Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Design FIRST]

I don't understand why Mercedes insists on a liftback. It shouldn't be difficult to give it a sedan shape. It makes the car look bloated.

Oddly, the C-Class EQ sedan remotely reminds me of this:

77 years ago, it may have been pretty cool though.

 

[Design FIRST]

To be fair, when the camouflague comes off, some the precise, "sharp" accentuations of the sheetmetal will help reduce some of the bloated mass witnessed on the foiled prototypes. The wheelarch lips, the sculpturing above the rocker skirts, etc.

So far, not anticipating an "exciting" vehicle in terms of it's exterior design. But perhaps a pleasantly acceptable one. Not unlike the GLC EQ.

 

[klier]

Ironically, the i3 has a shorter bonnet.

Form follows function

 

[Tuffode]

...and eventually, Audi is bound to enter the fray as well.

Regardless, the contest will be interesting.

Very excited to see what the Audi will look like. New EV A4 will be the first "regular" car designed under Frascella as well as having Rivian's software architecture.

 

[hannaz]

Mercedes-Benz says it has secured short-term supplies amid Nexperia standoff

Mercedes-Benz says it has secured short-term supplies amid Nexperia standoff

Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday the automaker is closely monitoring developments on Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and has secured supplies for the short term.

www.reuters.com

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

I think these two sedans aren't going to be too much different in philosophy than the iX3 and GLC electric. I don't think either will be ugly - quite the contrary.

Exactly.

Hopefully two superb vehicles from both again.

 

[Merc1]

Both of them look goofy and untrue to their respective brands when it comes to their proportions. I hope I’m wrong when the camo comes off.

M

 

[Rolf]

I like the styling from the front to the rear door but the boot and rear window design spoils the profile and rear 3/4 view. The rear window looks too small and the short boot lid running flush too the window lime doesn't suit the car. I have a feeling this car is not a saloon but a lift back to rival the i4

 

[Design FIRST]

The view that flatters the design of the C-Class EQ IMHO. Not really bad at all.

This view is not flattering at all:

 

[leylandi]

It would be too bad if it uses the same taillights as the GLC.

 

[Design FIRST]

It would be too bad if it uses the same taillights as the GLC.

Yeah, I don't think that it would work either.

 

[klier]

I think the front up to the B pillar is really nice. The rest is questionable.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

I don't have any major problems with it aside from it being a bit milquetoast. I think it'll be a modestly handsome car, but no more than that. Hopefully the EV tech makes in actually great car to own.

 

[Design FIRST]

Hopefully the EV tech makes in actually great car to own.

I'm getting the impression that M-B now has that down pat. Hence, in that aspect, it should be quite a remarkable automobile. Very mixed feelings regarding M-B exterior designs though.

 

[PHYBENZ]

It's obvious it will be very similar to the GLC which I like thought I don't think the design is very cohesive. It is quite obvious the front and back were designed under two different theories.

 

[Rolf]

It's obvious it will be very similar to the GLC which I like thought I don't think the design is very cohesive. It is quite obvious the front and back were designed under two different theories.

I wish they would have stuck to the usual rear design of the C-class, classic 3 box shape with seperate boot instead of designing a rear end that has a negative influence on the rest of the cars good looking design.

 

[Design FIRST]

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Dare I be optimistic that Mercedes-Benz/AMG designers may have gotten this particular car "very right" ? It could very well be.