|
|
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Mercedes-Benz A and B class considered for 2011 launch in U.S.
Filed under: Coupes, Hatchbacks, Mercedes-Benz
Click above for a high-res gallery of the 2009 A class. Like almost every automaker, Mercedes-Benz is feeling the pinch of high gas prices and an economic slow-down in the States. Daimler AG expects M-B's sales in the U.S. to fall in the second half of the year and in order to keep things in the black, vehicle prices in the U.S. are going to rise. To counter the shift in demand from larger, thirstier vehicles to smaller, thriftier rides, Mercedes is reconsidering its previous decision not to offer its next generation compact and sub-compact vehicles in the U.S. Mercedes originally planned to bring the B class over, but the weak dollar caused the automaker to hold off. With the entrance of the 1-series, the forthcoming X1 and small crossovers from Audi on the way, Mercedes is looking to bring it front-wheel-drive A and B class vehicles to U.S. consumers that might be open to a compact vehicle from a luxury automaker. The A class hatch was recently revealed and the B class got a facelift earlier this year, however, both models will have to undergo some revisions to be ready for sales in the U.S. With more derivatives on the way, including 230 hp, turbo'd two-liters and a B class possibly sharing the C's underpinnings (similar to the 1 series using the 3 series' platform), don't expect either model to hit U.S. shores before 2011. Gallery: 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Gallery: 2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class [Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments More... Autoblog 07-28-2008 04:32 AM |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Stopped by a Benz dealer in Poland over Christmas and saw both the A and the B. Nice little minivan type vehicles.
__________________
Thank You! Fred 2009 ML350 2004 SL600 2004 SL500 1996 SL600 2002 SLK32 2005 CLK320 cabrio 2003 ML350 1997 C280 Sport |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Ugly. And wrong wheel drive. I remain uninterested. Now a diesel C-class in the U.S. would almost be enough to get me past what passes for MB exterior styling these days.
__________________
Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar. 83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles 08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles 88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
we want bracq
|
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|