Next Merc CLS exposed and R class facelift naked

indica · 10-08-2009, 12:08 PM

CLS
http://www.secretnewcars.com/SpyShot...uflage?fotoid=

R class
http://www.secretnewcars.com/SpyShot...w_nose_visible

2012 B class
http://www.secretnewcars.com/SpyShot...-class?fotoid=

mgescuro · 10-08-2009, 12:51 PM

Hmmm... B-Class looks to be a bit larger than it should be.

Canuck · 10-08-2009, 01:34 PM

The CLS looks much better than the current model at least for what is in the pictures.

Merc is continuing to make an error with the B and the R. Merc should not offer a B class model. The R much like the old SRX is a good driving but very odd looking crossover.

Bravada · 10-08-2009, 02:02 PM

With the camo the B-Class looks like a Matrix, or a Scion xB/xD

fp115 · 10-08-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Hmmm... B-Class looks to be a bit larger than it should be.

Funny, you can write huge posts about all the things that Cadillac or Saab have done wrong with less pictures and those with much worse quality. Yet you post that much when it is Mercedes?

You are sitting there arguing that any FWD vehicle for Cadillac ruins the company's luxury image, yet Mercedes is coming out with something that looks like a Vibe.

Laughable.

calgaryhhr · 10-08-2009, 02:23 PM

The B-class looks very interesting in camo. I really like the look of the current B-class but the new one in the pictures doesn't look to be very attractive. Maybe it will look better with the camo removed???
It looks like it has a lot more headroom than the current version.

I'd love to see a bluetec AWD version of the B-class

PAULSTS1 · 10-08-2009, 02:41 PM

I prefer the styling of my current 2009 CLS against the prototype shown. However I do understand that because this model is based upon the "E" class that has been recently introduced. I can see the proportions differentiation which is welcomed. I criticized the claustrophobic feeling of the side windows and the less than abundant rear headroom. Those areas appear to be addressed according to the pictures. MB does listen to their clients, and follow through with upgrades.

My replacement timetable ends December 2010, right now I have the E-Coupe/Convertible or Cadillac CTS Coupe as possibles. However as everything is still some time off, we'll wait and see what the market offers.

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Canuck 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver Drives: 2009 CTS 3.6 DI, AWD, Nav 2005 Envoy Posts: 2,381	Re: Next Merc CLS exposed and R class facelift naked The CLS looks much better than the current model at least for what is in the pictures. Merc is continuing to make an error with the B and the R. Merc should not offer a B class model. The R much like the old SRX is a good driving but very odd looking crossover.

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Bravada GMI Europe Correspondent Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 13,835	Re: Next Merc CLS exposed and R class facelift naked With the camo the B-Class looks like a Matrix, or a Scion xB/xD

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calgaryhhr 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Drives: 2006 Chevy HHR 2008 VW Golf Posts: 1,358	Re: Next Merc CLS exposed and R class facelift naked The B-class looks very interesting in camo. I really like the look of the current B-class but the new one in the pictures doesn't look to be very attractive. Maybe it will look better with the camo removed??? It looks like it has a lot more headroom than the current version. I'd love to see a bluetec AWD version of the B-class

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