We've all heard that good things come in small packages. Now Mercedes will prove it with new line of small-sized luxury vehicles, which will debut next year with the C-Class Coupe. Some adapted B-Class models will follow in 2012 and 2013.
Rockland County, NY used GLK dealers are stoked about the new line and believe that buyers will be as well. Mercedes-Benz has recently wowed luxury car fans with its improved S-Class and more plans for green cars.
"Everyone want to be Mercedes-Benz," claimed Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. He's probably right. This new line also will allow Mercedes to compete with some brands that it currently does not directly compete with model-to-model.
Here's what some of the models may look like. The B-Class coupe, crossover and sedan versions, set to arrive in the U.S. in 2012 and 2013, will have the distinction of being the first front-wheel drive cars sold by Mercedes stateside. They will be given a makeover, refining the profile from its boxy B-Class look and leaning more toward something that would sell well here - like the BlueZero concept car shown at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
These models also may receive a different tag, something fresh other than B-Class. They are, though, expected to run on four-cylinder engines, developed in a partnership with Renault-Nissan. These engines are being designed with turbos and direct injection. Bergen County, NJ used GLK customers should find the power more than adequate for these smaller vehicles.
Coming even sooner, is the F cell. By the end of this year, Mercedes-Benz should have its electric fuel cell version of the European B Class here in the U.S. market. They won't be for sale yet, though, as test marketing will take place in California because of a large number of available charging stations. Mercedes hopes to tests 100 of these vehicles, which has a 240-mile range. Wow! That puts some other brands' electrics to shame.
Also, expect a redesign on the C-Class for 2013. Maybe even a crossover and a convertible, as well as the whole family getting four-cylinder engines. The good news for us is that they will be built right here in the good ol' USA in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Rockland County, NY used GLK buyers will feel even better about purchasing a U.S.-built Mercedes.
The S-Class has a new S63 version with a 5.5-liter biturbo engine and will be available in November. True auto enthusiasts will be lined up for that one. The S class also will get a full hybrid in 2013 in the U.S. Mercedes-Benz is making over the SLK and SL models for 2011 and the GLK will be freshened in 2012, with a full GL redesign in 2013.
One really interesting line of the Mercedes-Benz fleet, the G-Class, as a military-style vehicle with a V8, G550 engine, and the Sprinter, a commercial is powered by a V6 diesel. A new Crew Van which seats five will be available within a few weeks and the MiniBus, a van seating up to 16, will go on sale sometime in 2011. Bergen County, NJ used GLK dealers are excited about all of these new lines.
About the Author
S.M. McGrath is a freelance writer and auto enthusiast. His article features information on Rockland County, NY used GLK dealers for Bergen County, NJ used GLK customers.
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