Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[leylandi]

 

[Merc1]

So the Cabrio, regular G and little G. It looks really tiny. Hopefully it's a real off road vehicle like the original. So many upcoming models it's getting hard to keep track of them. The G63 Cabriolet is going to be the one to have for everyone with $$$$.

M

 

[SNB]

So the Cabrio, regular G and little G. It looks really tiny. Hopefully it's a real off road vehicle like the original.

M

Whats the little G going to be called? GE? GA?
Also they really missed an opportunity to show the cabrio even in concept form would’ve created a buzz especially since the GLC has had mixed reception.

 

[Merc1]

Whats the little G going to be called? GE? GA?
Also they really missed an opportunity to show the cabrio even in concept form would’ve created a buzz especially since the GLC has had mixed reception.

Wouldn't it be something if they called it "GL" lol.

M

 

[lukeswiss]

Aside from the grille treatment and the Mitsubishi logo lighting it looks like it could already be a generation or two old... but it looks fine to me, I don't find it ugly. Mercedes interiors aren't my cup of tea, but it's probably more inviting than the stark sparsity of the iX3 - and it's steering wheel is nearly round, so full marks for that.

It is mind-boggling to me that nobody in the Design department actually realised they look like little Mitsubishi logos.

 

[leylandi]

Whats the little G going to be called? GE? GA?
Also they really missed an opportunity to show the cabrio even in concept form would’ve created a buzz especially since the GLC has had mixed reception.

g-class

 

[lukeswiss]

Did someone post these from ‘gwagenspottersclub’ on instagram?

For me, this little G would be redemption.

 

[leylandi]

It's much easier to make money if you have an iconic car. Mercedes flagships hold a very strong place in the market.

 

[leylandi]

Did someone post these from ‘gwagenspottersclub’ on instagram?

For me, this little G would be redemption.

I saw it while watching the Mercedes event and bought it.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Wouldn't it be something if they called it "GL" lol.

M

I think its going to be called the lowercase g-Wagen. Which I think is pretty much perfect.

 

[Ozy]

Great body color, stunning interior, feels very high end on the inside.

 

[leylandi]

nice

 

[klugscheisser87]

Did someone post these from ‘gwagenspottersclub’ on instagram?

For me, this little G would be redemption.

For me it’s another suicide game from them.
The only iconic car they have in their lineup was working during decades for its positioning.
If they mess with that too, they will have to go for another tacky subrand to justify its existence.

IMO they had the recipe to challange the Range Rover family creating a coherent SUV family and separate it from their sedans, it was the Ener-G-Force vision.

G-inspired but not destroying its independence. Replacing the blobby GLC
up to the desastrous GLS and scrap the GLA/GLB.

They have the potential and background that BMW and Audi don’t have, yet their SUV family is the worst, the new GLC just confirms that once again.

 

[Ozy]

Great comparison from bimmertoday

 

[leylandi]

 

[SCOTT27]

For me it’s another suicide game from them.
The only iconic car they have in their lineup was working during decades for its positioning.
If they mess with that too, they will have to go for another tacky subrand to justify its existence.

IMO they had the recipe to challange the Range Rover family creating a coherent SUV family and separate it from their sedans, it was the Ener-G-Force vision.

G-inspired but not destroying its independence. Replacing the blobby GLC
up to the desastrous GLS and scrap the GLA/GLB.

They have the potential and background that BMW and Audi don’t have, yet their SUV family is the worst, the new GLC just confirms that once again.

It’s the perfect template for something in the highest echelon of the premium-klasse.

 

[jphcbpa]

Like this interior color way much better

 

[jphcbpa]

Did someone post these from ‘gwagenspottersclub’ on instagram?

For me, this little G would be redemption.

There are two little g models ?

 

[Jonathan19]

Mercedes to keep selling V12 engines into next decade

Manufacturer pledges to keep its largest combustion engine going past 2030 where possible

Mercedes-Benz will continue to offer V12 engines into the next decade, its technology boss has confirmed.

The arrival of new European emission laws - named Euro 7 – at the end of next year put the German firm's largest combustion engine into doubt.

But, speaking at the Munich motor show on Monday, tech boss Markus Schäfer confirmed that Mercedes “will continue to offer V12s”.

When asked about the unit being EU7-compatible, Schafer said “I will not say more, but it is coming”, strongly hinting that it will remain available in Europe.

He did not, however, give any details on how Mercedes would make the V12 compliant with the new rules, nor did he confirm which model lines would use the engine.

Currently, the only Mercedes model to use a V12 is the 603bhp Maybach S680 limousine, but it was previously offered in AMG's S65, CL 65 and SL 600 models.

It's possible that V12-engined Mercedes models could be sold only in select global markets in the future.

The news that Mercedes is continuing with V12 power comes as it shifts its ICE model strategy.

The firm also plans to phase out the controversial four-cylinder plug-in hybrid drivetrain used in the C63 and GLC 63 and instead fit those cars with updated versions of today’s straight six or an all-new V8.

“We have invested quite a lot to update the entire portfolio,” said Schäfer. “On top, we have created a new V8 that has almost finished EU7 compliance. It is a high-performance V8; it’s brand new.”

Speaking about the future of the petrol powertrains, AMG boss Michael Schiebe said the brand will continue with them “as long as possible, where regulations allow”.

He said: “Of course, in the US, in Europe, the regulation is that you cannot sell combustion engines any more from 2035, and we have to comply with that.

"But there are other markets at the moment [where] I don't expect them to have such a regulation in place [such as the Middle East and China]. So we could still continue to sell those engines there in those markets as long as customer demand continues."

Good news! This massive car maker just confirmed it will keep building V12s past 2030 | Autocar

Manufacturer pledges to keep its largest combustion engine going past 2030 where possible

www.autocar.co.uk

 

[klier]

He said: “Of course, in the US, in Europe, the regulation is that you cannot sell combustion engines any more from 2035, and we have to comply with that.

There is no way this is going to hold.