[mr.smith]

As the CLA comes very close to the current C-Class in terms of pricing and dimensions, the 2014 C-Class should be getting a bit of a makeover in order to try to create space between the two vehicles.

Anticipated changes include a longer and more spacious body, an S-Class inspired design, high quality materials, and rear-wheel drive. The 2014 C-Class will also include a convertible for the first time. This convertible will aim to rival the BMW 4-Series. The 2014 C-Class should be revealed at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

Another first for the C-Class will be the manufacturing of the vehicle in the USA at a factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Are you happy that the C-Class will be making changes to differentiate itself from the CLA? What other changes would you make to the C-Class for 2014?

 

[booker]

As the CLA comes very close to the current C-Class in terms of pricing and dimensions, the 2014 C-Class should be getting a bit of a makeover in order to try to create space between the two vehicles.

Anticipated changes include a longer and more spacious body, an S-Class inspired design, high quality materials, and rear-wheel drive. The 2014 C-Class will also include a convertible for the first time. This convertible will aim to rival the BMW 4-Series. The 2014 C-Class should be revealed at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show.

Another first for the C-Class will be the manufacturing of the vehicle in the USA at a factory in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Are you happy that the C-Class will be making changes to differentiate itself from the CLA? What other changes would you make to the C-Class for 2014?

It should get bigger as well, similar to how Cadillac lengthened the CTS after they introduced the ATS

 

[mr.smith]

Is bigger better?

 

[booker]

Is bigger better?

If they want to differentiate between the two it is, especially if you get people cross shopping the two you get brothers competing for the same pool of people.

 

[brianch]

I do think the CLA does take a little bit away from the C class sales but there is nothing wrong with that. The C class has a very good reputation already. It will sell regardless.

They are expanding the market with the CLA so total sales to Mercedes will increase. They have nothing to worry about.

 

[LawRens]

Is bigger better?

In America, bigger is ALWAYS better.

 

[mr.smith]

In America, bigger is ALWAYS better.

I'm not so sure anymore. Granted the new C-Series won't be huge, but I think there is less desire for the biggest car you can possibly get. Hummers, Range Rovers, and Grand Caravans are all way less popular than they were a short time ago.

 

[LawRens]

I'm not so sure anymore. Granted the new C-Series won't be huge, but I think there is less desire for the biggest car you can possibly get. Hummers, Range Rovers, and Grand Caravans are all way less popular than they were a short time ago.

I think you missed the sarcasm in my post