When did Dodge Sprinter become Mercedes?

When did Dodge Sprinter become Mercedes?
The Dodge Sprinter became the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in the U.S. and Canada starting in 2010. Prior to that, the Sprinter was sold under the Dodge brand from 2003 to 2009. The transition from Dodge to Mercedes branding was part of the changes following Daimler’s sale of Chrysler in 2007. The decision to rebrand the Sprinter as a Mercedes-Benz was made when Mercedes took over sales of the commercial van.

When did Mercedes take over Sprinter?

First-Generation Sprinter (1995–2006)
The North American Sprinter market was under the control of DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC until 2004, when the sales, service, and support of Sprinter vehicles were taken over by the Chrysler Commercial Vehicle Division. Today, the Sprinter is mostly marketed by Mercedes-Benz.

What year did Mercedes own Dodge?

On May 7, 1998, the German automobile company Daimler-Benz—maker of the world-famous luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz—announces a $36 billion merger with the United States-based Chrysler Corporation.

Is a Dodge Sprinter the same as a Mercedes Sprinter?

Yes, Dodge, Freightliner, and even Volkswagen have all built these near-identical vans, with only the differences being a badge and some minor interior changes. Keep this in mind as you begin a search for a used Sprinter van; it’s not uncommon to come across a Dodge Sprinter or a Freightliner Sprinter.

Did Mercedes make the Dodge Sprinter?

Designed and powered by Mercedes-Benz, the full-size Sprinter van was initially assembled by Freightliner. Early in 2003, the Sprinter adopted a Dodge nameplate.

Are Dodge Sprinters made by Mercedes?

In 2003, Dodge took over, and this light commercial van was available as a Dodge Sprinter or Freightliner Sprinter in the U.S. and Canada. This changed again in 2010, and today, the Sprinter Van is made by Mercedes-Benz.

What happened to Dodge Sprinter?

Mercedes announced that it will take over sales of the commercial van, which was previously sold as the Dodge Sprinter when Mercedes was still tied to Dodge’s parent company, Chrysler. Freightliner Sprinters will continue to be sold, as […]

Why does Dodge Sprinter have Mercedes logo?

ALL Sprinters were manufactured by Mercedes (mine was built in Dusseldorf). Some were badged as Dodges merely to avoid an import tax during the last decade. They were shipped to the USA in pieces (a “complete knock down kit”) and assembled, in my case, in South Carolina.

What replaced the Dodge Sprinter?

Starting in January 2010, the Dodge Sprinter will be replaced by . . . the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

When did Dodge make Sprinter vans?

The first generation (VA chassis) North American Sprinter was launched for the 2002 model year in the U.S. and was originally branded as a Freightliner. In 2003, it received Dodge branding, as DaimlerChrysler chose to replace the aging Dodge Ram van with the Sprinter rather than redesign it.

Did Mercedes ever own Dodge?

The Dodge brand endured multiple ownership changes at Chrysler from 1998 to 2009, including its merger with Daimler-Benz AG from 1998 to 2007, its subsequent sale to Cerberus Capital Management, its 2009 bailout by the United States government, and its subsequent Chapter 11 bankruptcy and acquisition by Fiat.