How will the introduction of the CLA affect the 2014 C-Class Models?

mr.smith · Jul 17, 2013

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 · Jul 17, 2013

mr.smith said:
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 · Jul 17, 2013

Is bigger better?

booker · Jul 17, 2013

mr.smith said:
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 · Jul 18, 2013

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 · Jul 18, 2013

mr.smith said:
Is bigger better?

In America, bigger is ALWAYS better.

mr.smith · Jul 18, 2013

LawRens said:
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 · Jul 18, 2013

mr.smith said:
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