Elfenstar 3rd Gear February 21, 2013 Share February 21, 2013 (edited) Agreed, its a beauty.... But like i say, it dilutes the brand somehow.... mercys are meant to be big in size, at least in my mind and heart. I don't actually disagree. A range of S classes with only a high, low, and a diesel variant for everything else would be fine. Also means people don't have to think too much Edited February 21, 2013 by Elfenstar ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limxiaoming 2nd Gear June 29, 2013 Share June 29, 2013 Sorry hope I didn't repeat an existing thread but did a search and didn't see anything on the 2014 CLA.Went with my friend earlier to Mercedes showroom today to see the new A Class and the enthusiastic agent told us CLA coming in very soon at an estimated price of $180k. I was like At this price the c-class will be cannibalized by the CLA. I expect the streets to be flooding with CLA if the price is really < $180k.Fantastic looking car with average performance and decent jingles.2-3 Variants. 1.6L Turbo and CLA 250 Sport and the AMG.Basically an A-class with a boot. I can't stop thinking of this car till now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civic6228 6th Gear June 29, 2013 Share June 29, 2013 Biggest difference in my opinion is FWD and RWD. Also space .... as it is based on the plaform of the B class and not the C class. Interesting strategy by Mercedes to slot this model between the B and C class but if it priced "right", it would be the next "popular" model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limxiaoming 2nd Gear June 29, 2013 Share June 29, 2013 Biggest difference in my opinion is FWD and RWD. Also space .... as it is based on the plaform of the B class and not the C class. Interesting strategy by Mercedes to slot this model between the B and C class but if it priced "right", it would be the next "popular" model. I guess this car will appeal to the young crowd who are willing to compromise interior space for looks yet retain 4 practical doors. FWD and RWD difference I guess is the biggest difference. I for one am swayed by this incoming model. I got a feeling they might end up reducing the orders of c-class or possibly scrape the c-class entirely. Funny thing is the merc a-class 1.6 turbo does not even feel close to the pick up for the roc 1.4 turbo, albeit on paper they are close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelsaver Supercharged June 29, 2013 Share June 29, 2013 Sry to say but silhouette resembles almera. A class much better looking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cluboxed 1st Gear June 29, 2013 Share June 29, 2013 1.6L or not..it might not be a CAT A car next year.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercs Hypersonic June 29, 2013 Share June 29, 2013 Very chio, the designs from Merc has been getting better and better over the years. Good choice for a entry level Merc if you lookig to buy brand new. :) 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dice 3rd Gear June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 Biggest difference in my opinion is FWD and RWD. Also space .... as it is based on the plaform of the B class and not the C class. Interesting strategy by Mercedes to slot this model between the B and C class but if it priced "right", it would be the next "popular" model. Actually it is based on A class platform hence CLA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Civic6228 6th Gear June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 Actually it is based on A class platform hence CLA. If i amnot wrong, all three share the same platform.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dice 3rd Gear June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 If i amnot wrong, all three share the same platform.... New A class and CLA and the prototype GLA will share same A class platform. Current E coupe C207 shares platform with C class. CLS shares with E class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrosszero Turbocharged June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 My take is that it wouldn't cannibalize sales from C-class as much as take sales away from people who are looking to buy a Jetta, Passat, or other mid-size conti. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toledo 1st Gear June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 saw the CLA on display at brussels airport when i was there in Apr. very gorgeous ! the only thing that mars it is the GPS/media display which looks like an afterthought add-on. otherwise both the interior and exterior are very very beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed_ong Clutched June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 http://www.benzinsider.com/2013/01/specs-o...lass-disclosed/ The new C-Class 2014 might look like this. Sure looks like the new E-Class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Turbocharged June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 Very Nice. Good lines in the tradition of the CL class...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed_ong Clutched June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 http://youtu.be/j3sFgM31lW8 Great video link for CLA250 review in Chinese Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meanmachine 6th Gear June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 Have not drive a SUP, let alone this new generation crossover, I'm looking out for the launch. streamline, yet rugged feel, and last but not least, hip and suitable for city and rugged terrain use. Thanks for the information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolboy Neutral Newbie June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 $180k? for cla180 or....? C-class still cheaper leh haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limxiaoming 2nd Gear June 30, 2013 Share June 30, 2013 How much is the c-class now? I forgot to check. I always thought the c-class was >$180k ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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