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Compact-size Mercedes hybrids to launch in 2011.

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Rybold, Jul 1, 2008.

  1. Rybold

    Rybold globally warmed member

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    "Mercedes-Benz Chairman Dieter Zetsche has officially confirmed plans that will see the company's entry-level A- and B-Class models relaunched in 2011 with a range of four body styles.. The new models have been thoroughly re-engineered with new four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines and a new front-wheel-drive platform."

    "Other driveline developments include plans to equip each of the new models with fuel- and emission-saving features such as start/stop and brake regeneration. Internal documents viewed by Inside Line suggest Mercedes-Benz is already well advanced on plans to provide its new small cars with a hybrid drive option using the lithium-ion battery technology to be launched in the S400 hybrid next year."

    Mercedes-Benz To Alter and Extend Its A- and B-Class
     
    #1 Rybold, Jul 1, 2008
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    what?.. so they'll take them from their versatile 5 door design and make them into sadans so they can try to "keep up" with BMW in a market that has yet to exist in the U.S.? how odd


    there goes versatility... yet another reason to not get a mercedes.

    when i saw the pics.. they look like a prius. Nice useful design. since the last thing i need is a sedan.
     
    #2 V8Cobrakid, Jul 1, 2008
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah the B-Class isn't too bad. Ok it's FWD but it makes very efficient use of the space.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Jul 1, 2008
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    Uh, how did you get that from the article or the pictures? They're going to offer it in four body styles, and the pictures look to be more like a Matrix in design.

     
    #4 nerfer, Jul 1, 2008
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