M-b Cla45 Amg

Retina · 12-26-2012, 05:34 PM

Sorry, but this may take the wind out of any potential 4series gran coupe buyers. It looks sweet. Can't wait for the debut at NAIAS 2013....

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...a-class-leaked

Puri1 · 12-26-2012, 05:47 PM

Link isn't working, but this is a stunner !!!!!!! Gorgeous car IMO

bcl0328 · 12-26-2012, 05:50 PM

yuck. i'd take the 4-series. hate the christmas lights and large front grille. interior is ugly too.

Tsuyoi · 12-26-2012, 06:04 PM

Do they honestly still have a 0-9 numeric keypad on a new car in this century? Exterior looks nice but interior ruins it. Jetsons air vents, "babies first tablet" display screen, and a numeric keypad.....

Who? · 12-26-2012, 06:14 PM

I really like the look, but many people think the side cringes are too much (looking a little like a hyundai?) and I can see where theyre coming from.

but not much of a comparison to the 3gt, probably a 2-series competitor.

Bama335 · 12-26-2012, 06:15 PM

AMG version is 4-matic only, no RWD - as it's a MB, it will undoubtedly have only the automatic transmission option for the US.

No thanks, I'll take the 435 Gran Coupe in rear wheel drive and 6MT. If BMW decides to follow Mercedes into the "automatic only" realm (which based on the current 6MT take rate may happen), maybe an M235 for me.

Falafel Combo · 12-26-2012, 06:20 PM

I like this idea of comparing concepts. Does it mean anything, really?

The 4 series production car will not look like the concept, and neither will the production version of this car. So, compare away!

FWIW, I don't like this design either, but it's unfair to compare them as we have seen A LOT more views and details of the 4 series concept.

Jamesons Viggen · 12-26-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bama335

AMG version is 4-matic only, no RWD - as it's a MB, it will undoubtedly have only the automatic transmission option for the US.

No thanks, I'll take the 435 Gran Coupe in rear wheel drive and 6MT. If BMW decides to follow Mercedes into the "automatic only" realm (which based on the current 6MT take rate may happen), maybe an M235 for me.

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Alpine F31 · 12-26-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsuyoi

Do they honestly still have a 0-9 numeric keypad on a new car in this century? Exterior looks nice but interior ruins it. Jetsons air vents, "babies first tablet" display screen, and a numeric keypad.....

"babies first tablet" LOL

It made me think of a Gamin Nuvi...

It's a nice car for sure but I'll stick with BMW

pkimM3r · 12-26-2012, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

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Originally Posted by Tsuyoi

Do they honestly still have a 0-9 numeric keypad on a new car in this century? Exterior looks nice but interior ruins it. Jetsons air vents, "babies first tablet" display screen, and a numeric keypad.....

"babies first tablet" LOL

It made me think of a Gamin Nuvi...

It's a nice car for sure but I'll stick with BMW

I dont know whats more dangerous. Dialing with your phone at least in the driving line of sight or bending down and dialing on that keypad on the center stack lol.

Pretty sure it will also be a great car and be more luxurious but will it have the driving dynamics of the bmw?
Performance > luxury any day.

Mak135i · 12-26-2012, 11:08 PM

I doubt the AMG will be priced in the BMW4 GC range. More likely to be close to the m235 if that vehicle is brought to the US. AMG cars are great fun in their own way...although 4 MATIC will probably take away some of that.

clarence · 12-26-2012, 11:35 PM

CLA's competitor is 2er not the 4er. 4er's competitor is the C-class coupe.

smashhell · 12-27-2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by clarence

CLA's competitor is 2er not the 4er. 4er's competitor is the C-class coupe.

Exactly, this car looks too cheap to compare it to the 4 series.
Interior looks like something out of VW Golf merge with Hyundai.

amdmaxx · 12-27-2012, 06:54 AM

Beautiful car. Interesting to see performance numbers of 2.0 Amg model

Ron Scott · 12-27-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Retina

Sorry, but this may take the wind out of any potential 4series gran coupe buyers. It looks sweet. Can't wait for the debut at NAIAS 2013....

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...a-class-leaked

Thanks, but I'll pass on both and stick with the 335 M Sport sedan.

The interior on that MB is horrible BTW; my initial reaction was I was looking at a photoshop joke...

Vector Pilot · 12-27-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Retina

Sorry, but this may take the wind out of any potential 4series gran coupe buyers. It looks sweet. Can't wait for the debut at NAIAS 2013....

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...a-class-leaked

Agree.

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bcl0328 Major 136 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Abingdon, MD iTrader: (0)	yuck. i'd take the 4-series. hate the christmas lights and large front grille. interior is ugly too.
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Bama335 Lieutenant 31 Rep 545 Posts Drives: '13 E82 135is '13 E88 135 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dixie iTrader: (0)	AMG version is 4-matic only, no RWD - as it's a MB, it will undoubtedly have only the automatic transmission option for the US. No thanks, I'll take the 435 Gran Coupe in rear wheel drive and 6MT. If BMW decides to follow Mercedes into the "automatic only" realm (which based on the current 6MT take rate may happen), maybe an M235 for me. __________________ 2013 E88 135i B39/LWD1 DCT 2013 E82 135is 416/LWNL 6MT
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clarence Lieutenant Colonel 54 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: F30 328i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	CLA's competitor is 2er not the 4er. 4er's competitor is the C-class coupe.
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