Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[klugscheisser87]

So after the Nissan-Renault mess this GLB goes full chinese?

It looks it’s based on the Smart #5

 

[klier]

So after the Nissan-Renault mess this GLB goes full chinese?

It looks it’s based on the Smart #5

Yeah the Renault 5 has a baguette holder, and this Smart will come with a complementary set of ivory chopsticks in the door, much like an umbrella in a Rolls...

 

[leylandi]

There is technically no commonality with the smart #5.

 

[Uygar]

Another source JESMB has mentioned the AMG GLC EQ will have an incredible 700kw (952PS)!!! That is double the power of the legendary 5.4 supercharged V8 in the W211 E55 AMG, which wasn't exactly a slow car and could accelerate to 100km/h (62mph) in 4,6sec.

Literally nobody needs that much power, especially on a D-Segment SUV.

 

[Uygar]

There is technically no commonality with the smart #5.

Exterior-wise they look super similar, if not the same. The only differences are the graphics.

 

[leylandi]

With its adjusted strategy, the company aims to reach production of 2.2 million units by 2027.

Mercedes mit Kurskorrektur der Luxusstrategie

Mit einer angepassten Strategie will Mercedes-Benz in 2027 auf 2,2 Mio. Pkw wachsen - neue A-Klasse ist Teil der Strategie

jesmb.de

 

[Rolf]

With its adjusted strategy, the company aims to reach production of 2.2 million units by 2027.

I thought they would change course on the cancellation of the A-class as its still one of their best-selling cars despite been 7 years old, so they will bring out a replacement. IMHO I think its a good move as with the new CLA platform it will have a good technical base for both ICE and EV to be successful. As for the type of car the new A-class will become will be interesting, still a hatch or another saloon? Or perhaps another type of crossover?

 

[leylandi]

 

[Esp5]

 

[hannaz]

Isn’t the Side profile of GLB look lot similar to Smart #5 SUV..

.. and the green house area of C-pillar treatment look as if inspired from Citroen C5 air cross