A second van from Mercedes-Benz will begin production in the country. It will be at the historic Virrey del Pino plant, where the Sprinter is currently manufactured.
The announcement was made by Daniel Herrero, former Toyota executive and current CEO of Grupo Prestige, which now controls the site after a multimillion-dollar purchase. The new model will be another utility vehicle, although it has not yet been confirmed whether it is a new version of the Vito or a different vehicle.
Which model will Mercedes-Benz manufacture in Virrey del Pino?
Herrero explained that the model will be "in the van line-up." With that, it is clear that it will be a work van, like the Sprinter or the Vito. However, he avoided giving specific details.
What is known is that the group in charge wants to maintain domestic production of utility vehicles, taking advantage of the existing industrial infrastructure. The plant has capacity and specialized labor.
What is happening with the Sprinter made in Argentina?
The Sprinter will continue to be produced in the country, but no longer under the direct control of Mercedes-Benz. It will now be in the hands of the new owners of the plant, who will take over to maintain production of the current model.
