Spy Shots: 2009 Mercedes CLC Sport Coupe
New spy shots have emerged of Mercedes' little C-Class 2-door, the newly renamed CLC Sport Coupe according to WorldCarFans. The front looks to get the same face as the new C-Class, but otherwise doesn't appear to bring anything especially exciting to the party. The interior is the same one that's been doing duty for years now, and the car is expected to use innards from the previous C just to keep the price down. We can expect new engines, including a fairly powerful V6 that should get this hatchback up and going with gusto.We think Mercedes-Benz is missing a big opportunity to take on the BMW 1-Series in the very entry-level luxury sports car class that's just starting to get interesting. Clearly, however, a game of one-on-one with BMW in this segment isn't of interest to the Benz boys and girls, as the investment is this new CLC Sport Coupe appears to be minimal.
[Source: WorldCarFans]
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Zane 4:41PM (11/21/2007)
Not another crappy C-class sportcoupe!
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seoultrain 5:16PM (11/21/2007)
If I'm not mistaken, this is based on the old C-class. Why is Mercedes not giving this car a chance?
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M Bell 6:10PM (11/21/2007)
As an owner of one of the previous generation sport coupes, albeit only the C230 Kompressor, not the beastly C320, I can attest that they are excellent cars. It is a pleasure to drive, and with improved suspension and nice big wheels, it looks very sharp. I would be hard pressed to say it's a qualified car to take on competitors from BMW or Audi however. Having driven an Audi A3, they are in completely different realms. Fortunately, BMW doesn't have a hatchback that directly competes, so Mercedes has more breathing room than it might otherwise.
As seoultrain points out, however, it is a crying shame that MBZ won't give this car a fair shake. I haven't driven the new C-class, but reviews say it is head-and-shoulders above the old. While I suppose I can admit to some satisfaction that buying the next generation of the same car would afford me no significant changes other than a new nose -- which I don't think is a big improvement -- I would really like to see the improvements this great little car deserves to make it a real competitor for Audi.
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Christian 6:39PM (11/21/2007)
All the C and A coupes are women's cars (except the SL). Sorry but go to Europe and see.
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g unit 11:32AM (11/22/2007)
The short version:
I worked for BMW.
Made the jump to Mercedes.
Incentives were made to get into a Mercedes company car.
Could never part with my BMW's
Eventually Quit Mercedes...
The Long Version: While their upper echelon cars may look somewhat nice *insert subjectiveness comment here. DCX era s-classes are nowhere near as nimble as a competitve and concurrent 7 series. The newer (06-08)S still bobs back and forth as it's airmatic tries to sort itself out even after you've engaged park. And they did try to ape the much maligned styling of the 7. The 07 C class 230 sport is an underpowered, unresponsive slug *even the 08 is a joke.. I could not justify the purchase over a similar model year Honda Accord EX or comparable Acura/Infiniti; hell an E28 5 series from the eighties is a better ride. The reason 08 Mercedes C's are cheaper? Only the first scheduled service is "free" *rotate tires at 1500 or 3000, the rest is paid by the consumer and you can't complain because it's a benz.. and they promised you a mercedes benz..
The only reason a person buys a C-klasse, is..they couldn't afford to get into anything else and really wanted that "star", but maybe someday...
The reason a person buys a 3..it's the car BMW is reknowned worldwi.. did i really need to say it?
I can also convey from a service perspective..they don't get any cheaper to fix here..and i worked for them..For that i am eternally sorry
Even the Dent Wiz guy agreed with me..after taking apart the Mercedes panels to work the dents, he went and bought a 04 3 series saying he'd never buy a Merc.
and Stateside peeps..MB's are our taxi's and panel vans in Deutschland
Pheww, i feel better..confession IS good for the soul
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