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Mercedes-Benz says goodbye to its small vans: T-Class and Citan facing discontinuation.
In an internal communication, Mercedes-Benz informed its dealers that both the T-Class passenger car variant and the Citan high-roof van will be withdrawn from the market. The electric versions EQT and eCitan will also be discontinued. Production of these models is to end in the second quarter of 2026.
The company justifies this step with a focus on more profitable segments. In a statement, it says: "In line with the strategy 'Growth in Profitable Segments' communicated in May 2023, we are deploying our investments in a targeted manner and continuing to optimize our product portfolio. We will therefore focus on the midsize and large van segment in the future and end our involvement in the small van segment next year."
End of Cooperation with Renault
The T-Class and the Citan were developed in collaboration with Renault and were produced together with the Renault Kangoo and Nissan Townstar models at the Maubeuge plant in northern France. The cooperation between Mercedes-Benz and Renault, which began in 2009, is now coming to an end. Previously, Mercedes-Benz had already announced that it would not participate in Renault's "FlexEvan" electric project and would instead develop its own platforms for electric and combustion models.
Future Plans and Customer Service
Mercedes-Benz plans to base all newly developed vans on the modular, flexible, and scalable Mercedes-Benz Van Architecture. From 2026, fully electric models are to be introduced on the Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA), while new combustion models will follow with the Van Combustion Architecture (VAN.CA).
Despite the production stoppage, Mercedes-Benz assures that spare parts will continue to be available for the existing small-van models. "For our small-van products in the market, we continue to fulfill our responsibility as a manufacturer: Spare parts for the Citan, eCitan, the T-Class, and the EQT will be available for up to ten years and mobility-relevant spare parts up to 15 years after production ends," the company states.
Market Development and Sales
The sales of Mercedes commercial vehicles have significantly declined in the past year, particularly in North America and China, but the market is also weak in Europe. In the first quarter of 2025, only just over 7,000 vehicles of the T-Class and the Citan were sold, making them the weakest sales models in the portfolio.
With the exit from the small-van segment, Mercedes-Benz will focus on larger and more profitable vehicle classes in the future. For customers, this means they will have to adjust to a changed offering, while the manufacturer continues to ensure service and spare parts for the existing models. For taxi operators, this means that customers who want to buy the T-Class or Citan will now have to look for a dealer with a diamond (Renault) instead of one with a star.
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