Best-selling models launched…Benz E-Class, high-performance AMG…BMW 520d, SUV X7 gasoline model
[Mediapen=Kim Sang-jun] Two German automakers leading the Korean imported car industry will flood the market with 30 new cars in the 4th quarter.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research, 20 Benz models and 10 BMW models recently received certifications on noise and gas emission. As automakers typically begin final preparations to launch the vehicles after being certified, 30 models will soon be released in the domestic market. 

   
▲ Mercedes-Benz E-Class/Source=Mercedes-Benz


Import car leader Benz’s upcoming models include E350 4Matic, EQC400 4Matic, A220, C200, GLE 300d 4Matic, SLC250, AMG G63 and AMG GT 63 S 4Matic. 

Expectations are rising as domestic consumers have been waiting for the new G-class for a long time. Also the short supply problem of the C-class gasoline model(C200) will soon be solved, and new AMG models will be filling the gaps in the high-performance car portfolio.

   
▲ Mercedes-Benz New G-Class/Source=Mercedes-Benz

Its eternal rival BMW obtained certifications for 10 models including 520d, 520d xDrive, X7 xDrive 40i, 750Li xDrive, X1 xDrive20d, X4 xDrive 20d, 630i xDrive and Z4 M40i.

   
▲ BMW 5 Series/Source=BMW

BMW’s year changeover of its flagship model 520d and newly launched gasoline model of upper-large SUV X7 will greet the awaiting customers.

   
▲ BMW X7/Source=BMW

The import car industry has faced a sharp decline in the sales of Japanese cars due to Japan’s economic retaliation. The new Benz and BMW models are expected to invigorate the import car industry.

“The new models will have a significant impact in the car industry,” said an official from the import car industry. He added “In the 4th quarter, the sales of Mercedes-Benz and BMW are expected to grow rapidly with newly launched models and the boycott of Japanese products”.