Glyn M Ruck

Hey guys & gals - we are discussing the next C Class over on the W204 forum. Thought you might be interested. Something to look forward to!

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...t-c-class.html

zerocover

Mercedes version of the Volvo S60 concept? But why, it was ugly as a volvo and just as ugly as a mercedes. Is this what the next generation of cars is going to look like?

Glyn M Ruck

I like it but then I like the Volvo. Volvos tuck in far more in the rear.

EDIT: I should have said tuck in the cabin far more in the rear

nrg_mike

There's a lotta CLS design influence there. Kinda too fluid. I like the abrupt agression in the 204's stance and facia.
What I'm more interested in seeing are the new CLS and E-Wagon.

johnand

Looks absolutely horrible IMO. I see Chris Bangle's design influences are still floating around the auto industry even though he is out. Really unfortunate step back in overall design on the C-Class AGAIN Sorry Glyn, guess I am just old school and appreciate classic styling, since I don't care for the styling of most cars built in the last 5 or so years.

skittles

all the lights always get smaller and smaller.... lol

and the curves get curvier and curvier....

and the grill looks like it belongs to an SL..

the butt looks like a Jaguar XF...

like what mike said its like a CLS... but probably more compact..

ill stick to our w203..

dynomite05

Not feeling it, like the w203 better...

W203E35

I really like this one that you posted Glyn. I'll take that over any Benz (will take the Cosworth 190e over it)

dynomite05

Those wheels are horrible though

W203E35

Ya they really are. Is it me or does the front look wider than the back? The front wheels look more popped out. I think some nice big lip wheels will go well with the car. The front fender looks it grooves out more.

dynomite05

Now that you mention it, it does look wider up front. Maybe the angle of the pic

skittles

yeah and the front looks like arius's front prototype lip.

TemjinX2

looks like more of a mini e-class. I'm more interested in the drive train. If there really going to offer a v6 tt and a v8tt.

acr2001

If I have to look at any more pictures of this thing I'm going to need a vomit cover for my keyboard.

TruTaing

Looks... very conceptish. :thumbsdown:

zerocover

There are more similarity's then differences with that concept.

dynomite05

Wow, they look like brothers

W203E35

Wow, Zero wasn't lying when he said it looks like a Volvo..not saying it's a bad thing

skittles

i just noticed the lack of door handles.. guess its gonna be a new option?

jcnash

I thought the CLS line was done?
Replaced by the E coupe.

nrg_mike

The CLK was replaced by the E Coupe.
Keep in mind that the CLS is designated the 4-door coupe.
New spy photos.
http://secretnewcars.com/SpyShots/Be...th_NO_disguise

Glyn M Ruck

To each his own John I also tend to be conservative but the Barolo Red car is probably closest to final & I really like it. Certainly some Bangle-esque side treatment. I still like cars to have rubbing strips instead of unprotected slab sides - call me old fashioned!

Glyn M Ruck

If anyone had the ***** to build exactly that it would become a modern day classic. Trouble is they won't - Too scared of offending their conservative base. It has modernised all the old SL300 styling cues into a sedan.

e24kgold

Wow its pretty ugly

jcnash