Mercedes Benz B-Class spied testing as a Taxi

 Mercedes Benz B-Class spied testing as a Taxi
2012 Mercedes B-Class spied testing as taxi / Copyright S. B. Medien

A taxicab version of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class was spied in Germany this week.  The second-generation five-door was undergoing testing on the Nurburgring under cover of an entire body of camouflage.

When compared to the current generation B-Class, the next model will likely get features like a rear spoiler, LED rear lighting, and possibly LED daytime runners.  Though the car is expected to get a sportier appearance, it looks like the new car may have a boxier rear.

Based on the 2009 BlueZero Concept, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class could resurface as an almost production-ready concept car by the end of this year.  The all-new hatchback should appear in showrooms and European taxi stands in 2011.

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 Mr80s Mr80s
3-4 months ago MB stated they would not continue developing the sandwich style due to complexitiy and costs? these photos tell different story though
July 28, 2010 3:35 pm
 benzboy benzboy
iam sorry but with all this camo stuff on this MB looks like an ugly pontiac Vibe!!!!
July 28, 2010 8:57 pm
 9TNine 9TNine
It looks like a taxi....!!!
July 29, 2010 12:18 am
 alessandro alessandro
I didn't believe from beginning the MB story of dropping the sandwich platform. Here it is, a good platform however not all A and B class cars will share it but next gen. Renault Scenic will can.
July 29, 2010 9:00 am
 Sacto8780 Sacto8780
There are a number of strong hints that Mercedes-Benz has approved selling the B-class in the USA starting with the new model. Don't be surprised that M-B officially unveils the car at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this coming January....
August 1, 2010 6:14 am