Agent00R submitted on 2/8/2013 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:42:39 PM
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Though it initially made its debut at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, the Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe is back at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Though it may seem silly, it actually makes sense since it is the concept that essentially birthed the all-new, 2014 CLA250.The funny thing is while the CLA made an appearance on the eve BEFORE the 2013 Detroit Auto Show, it did not actually debut at the show. It's formal debut was at Berlin's Fashion Week. Go figure. Now it's sitting at the world famous New York Fashion Week. Once again, go figure.That said, I wanted to take the CSC and place it as close as possible with the actual production car so YOU can see how much actually made it to production in the real-world CLA-Class.Can YOU spot the changes?Stay tuned to AutoSpies.com for the BEST auto show photos coming to you straight from Chicago!Chicago Auto Show Photo Gallery **Special thanks to Nissan for providing accommodations and transportation for the 2013 Chicago Auto ShowOfficial Detroit Auto Show photo gallery**The 2013 Detroit Auto Show Gallery and coverage is sponsored by Lexus
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Admittedly, the concept's C-pillar is done much better than the production model. — cidflekken (View Profile)
Admittedly, the concept's C-pillar is done much better than the production model.
— cidflekken (View Profile)
Posted on 2/9/2013 1:24:33 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0
Amazing what happens when little things like the reality that humans sitting in the back seat actually have heads is factored in vehicle design. :-/— Nostradamus (View Profile)
Amazing what happens when little things like the reality that humans sitting in the back seat actually have heads is factored in vehicle design. :-/
— Nostradamus (View Profile)
Posted on 2/9/2013 1:31:00 AM | | Votes: 1
Overall, it's a nice looking car and no doubt will bring new potential would be M-B buyers to the showroom. The no so good to me: I don't like the black wheels, they look like a cheap aftermarket, and I don't like the design of the wheel pattern. I like the 5 spokes much better, and M-B makes even nicer looking AMG 5 spokes on their other models. This design is a letdown. As for the interior, looks ok, nothing special What I dislike is the info screen/navi screen sitting atop the dash. I looks like a Garmin sitting there. What if someone didn't want to pay for the optional Navi, and needs to use their portable navi? How rediculous would that look with two screens sitting on the dash? A better idea and a more expensive to manufacture design I'm sure, would be Audi's screen that's hidden when not in use, and slides up when it is in use. That way, it doesn't look silly sitting on the top like an after-market navi. Or, make an all in one unit like everyone else inside the radio in one unit within the dash centerstack. But the top of dash sitting there unit, no thanks. Looks like an afterthought.— autobroker (View Profile)
Overall, it's a nice looking car and no doubt will bring new potential would be M-B buyers to the showroom. The no so good to me: I don't like the black wheels, they look like a cheap aftermarket, and I don't like the design of the wheel pattern. I like the 5 spokes much better, and M-B makes even nicer looking AMG 5 spokes on their other models. This design is a letdown. As for the interior, looks ok, nothing special What I dislike is the info screen/navi screen sitting atop the dash. I looks like a Garmin sitting there. What if someone didn't want to pay for the optional Navi, and needs to use their portable navi? How rediculous would that look with two screens sitting on the dash? A better idea and a more expensive to manufacture design I'm sure, would be Audi's screen that's hidden when not in use, and slides up when it is in use. That way, it doesn't look silly sitting on the top like an after-market navi. Or, make an all in one unit like everyone else inside the radio in one unit within the dash centerstack. But the top of dash sitting there unit, no thanks. Looks like an afterthought.
— autobroker (View Profile)
Posted on 2/9/2013 9:26:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Amazing how you already have an entry-level C-class to accommodate back seat riders. Isn't that what the purpose of a "coupe" is and always has been? Much like the disappointment when MB decided to make the rear seats of the CLS more accommodating for rear-seat passengers, which killed its slinky design, when they already offered the E-class. God, imagine when Porsche decides to make the rear seats of its 4-passenger 911's more comfortable for rear passengers. Oh, that's right. It's called the Panamera. — cidflekken (View Profile)
Amazing how you already have an entry-level C-class to accommodate back seat riders. Isn't that what the purpose of a "coupe" is and always has been? Much like the disappointment when MB decided to make the rear seats of the CLS more accommodating for rear-seat passengers, which killed its slinky design, when they already offered the E-class. God, imagine when Porsche decides to make the rear seats of its 4-passenger 911's more comfortable for rear passengers. Oh, that's right. It's called the Panamera.
Posted on 2/9/2013 2:29:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
this car is ugly, tries too hard and is pointless— CarCrazedinCali (View Profile)
this car is ugly, tries too hard and is pointless
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Posted on 2/9/2013 2:37:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Concept, no question. To H with the back seat. Use it for baby seats(young people or grandparents) or dogs. Sleek will sell. This is too stubby. Oh yeah, that's right, Panamera does comes to mind. — docsout1 (View Profile)
Concept, no question. To H with the back seat. Use it for baby seats(young people or grandparents) or dogs. Sleek will sell. This is too stubby. Oh yeah, that's right, Panamera does comes to mind.
— docsout1 (View Profile)
Posted on 2/9/2013 2:41:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
Waiting for the AMG version.— quizz (View Profile)
Waiting for the AMG version.
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Posted on 2/11/2013 4:48:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1
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