Since the C class is mainly aimed at the US market, it may not need to change depending on if the CLA comes over here, i heard that is is along with the A class within the next two years.
This is pretty common in testing cars. Just like the steering wheel lacks the final materials. Instead of a shiny metal finish, it is just a dull material. Same with the gauges. they get a generic part for fit and testing. The final product with have the nicer details.
The A-Class is coming, so I see no reason why the CLA wouldn't. It's going to be Merc's cash cow for a while, and they know it.
fab in them photos, i dont see the trouble with this reverse wedge, from photos it clearly shows reverse wedge, of course there is some wedge towards frnt of car, but that is obviously due to modern design reasons but for the rest part it is reverse wedge, take a look at rear, it flows very downwards, indicating reverse wedge, pretty sure all net generation cars will abandone wedge styling in favour of reverse wedge as wedge is getting ridiclously dated, and imo is one of the most important features to get rid of to give mercedes a grand and luxurious look as they would be. interior is just already mindblowing though largly covered, but overall impression can be seen, which looks absolutly stunning, mini S w222 stylng evident.
The problem I see is that they can't truly design a reverse-wedge architecture, therefore it's this forced and half-assed reverse wedge look. Then they slash a line so dramatically reverse wedge on the side of the car, that it fights with the architecture as it's far more reverse wedge than anything else on the car. IMO, wedge shape is the quintessential look for a car, and is and always will be completely timeless. It's the movement forward, the rake, etc. that compliments the inherent shape that a car has to be (low front, high rear). We'll see how well M-B can pull of this wedge/reverse wedge mismash, but to my eyes, currently, it looks very flawed and amateur in desperation to execute, due to obvious handcuffs not allowing them to form the whole car in unison with the reverse wedge lines.
Well to my eyes you are not a designer, and to my eyes you don't know what you're talking about either. Do you even realize what you write there? Amateurish? Desperation? Come the F on now!
You clearly are someone that let's brands and corporations decide what is nice and not nice, so I understand it's hard for you to fathom. When somebody puts artwork out there, it is up to the PUBLIC, the CONSUMERS, to gauge how it will go down in history. The designers/artists are NOT the final verdict. You DO NOT need a degree in design to study, verify, and critique it. You do not need to be a race car driver to know if a car performs well. Even big fancy corporations have mere mortal humans running the show. Desperation and amateur qualities DO exist in human nature. Big leaders HAVE broken down to weakness and became desperate. I DO trust my own tastes and feelings over any designers. You DO have a lot to learn.
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LOL, Betty you're still here too? K-A is my buddy, and this is how buddies talk sometimes. But I trust you wouldn't know. K-A: fine, fine. do understand what you're saying. You don't care how special the designer is, or why they've done certain things. If you don't like it, you don't like it. It's the same with me, but I don't start calling the people who designed the cars amateurs and whatnot.......but actually, the person who designed the front of the F20 BMW might have been one. LOL
You shouldn't make rude posts, even if the person on the receiving end minds it or not. It makes the forum look unruly, unmoderated, and people don't want to see your arrogant, rude attitude. You cannot just claim you're "joking", otherwise where does it stop? I could say to you, "you're an idiot, childish, and a complete moron for saying XYZ...." but claim I'm just joking. Seriously, how difficult is it to make your point without using insults or being completely arrogant? You've ruined this forum and I'm hardly ever posting now. The confirmation from Martin that you are allowed to get away with more than other people because you "have been around a long time" is just not acceptable. The selective application of the forum rules against you is something I just cannot comprehend and it's why the forum has lost someone who contributes far more than you'll ever contribute. In the forum rules it doesn't say you're not allowed to be insulting "unless you're saying it in jest, in which case it's perfectly acceptable". If this is OK, then I'm going to have some fun insulting you.......as long as I say I'm joking at the end of it.
a question of taste, you like wedge i don't, i think it is the singular worst thing happened to mercedes ever, it gives a sporty and tense look, imo this not mercs cup of tea, as imo they should be for the most part luxurious and grand, the reverse wedge does exactly that, i remember wagner saying once that they are applying reverse wedge more and more in the future as it makes for a more relaxed look, i agree too, so i think doing a half wedge style on a c-class can getaway, as a ful reverse wedge should be reserved for higher models, as it is considered a novice design feature. the overall impression ohwever does appears reverse wedge and far more relaxed than 204.
That makes sense and that's all I'm really saying. I like wedge shaped, but I agree that Mercedes should be a relaxed look (though I also like the bold proportions of a wedge shape on a rightly done Mercedes-Benz). I'm not anti-reverse wedge per-se, I'm just anti anti-coherency. I hate seeing Mercedes' like the CLS with such fighting elements in the design.... is it sporty? Relaxed and grand? It's telling you a hundred different things. That's why I use the words "amateur", which I agree isn't literal as these guys are professional and well payed Designers, but I guess metaphorical.... however, literal when it comes to how I perceive their current implementation of reverse wedge. Either all the way reverse wedge, like the old RR's with a high front and low back, seamlessly moving backwards, or not at all. I feel Wagener is *THEORIZING* right now.... he wants a relaxed look with a reverse-wedge, but he doesn't know how to do it, and it shows on the products (at least to me). You're right though, as the CLS, W222, and W205, etc. will all be kind of rough-patches in the transition from wedge to reverse wedge, if M-B are truly serious about going reverse wedge in the future and sticking with it for some time. I'd wager that their following models will probably have the proper implementation of how a reverse wedge is supposed to be done, rather than this more half/half mismash I feel we have now. One good thing about reverse-wedge is that it's unique right now for the most part. Wedge is the standard as it's the most natural form of automotive design I think ("Forward", low front/high back, etc.). IF M-B can pull off a reverse wedge the right way, I do think it'll look gloriously relaxed and grand, elegant and soothed, unlike how tense and tightly wound the W212 which is M-B's masterclass in wedge architecture, is. Again, I'm not against reverse-wedge, I just want it to be done right and harmoniously and "all the way".
fair point, i agree, but hereagain, like you said they should do full reverse wedge style, however i think that would best suit high end cars, s-class and the likes, but for a c-class imo don't think it is a major issue, but you are right in saying they should implement this feature correctly, also i agree it can look a bt funny with half wedge and dropping line.
Totally in agreement. That's all that I'm constantly complaining about. Reverse wedge can look gorgeous if done right.... I just can't get over what is a half/half thing as it really strains my eyes to resolve it. The S Type is actually a pretty well done reverse-wedge for a modern design. It more or less starts high at the front, and drops back. IMO far more cohesive in reverse wedge movements than say, the CLS, and who knows about how the W222, W205, etc. will pull it off in this "transitional period".
Here are some new but not revealing spy shots of the w205 I can't post them c I'm on my phone but here is the link http://www.autoevolution.com/news/spyshots-2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-3-47129.html
I got you Keyonte http://www.autoevolution.com/news/spyshots-next-generation-2014-mercedes-benz-c-class-47129.html
I have a feeling this car is going to turn out to be a Gem...The thing which impresses me most were those interior shots i really feel if they do it well it could put MB well ahead of the rivals in terms of the interior..The exterior seems a evolution of the current with subtle changes and i think most of us agree this is one of the best designed cars currently on the road..So if Mb can pull of a good job exterior together with what seems a classy interior (the current facelift is in my view on par with the new 3) then MB could have a big big winner..I am sure the ride and handling will improve..Where they need also improvements is the engines which are good but are behind BMW and Audi in some off the models....
