Mercedes Benz sells a greater percentage of its 4Matic all-wheel-drive models in the US than any other country. The company now wants to increase the popularity of its AWD range in other markets. In an interview with Automotive News, Mercedes’ development chief for 4Matic cars, Gunter Fischer, stated that in 2007 4Matic vehicles will likely account for 20% of sales.
AWD is attracting “people who are coming out of SUVs and looking to get back into sedans but don’t want to lose the security” offered by the drivetrain, added Mercedes spokeswoman Donna Boland.
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