CLK-Class (C209) Next generation CLK (spy pics, CGIs, info)

[Mr. Mercedes]

Shouldn't the CLK be out this year? At least shown this year! There's not much tape left on it. There seems to be too much of a gap between the C launch and CLK.

 

[bmer]

Preview: Mercedes-Benz CLK Shooting Brake

Excellent! This will probably be World's First 2-Door Wagon. Bow down, people!

 

[SCOTT27]

Ahem! BMW's Progressive Activity Coupe .....

 

[Foxfire]

Ahem! BMW's Progressive Activity Coupe .....

Isn't that still under consideration? Unless BMW surprises everyone, MB should beat them to the market, no?

 

[bum-man]

Shouldn't the CLK be out this year? At least shown this year! There's not much tape left on it. There seems to be too much of a gap between the C launch and CLK.

I thought the C-class came out early because of the ultra competitive segment it was in and they couldn't really wait. So I don't think they have to worry as much with the E-class and CLK launching sooner then later because the markets don't seem to be as saturated; sales must be decent enough too.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I thought the C-class came out early because of the ultra competitive segment it was in and they couldn't really wait. So I don't think they have to worry as much with the E-class and CLK launching sooner then later because the markets don't seem to be as saturated; sales must be decent enough too.

Last report was that the CLK was being kicked around by the 3 coupe and A5 and MB was trying to get it to market ASAP. 2009 seems late then.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Ahem! BMW's Progressive Activity Coupe .....

Ahh so PAC is just a fancy word for a sporty station wagon.

 

[Der Hofmeister]

I think we are talking about PAS, not PAC. Progressive Activity Sedan, not Coupe.

 

[bmer]

Let's just talk about the next generation CLK in this thread.

 

[SKY]

I really doub about the new Mercedes interior desing, what we are seeing of this new CLK and the new E is so ugly. What has happened with that beautifull steering wheels?, Are they goona be now raquitic like C class one?.

My 2004 E Class interior look much nicer than this ugly desing.

 

[dygy]

this is all the same spy photos, i personally thinking the new generation MB CLK will be mix of new C - classe a lot cause this is all the same a coupe of C class, and more sport elements of the TOP model for me by MB - CL
But really i haven't got a patience to see that vehicle in it's serial model

 

[RikfromBelgium]

Excellent! This will probably be World's First 2-Door Wagon. Bow down, people!

the term shooting break is rather old dude, nothing world's first about it

 

[bmer]

the term shooting break is rather old dude, nothing world's first about it

I take it you didn't get the sarcasm in my post?

 

[ree]

 

[Der Hofmeister]

Looks nice, especially the interior. I think the instrument cluster looks the same as the one on the C 63 AMG. Sporty idea!

 

[ree]

Looks nice, especially the interior. I think the instrument cluster looks the same as the one on the C 63 AMG. Sporty idea!

Looks very good - I love the new "Thermotronic" control!

 

[davidramsey]

Do you guys think that's the actual shape of the rear window or camo? I would be so bummed if that's the actual window. If it is, maybe it will make more sense once the camo comes off the rest of the car?

 

[PHYBENZ]

That's the shape of the rear window, there doesn't seem to be much camo on it.

 

[bmer]

Looks very good - I love the new "Thermotronic" control!

Yeh, finally a clearer shot of the new air-con controls! E-Class will probably get the same controls. They look like modified versions of those in the S and CL.

 

[bum-man]

Looks very good - I love the new "Thermotronic" control!

Yeah, me too I was getting bored with the old one.