The book has closed on 2011, and with that comes a whole new year to look forward to and speculate on. Looking ahead is what excites everyone here at Wilson Mercedes-Benz, but at the same time, we also know how important it is to reflect on the past year too. After all, part of setting reasonable goals and achieving them is knowing where you stand in relation to thm.

So how did Mercedes-Benz fare in 2011 Quite well, actually. More specifically, the luxury automaker excelled in the SUV/CUV segment, and it's looking like 2012 will be another great year too.

More specifically, Mercedes-Benz experienced a massive 24.3-percent increase in SUV/CUV sales for 2011 compared to 2010. The largest segments of growth were, unsurprisingly, seen in the United States and Chinese markets, where consumers have developed a refined taste for luxury and performance. Of course, we realize that you're likely wondering what new Mercedes-Benz model led the pack... Right?

If you guessed the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class or Mercedes-Benz M-Class, you're close, but wrong. It was, in fact, the exquisite Mercedes-Benz R-Class Crossover that won over the most consumers in 2011.

That said, we here at 1100 Iowa St. Bellingham, WA 98229 would like to know... What Mercedes-Benz model do you have your eye on in 2012? Is it one of the aforementioned SUV/CUV models? Or are you more interested in a vehicle like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class or Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class? Feel free to leave us a comment and let us know!

Or better yet... contact us online or by phone at (888) 856-9183 today to arrange a test drive. Our staff is ready to answer any questions that you may have about the new and used luxury and exotic cars that we keep in stock, and they're always happy to help. So make sure to get in touch with us today!