Mercedes may build roadster based on A-Class

Mercedes is considering a compact roadster to compete with coming models from VW and BMW

Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000
Mercedes-Benz Vision SLA concept 2000

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NOTAY

iv seen better looking donkeys

December 8, 2008 4:44 pm

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afterace2

While this concept was hideous, no doubt about it, the whole idea is rather wise for MB, they should turn the whole A-class into some handsome sleek A3 competitor instead of an egg on wheels. They could make coupe and convertible out of it.

December 8, 2008 5:13 pm

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Motor_Yakuza

Next A class MUST be electric, or is useless.

December 8, 2008 5:19 pm

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BabyMilo

that is so ugly, i would way rather have a 1 series coupe

December 8, 2008 5:51 pm

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Penner

The back is simply amazing. The front sucks. Do it!

December 8, 2008 6:25 pm

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car-o-bar

It rocks. Build it MB.

December 8, 2008 7:14 pm

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wjaprep

Mercedes, stop. You have to many models. Personally I think they should stop the A and B class and introduce a smaller engined C class or something. Eitherweigh, I think Mercedes has enough models.

December 8, 2008 7:44 pm

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nendor

very true they have all kind of models :P

December 8, 2008 8:02 pm

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Panamera

it looks blind. it makes george bush look like a supermodel

December 8, 2008 8:16 pm

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alex_w115

to all you who share their opinion on the looks: Do you really think MB is going to base their design on something they showed 8 years ago? Anyway: Finally something affordable fun-car from MB. Too bad it will probably front wheel drive. I hope they go for a soft top to reduce price & weight.

December 9, 2008 12:46 am

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blay

whoever at Merc greenlit this should be fired. We all know how much concept models cost to design and build. Maybe that million dollars or so would've been better spent helping Chrysler out of the debt hole that they've fallen into.

December 9, 2008 1:29 am

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benzboy

I have to agree MB has enough models and this design is 8 years old. I will stick with my current slk and sl63 as this is kinda ugly , Love MB but you have to draw the line somewhere

December 9, 2008 5:38 am

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abramo

I am a current A Class owner and the concept of a complementary sports car based on the A Class makes sense to me, already for some time now. But this particular design is ugly in my eyes and also cheap-looking. I find the current A Class elegant (in contrast to the vulgar B Class) and an elegant young-spirited roadster would be a welcome addition to the family. However, *not* something along the lines of "smart" (or Toyota!!). If you desire a "smart" you buy a "smart" - a MB should be a different story altogether, should spell style and quality, even at the popular A Class level. (methiks :)

December 9, 2008 1:37 pm

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alessandro

Totally agree, current A-class is a beautiful car.

December 9, 2008 4:48 pm

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alessandro

Oh I like it. Feels like somebody in MB got sober, with some hangover so far but awake.

December 9, 2008 4:45 pm

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RGL

Shoulkd be ok if the make it right, looks gd goes well and is cheap and economical then they will have best seller

December 9, 2008 4:54 pm

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alessandro

More over I think there will be a coupe for next and they already are in stage of building new contsepts (incl. B-class e.g. 4-seater) to compeat upcoming Renault Alpine or even to be first in this segment. That kind of approach is about to change car world, fans!

December 9, 2008 5:13 pm

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PotatoEater

A class is for wannnabes. just like the 1 series.

December 10, 2008 7:35 am

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alessandro

People I know who have a A class or 1 series do not pay for badge a s*** but they like little European cars and not very fond of retro-stiled Mini kind of things. Oh'... one of them is about to add a new badge into the narrowed to 1 car variety of his family choices, its Lancia.

December 12, 2008 4:34 pm

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blay

I wouldn't say that the A class is for wannabes. More like, why are you paying so much more for what is such a basic car? Sure you get an MB badge but... ...ok i admit, the Aclass and 1series is for wannabes :p

December 12, 2008 11:58 am

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alessandro

What somebody can want to be by driving €25.000 mid-engined car. Joke! Its rather a living pleasure thing I'd prefer it for R8 any time. If you have no fortune to buy a Ferrari - buy a car, simple as that.

December 12, 2008 4:15 pm

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