Mercedes Will Add 13 Brand New Cars by 2020

Mercedes has announced that it is bringing 13 brand new cars that have no predecessors to market by 2020, according to DaimlerDaimlerGermany, 1889 > present12 models
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Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche. 

We know what a few of these cars are already. The first among them will be the new variants of the S-ClassMercedes-Benz S-ClassGermany, 1972 > present6 series
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that will debut in the middle of the year. 

"The S-Class is not 'just any' car: it is the epitome of the luxury sedan; a symbol of German engineering skill recognized the world over; a metaphor for best-in-class. And we will live up to this reputation once again with this new model: in terms of fuel consumption and safety as well as comfort and design. Plus, there will be unprecedented choice in models at the top end of our portfolio. In the coming years, we will launch five versions of the new S-Class," said Dr. Zetsche.

Mercedes has said previously that the new S-Class will get far more variants than recent generations. With the demise of MaybachMaybachGermany, 1909 > present15 models
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, it is planning a super luxury version to regain some of those buyers. There will probably also be a long wheelbase version aimed at China. 

Zetsche also announced that Mercedes will build new SUV in the United States. 

"At our plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, we are currently preparing for the production of another new SUV: an especially dynamic all-terrain vehicle. You will hear more about that soon," he said.

Finally, there will be compact crossover based on the A-ClassMercedes-Benz A-Class Gen.3 [W 176]Germany, 2012 > present33 versions
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called the GLA will be shown as a concept later this year. 

Even if we count all five versions of the new S-Class, that only identifies seven of the 13 new cars that are supposed to come in the next seven years. Mercedes still has some tricks up its sleeve.

Source: Car Scoop