Mercedes intent on competing with BMW 1M Coupe and Audi RS3? A-Class AMG coming

[Sticky]

BenzInsider is reporting that Mercedes has announced through its AMG division it intends to build a rival to the Audi RS3 and BMW 1M Coupe based on the A-Class. We have not seen an announcement from Mercedes confirming this so take it as a rumor for now. However, what is presented is quite interesting with a 320 hp A-Class AMG hatchback to go toe to toe. We say bring it on, and if it looks as good as the rendering and performs as well as the competition it will be a hit.

[DavidV]

What a hideous looking car!
Looks like a Scirocco with a Merc nose.

[e92]

I wonder why it took them over 14 years to finally decide to bring the A class over here. 320HP sounds very promising.

[DavidV]

Tell me that looks way different...

[Sticky]

What a hideous looking car!
Looks like a Scirocco with a Merc nose.

It is just a rendering, who knows what it will really look like.

Here is another:

[DavidV]

And that looks alot like a 1 series 3 door with a Merc nose.
Not much better.

[e92]

Lorinser had kits for the first one back in '96

[1cleanAMG]

or

2010 Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept

[DavidV]

I don't know who makes up these renderings, but they have no imagination what soever.
The first looks alot like an Opel Astra

And the second one is a spitting image of a Ford Mondeo, both with a Merc nose

[1cleanAMG]

I don't know who makes up these renderings, but they have no imagination what soever.

The second one is actually not a rendering it is the concept design study for the A Class.

[Sticky]

http://www.benzboost.com/images/impo...10/12/1204.jpg
http://www.benzboost.com/images/impo...10/12/1205.jpg

or

2010 Mercedes-Benz F800 Style Concept

http://www.benzboost.com/images/impo...10/12/1206.jpg
http://www.benzboost.com/images/impo...10/12/1207.jpg

This rendering is pretty good.

[M3_WC]

Tell me that looks way different...

VW needs to sell the Scirocco in the US. That thing is badass!

[DavidV]

The second one is actually not a rendering it is the concept design study for the A Class.

You mean as a serious replacement of this:

Does not look in the same class at all.

[DavidV]

VW needs to sell the Scirocco in the US. That thing is badass!

I didn't know VAG does not ship the Scirocco to the US.

[1cleanAMG]

You mean as a serious replacement of this:

Does not look in the same class at all.

Well the A class wont be what it was before. The new car is aimed at the 1 series and the A3.

The New Mercedes City Car is going to take the place of the old A class in that market.

[DavidV]

Well the A class wont be what it was before. The new car is aimed at the 1 series and the A3.

The New Mercedes City Car is going to take the place of the old A class in that market.

Bottom 2 pictures of what you posted look too big for that(the silver ones).
They are more like a Mondeo size car...

[1cleanAMG]

Bottom 2 pictures of what you posted look too big for that(the silver ones).
They are more like a Mondeo size car...

Well they look like that to you because you are trying to compare every picture posted here to other cars.

It isn't a Mondeo size car

[DavidV]

I always like some reference if I see new cars...
That's just me

[1cleanAMG]

I always like some reference if I see new cars...
That's just me

I dont think Mercedes designers have any other car in mind when designing a concept study.

[Sticky]

I didn't know VAG does not ship the Scirocco to the US.

I don't know why they do not, the Scirocco is a great design.

[DBFIU]

I am definately interested in a small class Mercedes. I would own one if it came out in a year or two. Turbo merc in small chassis, I'd hit it!

[DavidV]

I don't know why they do not, the Scirocco is a great design.

It's an expensive Golf with another body. Like the New Beetle. Only with more powerfull engines. It's still a Golf

[Sticky]

It's an expensive Golf with another body. Like the New Beetle. Only with more powerfull engines. It's still a Golf

True, but it looks nice.