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bmer · 11-19-2007, 10:22 AM

I read somewhere that MB had already made a decision not to make a successor for the SportsCoupe. At some point they reversed that decision. That makes me think they had no time to develop a new C SportsCoupe based on the W204 so that's why they just took the old SC and tweaked it.

Centurion · 11-19-2007, 10:33 AM

Perhaps this is just a major facelift to keep the model alive for another 3-4 years when we might see a proper replacement?

GBOY · 11-19-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

Perhaps this is just a major facelift to keep the model alive for another 3-4 years when we might see a proper replacement?

That could be the only thing that makes any kind of sense but still, it should have had a different face from the C

Centurion · 11-19-2007, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GBOY

That could be the only thing that makes any kind of sense but still, it should have had a different face from the C

I hope that's the case because there is no way that MB can have plans on letting this car live like this for another 6-7 years.

MB are even planning on pulling the plug on either the B or A-class in the coming years. That would make room for another slightly different entry car. I would love to see a 1er/A3 competitor based on the B-class.

Just_me · 11-21-2007, 03:42 AM

Bartek Sikorski · 11-21-2007, 09:48 AM

Spy Shots: 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC Sportcoupe

A prototype of Mercedes’ upcoming CLC Sportcoupe has been spotted on German streets and this time spy photographers have managed to get a good look of the interior of the upcoming car. The images clearly show the car’s new shape, including the new front-end, which appears almost identical to the C-class sedan.

Though it won’t be arriving in showrooms until a month after its Geneva debut next March, its mechanicals will be based on the previous-generation C-class model in an effort to keep costs low, according to earlier reports. There’s word also that it may be produced in Brazil rather than Germany and be sold in a limited number of markets.
Like the current model, the new Sportcoupe range will feature several different four-cylinder variants but may include new V6 petrol and diesel versions as well. The range-topper will be powered by Mercedes’ 272hp 3.5L V6, but we wouldn’t be surprised if a brand new AMG version is released.

cawimmer430 · 11-22-2007, 05:12 AM

Well Mercedes already made it clear that this car will simply be made "because it sells" regardless of design. If we're honest, the CL203 C-Class Sportcoupe wasn't that ugly, but it wasn't pretty either. People still bought it because it was a nice and "cheap" way of driving a Mercedes that look reasonably elegant and not too "fat and shrunk" like the A-Class for example. I once read that the CL203 was very popular with young professionals, basically people in the mid to late 20s and early 30s who were looking for an "affordable" premium car.

So with this in mind, I can see why Mercedes took this route. Costs were definitely top on the list. I do wish the new car would look different, but regardless off, it will probably sell quite well. It didn't do too well in America because people looked at it the wrong way, but it did do well in Europe. Perhaps the market research Mercedes came up with has shown them that their European C-Class SC clients care more about other qualities than a new design.

I think what's more shocking than the exterior design is the interior: old W203 facelifted cockpit! Still no match for the current W204 interior IMHO.

GBOY · 11-23-2007, 11:18 PM

FINAL EDITION C-CLASS COUPE!

Centurion · 11-28-2007, 11:58 AM

I wish it had the old W203 interior but looked like the chop below with a 21 500 euro asking price.

ismeto · 11-30-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

I wish it had the old W203 interior but looked like the chop below with a 21 500 euro asking price.

that pics is Photoshop ? Because they said it will look like old W203 Body. but this is not but I like much this style . if it is like this. Continue with SC or CLC

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New C-Class Sportcoupe aka CLC (Spy pics & info)