Next-gen Mercedes-Benz B-Class based on ground-breaking new technology

According to the latest reports from Autocar, it appears that Mercedes-Benz will shake up the small car segment when it will launch the revamped B-Class, as the new car is based on ground-breaking new technology.

Furthermore, according to the head of development for the A and B-class and Smart families, Jorg Prigl, the new MFA (Mercedes Front-drive Architecture) platform which will be used by the forthcoming car is so advanced that it could be the subject of a patent. The new platform also has room to fit a battery pack, fuel cell stack or even hydrogen & CNG tanks.
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freeagent - 10/21/2010 5:17:41 PM

+1 Boost

agreed. seems MB has lost its ability to create distinctive, timeless designs with a consistent brand identity. they're trying too hard

dotuno - 10/23/2010 12:21:16 AM

+1 Boost

@ freeagent, Sorry, I accidentally voted your comment down when I actually meant to vote up! (hope moderators can fix this)

t_bone - 10/21/2010 9:29:41 PM

+1 Boost

Somebody tell MB that Bangle and his stupid creaselines are done.

JUGNU - 10/22/2010 8:42:12 AM

+3 Boost

Looks like baby CLS. Design isn't flowing and there too many lines and curves.

JUGNU

LACMAN - 10/22/2010 10:14:53 AM

+1 Boost

I think its the color and the angle of this shot. The front end is the only thing "over-styled" imo. Idk for sure though, you may be right.

c36amg - 10/24/2010 10:24:29 AM

+1 Boost

benz... this is too much.