W205 insight?
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W205 insight?
The interior looks really close, if not, spot on to those of the spyhots that have been floating around!
http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...ons.flash.html
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http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/cont...ons.flash.html
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Design is very subjective, but the powertrain and chassis have a l-o-n-g way to go just to catch up. But, I hope you are right, and that someone gets a brain spark and restores a choice of transmissions...otherwise...yawn.
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I hope we get sportier more comfortable seats, I've had enough of the benches in theW204. I kinda like the ones displayed in vid, they look a lot like the units equipped in the W204 coupe!
As far as the power-train and chassises are concerned:
A) DHP will go a long way of improving things.
B) The A250 uses the 7G-DCT 7-speed automatic, hopefully Mercedes will equip the W205 with those units as well.
C) The A250 makes 211hp @5500rpm and 350Nm(aprox 258lb. torque) between 1200-4000rpm
So some nice improvements so far... would they be enough to rival the F30? Probably not, but they're is a lot more development(i hope) to go on before launch.... and I've driven the F30 it's no E30!
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As far as the power-train and chassises are concerned:
A) DHP will go a long way of improving things.
B) The A250 uses the 7G-DCT 7-speed automatic, hopefully Mercedes will equip the W205 with those units as well.
C) The A250 makes 211hp @5500rpm and 350Nm(aprox 258lb. torque) between 1200-4000rpm
So some nice improvements so far... would they be enough to rival the F30? Probably not, but they're is a lot more development(i hope) to go on before launch.... and I've driven the F30 it's no E30!
Cheers,
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The W205 is a seminal model for Benz & they know it. Fortunately for them BMW have blunted the new 3 Series. It is now as big as an old 5 series & while still a little cramped it has been softened considerably to make it more refined & like a Benz to drive. I predict that Benz will overshoot in the other direction & make the W205 more of a driver's car like the A Class.
The W205 will have a broad range of powerplants like the A but will obviously include the new V6 engines as well & a hybrid. Transmissions after info gained at the Geneva show will likely include 6 sp manual, 7 speed DCT & Auto.
For those that don't like auto the 7 speed DCT would seem a no brainer.
Can't comment on what MBUSA will choose to import/manufacture. It will probably revolve around rationalisation at Tuscaloosa.
The W205 will have a broad range of powerplants like the A but will obviously include the new V6 engines as well & a hybrid. Transmissions after info gained at the Geneva show will likely include 6 sp manual, 7 speed DCT & Auto.
For those that don't like auto the 7 speed DCT would seem a no brainer.
Can't comment on what MBUSA will choose to import/manufacture. It will probably revolve around rationalisation at Tuscaloosa.
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i agree. I wouldn't spend close to 50,000 on a 4 cyl car. i'm indifferent about the exterior of the A-class, but i think the new center console is hideous. looks like they just slapped an ipad on it. the circular ac vents looks like it doesn't belong. I do think the new instrument cluster looks nice though
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i agree. I wouldn't spend close to 50,000 on a 4 cyl car. i'm indifferent about the exterior of the A-class, but i think the new center console is hideous. looks like they just slapped an ipad on it. the circular ac vents looks like it doesn't belong. I do think the new instrument cluster looks nice though
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they're bringing the A and B class to the US? i meant close to 50,000 for a nicely equipped C-class. I do hope the w205 grows in size. anywhere between the current C and E class size would be great for me.
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The W205 will be available as a V6 in NA. They have already done the deal with Nissan NA to do the engine castings for them.
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This is the showcar version of the B Class based CLA. Imagine the sheetmetal, but without the frilly lighting, grille, and side mirrors. About the same size as a 204, but early reports are that the interior is fractionally larger! Yes, it's FWD, but starting at about $30k USD, you're really going to need to convince yourself about needing that extra room!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQyIs...feature=fvwrel
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Seems similar to the ergonomic challenge of rear seat ingress in a CLS, the spiritual "big brother" of the CLA. With the price point, they are likely targeting younger families and may be presuming a high percentage of kids/teens in the back seat. Most rear seats are unoccupied most of the time, in any event, so form has the opportunity to be triumphing over function.
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"The next generation C-Class should hit the market late in 2013 as a 2014 model year according to our sources. The mode known internally as the W205 will move the game on in every direction – weight, efficiency, safety and performance." -autoevolution
"Mercedes Benz is quietly creating a brand new compact car range to rival the new BMW 3-Series. This new C-Class family will go by the name W205, and very little is known other than speculation that it’s lighter and bigger than the W204." -autoevolution
Im excited...
"Mercedes Benz is quietly creating a brand new compact car range to rival the new BMW 3-Series. This new C-Class family will go by the name W205, and very little is known other than speculation that it’s lighter and bigger than the W204." -autoevolution
Im excited...
