Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Rolf]

This new GLA looks a whole lot sportier than the current model. I also am hoping it has the new GLC grill instead of a million stars grill from the CLA.

Some other news, which I think is good news, it looks like the A-class will have a successor afterall.

Next compact series based on MMA
Mercedes CEO Ola Källenius confirmed at the auto-motor-und-sport congress that there will be a successor to the A-Class. It's striking, however, that all Mercedes executives are avoiding the term "A-Class." The new entry-level model could therefore have a different name. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA), allowing for both pure electric drivetrains and hybrid solutions.

The future of the A-Class had actually been sealed long ago – and it looked bleak. As recently as March 2025, Mercedes officially announced that it would not develop a successor to the compact model. The new CLA was intended to take on the role of the entry-level model, while the Stuttgart-based company consistently focused its strategy on luxury and strong margins. But now comes a spectacular turnaround: At the auto motor und sport congress, CEO Ola Källenius personally confirmed that there will be a new entry-level model when the current A-Class is discontinued at the end of 2027 – although the Mercedes CEO avoids the term "A-Class." This suggests that the new base Benz will not necessarily be a compact hatchback sedan and, accordingly, will no longer be called the "A-Class."
Dealer pressure, customer demand, and strategic foresight were the deciding factors. For many customers, the A-Class is their first point of contact with the Mercedes-Benz star. Anyone who loses this entry point may also lose potential buyers for the larger models in the long run. Mercedes wants to avoid this – and is seizing the opportunity to significantly upgrade the segment's technology with a fresh entry-level model series.

Auf MMA-Basis: Ola Källenius bestätigt Einstiegsmodell

Mercedes-Chef Ola Källenius hat auf dem auto-motor-und-sport-Kongress bestätigt, dass es einen Nachfolger der A-Klasse geben wird. Auffällig ist dabei allerdings, dass sämtliche Mercedes-Verantwortlichen den Begriff "A-Klasse" vermeiden. Das neue Einstiegsmodell könnte also anders heißen. Es...

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[Merc1]

I don’t think they need another entry level car other than the CLA imo, but it’s not a hatch or sedan then what’s it? Another crossover doesn’t fit.

M

 

[Gor134]

I don’t think they need another entry level car other than the CLA imo, but it’s not a hatch or sedan then what’s it?

Perhaps return of the B-Class, or a B-Class esque model to go against the upcoming A2 thing

 

[Ozy]

This design language would fit the GLS very well. The grill is already expected to be somewhat similar, and the stars are placed on the sides too in the headlights, but this is cleaner for sure. That rear looks good too.

 

[Centurion]

My only dislike are the tail lights. Too Chinese generic. I think I would prefer bigger tail lights with graphics that include stars.

 

[SNB]

This design language would fit the GLS very well. The grill is already expected to be somewhat similar, and the stars are placed on the sides too in the headlights, but this is cleaner for sure. That rear looks good too.

Would look great and give the Range Rover a run for its money. Unfortunately we all know that Mercedes won’t do it.

 

[leylandi]

 

[Centurion]

I love monoblock wheels but have only seen them once IRL.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

My only dislike are the tail lights. Too Chinese generic. I think I would prefer bigger tail lights with graphics that include stars.

I agree the lights have no character, but. please....
No.
More.
Starlights.

They just look cheesy. Currently, on the E-class, those taillights are at least relatively subtle compared the what was shown on the CLA and this concept.

 

[Swissbob]

Michael Leiters Would be my choice.

He became now CEO of Porsche.

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[Fastpaddy]

This needs to hurry up I want one

 

[Merc1]

I really hope they have sense enough to put the right engines in it for the right markets. A 4-cylinder isn’t going to cut it here. It needs the I6 at a minimum.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I really hope they have sense enough to put the right engines in it for the right markets. A 4-cylinder isn’t going to cut it here. It needs the I6 at a minimum.

M

I just think its going to be nowhere near as luxurious as the concept, nor do I think Mercedes will put any great effort into it from an engineering point of view.

A bit like the X class concepts translation to production reality.

 

[Merc1]

I just think its going to be nowhere near as luxurious as the concept, nor do I think Mercedes will put any great effort into it from an engineering point of view.

A bit like the X class concepts translation to production reality.

I would hope they aren’t that foolish. The VLS is a segment creator in the USA. It has to be a knockout. The concept was more flashy than luxurious imo. The main thing is that it needs to be refined to the point of feeling like a Mercedes Benz and not a aftermarket conversion. It needs to have that feel and refinement that the best Mercedes’ have.

M

 

[Swissbob]

I just think its going to be nowhere near as luxurious as the concept, nor do I think Mercedes will put any great effort into it from an engineering point of view.

A bit like the X class concepts translation to production reality.

The VLS will be as luxurious.

But for the US it needs the V8. It’ll have Airmatic and RWS, that has been already confirmed.

 

[Ozy]

With minor adjustments, a bit more “realistic”, looks fantastic imho

 

[Merc1]

Now that looks amazing. It will never look that good. The next GLS and GLS Maybach need to be designed simultaneously, that way the Maybach version doesn't look like an afterthought. A GLS like that would be a huge upgrade and hit. I would make the body bigger and taller so it clearly looks like a GLS and not a GLE. The grille designed in from the start will work so easily vs adding it on like with the EV GLC where it just isn't totally right. Move the sports grille back to just the sports cars. Back in the day only the SEC and SL got that grille. Clearly the traditional grille should be on bigger vehicles, and the sports grille on the smaller vehicles - if you must use it outside of just the SL/GT. It fits on a car like the CLE, but I would be ok if the S63 went back to an aggressive version of the old-school grille.

M

 

[TATE]

Mercedes GLC AMG EQ with sensational 952 hp

• October 19, 2025

It is hard to believe what is possible in the Mercedes-AMG GLC EQ


The Mercedes GLC 400 4matic EQ was presented at the IAA 2025 on 07.09.2025. He will receive the order release this year.

In addition, other variants will follow. Rear-wheel drive, 4matic, with 94 kWh, 85 kWh and 64 kWh battery. These are the production versions of Mercedes.

Mercedes-AMG also has an AMG version in preparation for the GLC EQ, which apparently has it all.

So far, only the charging performance of this GLC EQ AMG version has been published at the IAA 2025.

While the series GLC charges with 330 kW (94 kWh battery), the AMG version can charge with around 400 kW.

The AMG version of the GLC EQ no longer has much to do with the electric drivetrain of the standard GLC EQ.

The GLC EQ AMG seems to use the new AMG.EA construction kit. As with the CLA 45 S AMG EQ, three axial flux motors are used here.

While Mercedes-AMG has confirmed a performance of more than 544 hp for the CLA 45 S AMG 4matic+, the GLC AMG EQ is penetrating completely new spheres.

As Mercedes now writes, the GLC delivers up to 700 kW / 952 hp. Since the top model of the GLC 400 4matic EQ competes with 360 kW / 489 hp power and thus storms in 4.3s to 100 km/h, the GLC EQ AMG would once again be in another league with an incredible 952 hp.

Actually, this sheer power of 952 hp is hard to believe if you didn't know that the AMG.EA kit allows a power of up to 1,360 hp.

Is the AMG.EA battery cell also used in the AMG GLC EQ?

AMG high-performance battery is probably needed to get 952 hp from the battery

Image shows GLC EQ in AMG Line with 489 hp
For the AMG GLC EQ, the 952 hp are by no means unrealistic. After all, the Porsche e-Cayenne Turbo, which will also appear in 2026, should also be able to deliver around 1,000 hp in boost mode.

This enormous performance also suggests that the AMG GLC EQ receives its own battery which is also derived from the AMG.EA kit.

The sprint of 0-100 km/h is thus completed in well under 3 seconds.

The two AMG axial flux engines on the rear axle

The noble technology dispenser for the GLC EQ AMG is the AMG.EA platform
AMG also thought about the emotions
But man is often not so rational and is more likely to be seduced by his emotions. That's why Mercedes-AMG has set itself the goal of designing the new e-cars just as emotionally as the well-known combustion engines. In addition to the emotional design, the sound also comes into play here.



Ola Källenius has already announced it. The V8 mode for the electric AMG models is coming. The typical V8 sound is transferred to the E-models. Not only the AMG.EA models (4-door GT and the E-SUV) are enjoyed, but also the CLA 45 AMG EQ and the AMG derivatives of the GLC EQ and the C-Class EQ.

AMG sees the path taken by the Hyundai ioniq 5 N as the right signpost. In Affalterbach, however, they want to implement this concept even more authentically and set a new north star.



This is possible because you do not use the previous tweeters for the pedestrian sound module. AMG uses other speakers here to transmit deeper, more sonorous sounds.

In addition, gear changes are simulated and emotional V8 misfires.

 

[Pagani]

Seems far fetched to have near-four digit horsepower on a mid size family crossover. And sort of preempts the AMG GT four door EV.

On the other hand, I’d support a 952hp S Class EV!

 

[Design FIRST]

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Entertaining video. Perhaps even touching near the end.

I really wish Mercedes-AMG the best of fortunes regarding this automobile.