Mercedes-Benz stopped production of a car at capacities of GAZ

As it became known at the beginning of October, 2020, Daimler closed production of the only Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Classic model localized in the Russian Federation at capacities of GAZ Group in Nizhny Novgorod.

Commenting on the made decision, representatives of Mercedes-Benz AG said that so far the model of vans collected on GAZ ceased to answer customer expectations. Despite leaving of the Sprinter Classic model from the Russian market, representative office of car maker will continue to provide an after-sale service on former conditions.

Mercedes-Benz closed production of a car at capacities of GAZ

This difficult, but necessary solution for the direction of low-tonnage cars in Russia. We save commitment to the Russian market and we trust in its potential. Nevertheless, we need to take the next step in the direction of the innovation products and a relevant portfolio. We will deliver to our clients attractive products — the press service of Daimler of the area director on sales and marketing of low-tonnage cars of division of the commercial Mercedes-Benz cars Vans Lars Pauli quotes.

The GAZ Group reminded the edition that within the project with Daimler production and logistic facilities with a total area of 100 thousand sq.m were upgraded and also the quality system used at the Mercedes plants is implemented. Besides, at the enterprise in Nizhny Novgorod constructed new workshops of coloring and stamping which now are used by GAZ for release of own LCV.

Sources of Kommersant in the market assume that the GAZ Group could apply for compensation of a lost profit and also expenses on preservation, protection of the platform, depreciation and the maintenance of a warehouse. Other interlocutor of the edition says that in the agreement cessation of production because of significant change of external conditions usually makes a reservation — in that case there are no sanctions.^[1]

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