NEXT C CLASS!!!!!
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The design is far from locked down but local motoring scribes expect us to see something close to this testing on our roads shortly. They also expect a similar teaser to possibly be shown on upcoming motor shows in Europe. If we have to finally dump the traditional grill & hood star, I really like the new grill & simple headlight integration that modernises the "peanut" merged lights in a very subtle fashion.
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One reason I was drawn to the 2009 C is it's lower and therefore far more appealing belt line. So far, the designs shown here look like they've raised it again. Sorry, can't accept that move: may be aerodynamic, but it's a redesign disaster, to my taste.
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Don't give up too soon!! The grey car is an artist's conception, and the increased tumblehome does seem to give the impression of a raised beltline (line defining the top of the door lower, at the base of the side glass). But check out the A-pillar and windshield touchdown to cowl and front fender...it sure looks like carryover PLPs (principal locating points) would be behind that sheetmetal. The red car looks like a photoshop of a W204, so the belt is the same there. Artists like to draw higher belts because it gives what they think is a cooler chopped look (think Chrysler 300C). Stay optimistic!! There is a history of new car designs looking odd on day one and then "growing" on the market very well...therefore, the talent of the designer who knows how to make that happen.
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Most W204's in SA are currently not looking as those in the US. I always thought those here were lacking something styling wise, therefore my choice of the AMG package here. The new proposed one has impack, but do I smell BMW ?.
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