Mercedes-Benz Targets TT And 2 Series With New Sports Car - Aren't They Already Too Far Behind?

Mercedes-Benz is hatching plans for a new entry-level coupé as a replacement for the three-door A-Class hatchback, Autocar sources confirm.

The sporty two-door is one of a series of new compact model proposals based around Mercedes-Benz’s second-generation MFA platform. It has been conceived to take on the Audi TT and BMW 2 Series.

A hot turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder AMG version producing up to 400bhp and featuring standard four-wheel drive is envisaged to crown the new range.
 

ATrain - 4/27/2015 8:50:44 PM

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In the looks department, this looks better than most in that segment. If they get the sporty side right, I don't see why they couldn't compete.

MDarringer - 4/27/2015 8:56:57 PM

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pure idiocy

skytop - 4/28/2015 2:12:05 AM

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Me like it!

carloslassiter - 4/28/2015 6:32:33 AM

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So if BMW, Audi or Mercedes comes out with a new vehicle, even if it is a sales failure, the other 2 have to build a competing model?

leej - 4/28/2015 7:35:26 AM

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Could this look more like the 2016 Infiniti Q60 concept:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/full-frontal-infiniti-beauty-shot-of-q60-coupe-concept-released/

ATrain - 4/28/2015 8:09:41 PM

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Good catch...

asafianow - 4/29/2015 12:07:31 PM

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I wish it was a little shorter to give an appearance of a wider car. It looks a little short to me, but I think it could look good in person.

clsboy - 4/29/2015 7:17:13 PM

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They should scrap and bury the CLA and have this instead.