Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe images seep out

Posted 18th April, 2012 in Mercedes-Benz, Videos | Leave a comment

These images of the new Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe have trickled onto the internet.

Due to make a relatively understated world début at the Transmission LA: AV CLUB art and music festival in Los Angeles before heading to Beijing, the Concept Style Coupe looks very much like a compact version of the CLS. Resting on a 2,699 mm wheelbase, the CSC is 4,637 mm long, 1,891 mm wide and 1,398 mm tall – almost identical dimensions as Volkswagen’s CC, funnily enough.

Rumoured to eventually bear the CLA title, power will initially come from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine, developing 155 kW (211 hp), which will be mated to a 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, but we can expect more choices – including an AMG version – once it swings into production.

Utilizing the same MFA (Mercedes Front-wheel [drive] Architecture) platform as its A-Class sibling, the concept also clearly takes styling cues from the five-door hatchback, displaying a similar mix of fluidity and muscularity. We’re liking the aggressive radiator grille, c-shaped intakes, that glass roof and those 21-inch wheels – and love the fact that it features frameless side windows and has no B-pillars.

We’re told that there’ll be a price tag of around € 30,000 when it goes on sale, but please don’t ask us when that will be. Thank you.