They are being replaced by alternative models.
The future looks grim for Mercedes wagons. Mercedes is apparently taking a different path from Volvo, which wants to keep sedans and wagons alive . A new Automobilwoche report claims that the German automaker will discontinue the production of any wagons by the end the decade.
With the fall of the dominos, all will be lost. CLA Shooting Brake The Mercedes lineup will be without the ”, and no successor is planned. A future generation E-Class According to reports, the C-Class, due to arrive in 2030, will not offer a wagon version. Mercedes presented the C-Class’s latest generation with a wagon model. High-riding All Terrain version This is only available in Europe. Who knows how long they will last.
In September, the death knell of Mercedes wagons rang when Markus Schafer, company CEO, discussed the declining appeal and market for wagons in a time that automakers are spending billions on electric vehicles. It’s difficult to justify spending money on EVs when customers prefer electric crossovers or SUVs.
Automobilwoche reports that the company is looking at other options to offer these customers, particularly to Germans. Mercedes may offer sedans with high-riding capabilities that can carry the batteries on the floor, or make a clear distinction between its SUVs and crossovers. The report does not speculate on the implications of this splitting.
For over a century, car design was dominated by internal combustion engines. Electric powertrains will follow suit. While they offer designers new possibilities, the thick floor required for the battery packs presents new challenges. The design of an electric vehicle will be influenced by aerodynamics and efficiency in the future.