CLA (C117) [Spyshots] 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA coupe (spyshots & info)

[Human]

Problem is IMO it will not look that good for the simple reason lesser cars in one OEM's lineup/model range/offerings never rival their more expensive cars for desirability i.e. in this case the CLS.

Then again I hope I am totally wrong

 

[Wolfgang]

Several spy shots of the upcoming Mercedes CLC sedan have been snapped during the car’s cold weather testing. Expected to be styled as a baby CLS, this compact sedan will be based on the same platform as the upcoming A-Class and B-Class models, meaning it will be a size down from the brand’s C-Class offering.

Using this flexible new paltform Mercedes will be able to offer both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the CLC. Diesel engines will be offered in Europe, while a North American model will likely sport a 4-cylinder – with the 201-hp turbocharged 1.8L from the C-Class a likely candidate. Both a six-speed manual and 7-speed dual clutch are expected to be offered.

Rumors have also suggest a high-performance AMG version making over 300-hp.

The CLC is expected to arrive in showrooms as early as next year.

Mercedes CLC Spy Photos Reveal Baby CLS | AutoGuide.com News

 

[snksnok]

relly cool baby CLS

 

[Morrison]

It will be a very cool car. It will target at young customers thats for sure.

 

[klier]

This is one I am going to really like! The proportions look great, and it's nice and compact!

Hope it's RWD?

Problem is IMO it will not look that good for the simple reason lesser cars in one OEM's lineup/model range/offerings never rival their more expensive cars for desirability i.e. in this case the CLS.

Then again I hope I am totally wrong

You are

 

[NTT]

I don't think these have been posted before:

Could we be looking at the next C -class W205?

 

[jorgex]

I do not think so... These photos have been on the net for a while and it was taken in a MB plant in Hungary and label as the new CLC.

 

[Gianclaudio]

I hope they don't ruin it by putting enorm, look-at-me headlights in the SL/SLK fashion.

 

[klier]

I do not think so... These photos have been on the net for a while and it was taken in a MB plant in Hungary and label as the new CLC.

Looks very good!!!

 

[K-A]

Poor CLS, there goes its exclusivity factor, lol. This thing looks exactly like the CLS but compact and in FWD form.

 

[klier]

So it actually is FWD?

That really baffles me. I just can't understand why they give this car crappy FWD. Might as well wait and see what the A3 sedan looks like, then. That concept looked pretty hot too.....

 

[jorgex]

So it actually is FWD?

That really baffles me. I just can't understand why they give this car crappy FWD. Might as well wait and see what the A3 sedan looks like, then. That concept looked pretty hot too.....

I agree about the MB CLC being a FWD car... to bad

 

[klier]

Looks like it's FWB because it's based on the new B class platform..
Well, if there's an AMG coming with 300+ hp, they better have a 4matic system ready as well...

I have a soft spot for tiny well proportioned sedans/coupes, so I'll still like this new CLC. Being so tiny, RWD isn't even a must (but it would have been so sweet). Guess we have to wait for 1er sedan for RWD (if it comes, which I don't doubt)

 

[donkeykong]

So it actually is FWD?

That really baffles me. I just can't understand why they give this car crappy FWD. Might as well wait and see what the A3 sedan looks like, then. That concept looked pretty hot too.....

The A3 sedan is said to debut in Detroit.

 

[Centurion]

FWD brings one problem to the surface which is positioning. This can surely not sit above the C-Class with such an unorthodox drive train configuration for a Mercedes.

 

[jorgex]

This can surely not sit above the C-Class with such an unorthodox drive train configuration for a Mercedes.

That’s the idea. Despite the CLC being a FWD, I believe this new car can cannibalize some C class 4 door sales.

 

[Centurion]

That’s the idea. Despite the CLC being a FWD, I believe this new car can cannibalize some C class 4 door sales.

That's unlikely if the middle seat in the back is occupied by an arm rest or if the size of the car is alike a VW Jetta.

 

[jorgex]

That's unlikely if the middle seat in the back is occupied by an arm rest or if the size of the car is alike a VW Jetta.

Actually the dimensions looks very similar to the actual C Class. The next C is going to be bigger, that can make a difference. Loosing the middle seat is in fact a negative aspect, but the frameless doors almost compensate this downside.

I drive a BMW E92 and only have 4 seats, rarely miss the third seat. In fact I miss the rear doors, is always a pain the need to exit the car for a passenger to enter, but I knew this fact when I sold the E90 to buy the E92.

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I.like.it. The rear end worries me...

 

[jorgex]

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