Here it is, the new Mercedes C-class

[Ghostbat]

Originally Posted by Sir_GT Errr... the metal finish didn't do it any favors. Looks even more boring. In fact - it looks like a Lexus. What's with the whole slew of buttons too? And does it have an MP3 jack?

You seem to hate everything about it yet you care if it has an Mp3 jack?

Planning on buying one without telling us

[Sir_GT]

Originally Posted by Ghostbat Originally Posted by Sir_GT Errr... the metal finish didn't do it any favors. Looks even more boring. In fact - it looks like a Lexus. What's with the whole slew of buttons too? And does it have an MP3 jack? You seem to hate everything about it yet you care if it has an Mp3 jack? Planning on buying one without telling us

Lol. I'm not a big fan of these new "mini-exec" saloons (I think they're all a bit too safe and boring, but I love the CLS and the new Jag concept), but I am curious as to what the CLK will look like, hence my concern about the mp3 jack.

The annoying thing is that when I used to follow a lot of car design forums, wherein some of the members were actually employees of the bigger companies, they all whined about the same thing: corporate politics decide what designs will be used in the end. Hence near-perpetual repetition of interior designs and materials.

Jag's new interior is pure concept - pure designer. I pray that at least some of it, even just the dash, is retained. Volvo's inclination to change their stodgy brand image brought us that "floating" dash of theirs. I hope more and more companies follow suit.

It's 2007, not 1987. Wood interiors have been around since... 1937?! Git wid d tyms olredi.

[inso]

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...1416_14194.hbs

just little disappointed that the new C63 has only 450hp, since the other models have ~500hp from the same engine.

[Ghostbat]

Originally Posted by inso http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/news/auto_-_produkte/hxcms_article_501416_14194.hbs just little disappointed that the new C63 has only 450hp, since the other models have ~500hp from the same engine.

Are you insane or something? "Only" 450bhp in an entry level sedan. It seems that you have absolutely no idea of how powerful a 450bhp car is. Also show how out of hand this horsepower war is.

[Mattk]

The interior looks about as appealing as a hospital bed.

[numerouno]

The steering wheel would fit a UNIMOG better!
The overall body shape is boring!
The details on the outside are just OK!

Disappointing newcomer from Merc!

[evoWalo]

I'd buy one though I'm really concerned about quality issues. I dont want to spend my time going to the damn service station all the time.

[Z3uS]

Looks very good, much better than the last one.

[Firdosh7747]

i hope the new season of top gear tests this car.

[Ghostbat]

Originally Posted by Firdosh7747 i hope the new season of top gear tests this car.

Prolly wait for the C63 AMG.

[blue8]

From World Car Fans:
SPY PHOTOS: All New Mercedes C Sportcoupe


Back from the dead

Mercedes is going full throttle on replacing aging models by their respective successors, and here is proof this goes for the C Sportcoupe as well. The pictures were taken in northern Sweden and they show the new car for the first time ever. Although the new C Sportcoupe will mimic the design of the brand-new C-Class saloon, the coming coupe is actually built around the mechanics of the current model – and hence based on the chassis of the outgoing C-Class. The basic concept of the car – short coupe with huge tailgate – will remain unchanged, too.

Like with the outgoing model, buyers will have the option between the four-cylinder C180 (156 bhp, compressor) or C200 (184 bhp, compressor) and the six-cylinder C230 (204 bhp) or C350 (272 bhp). New on offer might be the C280 V6 delivering 231 bhp. Diesel enthusiasts might prefer the C200 CDI (136 bhp) or C220 CDI (170 bhp).

More spyshots (for your viewing pleasure):http://www.worldcarfans.com/rsslink....s-c-sportcoupe

Why honestly must they continue building this hideous car?

[TopGearNL]

/\/\ Never liked that version :x