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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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Practical as the old baby was the above is a nice step forward.



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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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It's a huge leap forward. Can't wait to see them here in the USA in person, looks great! I just wonder about pricing here in the USDM.. With a 6MT, I could see myself with a 5-door A hatch.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Matt. As with the 2014 C Class their is a hybrid in the wings as well as some hot ones.

Hope Tommy likes it more than a "Fit".

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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Pretty slick looking car..
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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i love hatches! this might be my next car in a few years.
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I'm not a fan of the aftermarket-looking screen, but that's my only beef. It should be better integrated. Wonder if it hides away in the dash?
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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I'm not a fan of the aftermarket-looking screen
Definitely looks a little bit like an afterthought, or something. Maybe it's the picture. Have to reserve the judgement until I see one in person, I guess.
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Is it coming to the US?
Already a plethora of cars with that look.
Mazda 3 and the new Veloster from Hyundai come to mind.
Ha, even Ferrari has a hatch now. though with a 12 cyl engine and room for 4.
Whats the world coming to?
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Not feeling the rear.. other than that I think it looks pretty good.

Can't wait for the supposed AMG model of the A class. Seems like they're saying 2.0L turbocharged engine producing 320-350HP. Not sure how accurate this all is, though. Something to look forward to.

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Is it coming to the US?
Already a plethora of cars with that look.
Mazda 3 and the new Veloster from Hyundai come to mind.
Ha, even Ferrari has a hatch now. though with a 12 cyl engine and room for 4.
Whats the world coming to?
Between the pickups and SUVs and little boxes like this, the real cars are getting rarer and rarer. Well, not up in the $100K range, maybe.
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looks like they stole the design from Volvo and Audi...lol
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