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

[Centurion]

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.

The C-Class is likely to increase in size, mostly due to BMW's ability to squeeze a new segment beneath the 3-series/A4/C-Class which are no longer entry level. Audi have already flashed their plans for a A3 sedan without a rear middle seat and BMW having already expanded the 1-Series to a coupe and SUV, a sedan is the only missing puzzle.

 

[Morrison]

View attachment 9927CLC Shooting Brake

Looks very nice.

 

[Wolfgang]

Spyshots: Mercedes-Benz CLC Interior Revealed - autoevolution

 

[Morrison]

Looks like the one in the new A class, which looks great.

 

[EnI]

So, the new A, the new B & CLC will feature the same interior design. As expected. Nice.

 

[K-A]

So, the new A, the new B & CLC will feature the same interior design. As expected. Nice.

As a BMW fan, you must be proud of M-B for catching on.

 

[Morrison]

I like how MB use the same interior. It`s logical. A, B and CLC, C with the C coupe and GLK, E coupe has a lower E sedan interior, CLS has an upgraded E interior, ML and GL, S and CL. SLK < SL< SLS. Nice ! Bmw use almost the same and identical interior in the whole line-up. 1er use the a lower interior of the 3er, 5er use the same interior ar 7er. 6er got the best interior but still resemblance a lot with the others.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I was hoping for a sportier interior for the A and CLC. The B interior is very mini MPV.

 

[montana]

 

[Morrison]

That is a nice car. It would look perfect like that.

 

[K-A]

Damn, the thing simply looks like a resized CLS with FWD proportions. The CLS won't be an exclusive design anymore!

 

[montana]

Agreed. Also, I really do not understand why they'd bring the CLS Shooting Brake in the first place. The CLS should be exclusive, and for those who want a wagon: Go buy the E. More comfy and it's bigger. I think the CLC could be nice, it would certainly boost the sales here.

 

[klier]

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.

The middle seat in the back will not be an armrest. Might as well make it a RWD car then. FWD is mostly done to safe space I think, and wasting that space with an armrest instead of a seat sounds awfully counterproductive?

....and BMW having already expanded the 1-Series to a coupe and SUV, a sedan is the only missing puzzle.

I love the A3 sedan, and I would love a hypothetical 1er sedan even more. That is, when BMW makes it without the ugly F20 snout

 

[K-A]

Agreed. Also, I really do not understand why they'd bring the CLS Shooting Brake in the first place. The CLS should be exclusive, and for those who want a wagon: Go buy the E. More comfy and it's bigger. I think the CLC could be nice, it would certainly boost the sales here.

Looks like M-B is en route to bastardize and bleed the CLS name/look for all it's worth. Was just a matter of time, I guess.

 

[montana]

Looks like M-B is en route to bastardize and bleed the CLS name/look for all it's worth. Was just a matter of time, I guess.

Sadly, yes. While the SB does look good IMO, it's pointless in my eyes. Only hurts the true "4-door-coupe" (sedan really, lol). The CLC on the other hand will surely be a neat little thing.

 

[Gianclaudio]

That side detailing is SO Hyundaish.

Is amazing how they ruin a perfectly good looking car. Damm Merc designers

 

[montana]

Another very similar render.

E: Two more actually. I think we know how it's going to look now.





2013 Mercedes-Benz BLS / CLC rendered

 

[Morrison]

It will be a totally hot MB.

 

[Gianclaudio]

BTW, isn't this car the one we saw on a spy pic from a scale model, on the S class thread?

 

[Levi68]

Agreed. Also, I really do not understand why they'd bring the CLS Shooting Brake in the first place. The CLS should be exclusive, and for those who want a wagon: Go buy the E. More comfy and it's bigger. I think the CLC could be nice, it would certainly boost the sales here.

The E looks too utilitarian and is not as exclusive as the CLS. A CLS SB would be the best thing to take away sales from the 550d xDrive GT, M550d xDrive Touring, the S6/RS6 Avant and the Panamera especially if it gets 4 Matic. I think there is a market somewhere between luxury sedans, wagons and SUVs. Both BMW and Mercedes failed in some way with their 5 Series GT and R Class (though I like it) and the Shooting Brakes may just be the right product with the wanted compromises. IMO the 6 Series GC looks better than the CLS, but as SB the CLS Shooting will look better than the 6 Series GC Shooting, as the CLS is a good looking car.

Sorry for off-topic.