The All-New 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan - Beijing Autoshow

[BIC_BAWS]

Wow, that's a mouth full.

I haven't been a fan of MB since they've made all cars look like size variations of the C-Class, and I've also been a long time hater of the CLA. Unlike the CLA, this looks like it has practical rear head room, and a trunk that you can actually fit things in.

Now if only they'd bring this to the NA market, it'd probably do better than the CLA.

https://jalopnik.com/i-live-and-brea...des-1825495009

But because this car is aimed for the Chinese market, where buyers want luxury and generous rear-legroom, Mercedes took the A-class wheelbase and stretched it by 60 mm (2.4 inches).

Mercedes left the engine alone, so the car will still be launched with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine. The 2.0-liter will come later. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is standard. Buyers can also get it in sedan and Sport sedan versions.

I do think that the wheels look too big for the car, thoughts?

[european]

I just like the photos

[yray]

no point getting a C, E, or S class

[BIC_BAWS]

Originally Posted by yray

no point getting a C, E, or S class

That's what I was actually thinking, is there actually a point in getting an E class if the C-Class looks the same? I'm hoping that they bring over the A45 AMG sport hatch, looks dope

[yray]

Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS

That's what I was actually thinking, is there actually a point in getting an E class if the C-Class looks the same? I'm hoping that they bring over the A45 AMG sport hatch, looks dope

A class suppose to be touch screen with new command system...

so its better than a S class

[JDMDreams]

Looks better than the cla, looks like what the cla should be in the beginning instead of the turtle

[Badhobz]

It's interesting how there wasn't that many Mercs at the spring meet vs all the other German brands. The only Mercs I saw were the older ones.

[BIC_BAWS]

Originally Posted by Badhobz

It's interesting how there wasn't that many Mercs at the spring meet vs all the other German brands. The only Mercs I saw were the older ones.

I think it's cause MB's target market isn't necessarily sport cars/car enthusiasts. They don't make good sports cars, they make good luxury cars. For a my non car friends, if they were looking for luxury, I'd recommend MB. A lot of my friends who have newer AMGS, are likely to just get a regular MB. They say that the extra power isnt worth it for Point A to B stuff. And they bought it because #AMG.

I know there was a big BMW group (cause I was there), but were there other big groups of German brands? I didn't walk around as much this year, saw the group of FR-S/BRZ/FT86 and I was like NOPE.

[twitchyzero]

why not make gauges and infotainment one continuous piece instead of a giant bezel in between the two

[Traum]

These L versions are basically extended cabin / leg room versions of the non-L cars, right? Why would Mercedes even want to make this? Wouldn't it just cannibalize their C & E class sales?

[yray]

Originally Posted by twitchyzero

why not make gauges and infotainment one continuous piece instead of a giant bezel in between the two

one side has touch, the other doesn't

Also, $$$

[twitchyzero]

Originally Posted by Traum

These L versions are basically extended cabin / leg room versions of the non-L cars, right? Why would Mercedes even want to make this? Wouldn't it just cannibalize their C & E class sales?

built in China for their market

also, existing C-class is several years old, everyone who wants one already has one

if they release this here then it'll for sure cannibalize the CLA

[Ding]

Honestly, the exterior looks like shit

[BIC_BAWS]

They really should just make this the CLA, the current CLA is a such a POS.

[Hondaracer]

Volvo meets infinity

[Oshiguru]

Thought it was a newer gen Sonata

[bomberR17]

At least we get the hatch back version here.

[BIC_BAWS]

Originally Posted by bomberR17

At least we get the hatch back version here.

We do?? Do we get the a45 amg?

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