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Old 14th February 2005, 08:20   #1
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Mercedes B-class

Hi... this seems like the official pics of the merc b-class,
cant say its pretty or ugly, looks just like a bigger a-class.
what do u all think?















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Old 14th February 2005, 09:09   #2
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It is a bigger A class - uses a stretched platfor- they are after the Vw Touran/ Renualt Megane Scenic market
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Old 14th February 2005, 09:13   #3
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Nice design and excellent interiors...if prices well, it will do wonders in the European market. Dont see it picking up much in the states and as for india i think the price will be too high.But its way better than the A-class imo
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Old 14th February 2005, 09:36   #4
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Looks like chrysler has perfectly merged with merc now. yes, We get these types of cars.

To me its a PT CRUISER (chrysler US) with a fusion side view and a popular hatch from europe is a B CLASS MERC. " Lord Help Us "

Or a perfect copy of toyota matrix platform

It turns out the guy from bangalore who modified indica with palio lights and safari back lights is a better bet than guys at DCB world class design studio

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Old 14th February 2005, 17:57   #5
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well it looks okh,but im sure on flesh it wld look gr8,its looks better than the 'M' class.
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Old 14th February 2005, 18:56   #6
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its looks better than the 'M' class.
well, i prefer its styling to the old M-class not to the new one, which i think is great!!
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hmm!! This actually looks like a Korean or a Japanese hatchback!! Not bad...lets see how it works!!
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It looks much better than the A-class in my opinion.

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I like the interiors and the side profile. The big crease on the bonnet gives it a pick-up like look. Still overall it's a pretty good design. Would have found it better then the A class had it not been for the bonnet crease.
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Never mind how it looks, lets see what it does!

Was reading the latest CAR mag testing the new 3 vs new audi A 4 and the Jag X type. The Merc only lost out because of the high price and noisy engine - not bad for a 5 year old design
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Was reading the latest CAR mag testing the new 3 vs new audi A 4 and the Jag X type. The Merc only lost out because of the high price and noisy engine - not bad for a 5 year old design
then, who won the comparo? beemer?
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then, who won the comparo? beemer?
Yep, but to quote them, there are no real losers
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Old 15th February 2005, 11:38   #13
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i kinda like the car in red. i would buy it for under 10 laks. over than aint worth it at all. its like the 1 series selling here at rs. 18 laks when it costs half of it. ghrrrr
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Good in terms of design and overall appeal.The A-Class's bigger bro.
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hmm!! This actually looks like a Korean or a Japanese hatchback!! Not bad...lets see how it works!!
Perfect!! Have to wait n watch before commenting.

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