Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Design FIRST]

First images of CLA Shooting Brake prototype:

 

[Serpens]

The rear door design is so random. Going halfway into the third side window looks so awkward, I much prefer the current shape over that..

It worked find when BMW did it.

 

[klier]

It worked find when BMW did it.

Firstly it's pathetic to bring BMW into this, but MB boys can't seem to help themselves.

Secondly, are you blind? On the BMW the door line is on the C pillar, on the CLA it's randomly in the middle somewhere, which looks disgusting (as does the whole car)

 

[Serpens]

Firstly it's pathetic to bring BMW into this, but MB boys can't seem to help themselves.

Secondly, are you blind? On the BMW the door line is on the C pillar, on the CLA it's randomly in the middle somewhere, which looks disgusting (as does the whole car)

Firstly, relax. I leased a 440i GC in the past. I was serious when I said it worked - it was a complete non issue and I don't think it's visually weird on the CLA either. The line is not on the C-pillar in the GC. I'm questioning if you are blind. Can you not see the window stopping short of the door line?

 

[klier]

Can you not see the window stopping short of the door line?

The doorline is pretty much in sync with the back bar of the C pillar, but I don't know why we are discussing this.
It's blatantly in the middle on the CLA and cutting the window line randomly. It's ungainly looking, and a properly good looking rear door line indeed is one of my authistic pet peeves

 

[fan_of_642]

The rear door design is so random. Going halfway into the third side window looks so awkward, I much prefer the current shape over that..

Disagree.
If the "overall" outline is good, everything is fine.
I like both the way vw is doing it with golf as well as they do it with polo - completely different.
Even the extremely dishistoric new way of bmw is ok.

I have much more problems with the "opel*ish" way of rear window/ door, if it's rounded like old omegas, like it was with some -in that way- awful c-class sedans.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

First images of CLA Shooting Brake prototype:

So what exactly are we expecting with this new platform? CLA, CLA SB, GLA and GLB? No A hatchback?

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

So what exactly are we expecting with this new platform? CLA, CLA SB, GLA and GLB? No A hatchback?

The regular ICE A class has had its lifespan extended, so no I don't think there will be one on this platform, but who knows.
It's modular, so in theory it ls not outside the realm of possibility. Certainly would make sense given it's mixed-mode propulsion

 

[Tuffode]

Looking forward for the RWD EV CLA.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

The regular ICE A class has had its lifespan extended, so no I don't think there will be one on this platform, but who knows.
It's modular, so in theory it ls not outside the realm of possibility. Certainly would make sense given it's mixed-mode propulsion

I'm wondering, because when Ola first came in there was so much talk about rationalising the entry range as the brand focused on higher end higher margin vehicles and started moving to a fixed pricing model in some markets.

I wonder how the markets tepid reaction to some products, change in conditions etc. has impacted on these plans or if they have been abandoned.

 

[Design FIRST]

There was some speculation that the upcoming Smart #6 would take the role of the A-Class hatch. But now, it appears that the #6 will be a car the size of the CLA, perhaps even a tad larger. And a liftback sedan/coupe rather than a hatchback.

 

[klier]

Looking forward for the RWD EV CLA.

One that will look like a FWD econobox if based on this new CLA.

 

[SKY]

There was some speculation that the upcoming Smart #6 would take the role of the A-Class hatch. But now, it appears that the #6 will be a car the size of the CLA, perhaps even a tad larger. And a liftback sedan/coupe rather than a hatchback.

It will be a clone no doubt. Smart and MB design are closer than ever. Which make the Smarts look nice but the MBs look cheap.

 

[Pagani]

One that will look like a FWD econobox if based on this new CLA.

I don’t remember where I‘ve read it, but the new CLA may be RWD-native Architecture.

 

[leylandi]

FWD

 

[SKY]

FWD

Fugly
Weird
Design

Seems to fit the next CLA perfectly. Should probably incorporate a C for Cheap.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

I don’t remember where I‘ve read it, but the new CLA may be RWD-native Architecture.

For EVs yeah. For the ICE versions it will be front wheel drive.

 

[Design FIRST]

The upcoming MMA architecture GLB...

This should be a mega-seller.

 

[leylandi]

 

[Centurion]

Fantastic. I did not expect a break down of the top-end!