Mercedes-Benz will build M-Class "coupe" in Alabama
 

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If there's one thing the world needs, it's another BMW X6, right? Mercedes-Benz seems to think so - after all, this isn't the first time we've heard rumblings about a four-door coupe-crossover from the German automaker. Now, Automotive News reports that the new X6 rival will be built at Mercedes' Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant.

Makes sense to us. The swoopy new crossover - speculated to be dubbed 'GLS' - is understood to be based on the redesigned 2012 M-Class, which is also being built at the Tuscaloosa facility. Sources within Mercedes-Benz have told Automotive News that the new crossover will likely start production around 2015.

This announcement of the new M-Class variant's production plans is part of a larger $2 million investment in the Tuscaloosa facility. In addition to the new M-Class, Mercedes-Benz has said that the C-, R- and GL-Class vehicles will also be produced in Alabama.Mercedes-Benz will build M-Class "coupe" in Alabama originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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07-25-2011 12:01 PM

Oh for frick sake why are they building this thing :wallbash:


The X6 is already the most pointless car in the world....why would you try to compete with it? Just cause BMW does it doesn't mean you have to.

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