Recently, Daimler signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Automotive, to further deepen the cooperation between the two, in addition to Mercedes-Benz GLK will be made during the year, there are three compact car is also coming true made. In imported cars, the Mercedes-Benz SLK and CLS are also importing country later this year, we have these new cars each inventory, focus users may wish to look at.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class sedan, the Mercedes-Benz GLK will be made to achieve this year, and future plans to introduce three new compact car, the impact of the fastest growing SUV market and the largest share of the compact car market.
1 Mercedes-Benz C-class facelift and will be listed in July
Beijing Benz C-Class facelift with overseas synchronization, will be in the domestic market in July, the major facelift of the exterior upgrades and configuration, and dynamic optimization, it is learned will launch 5 models.
Power, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class used 1.6T supercharged (C180K), 1.8T turbo (C200-135kw and C260-150kw) and the 3.0L naturally aspirated engine (C300), abolished the cash 1.8T supercharged and the 2.5L naturally aspirated models. Transmission, in addition C180K using 5G-TRONIC 5 speed automated manual transmission, the other models all with 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automated manual transmission, the transmission efficiency is improved, lower fuel consumption than the current model.
Configuration, compared to older models, the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes standard with all wireless Bluetooth music system input, attention warning system, to maintain auxiliary functions, LED daytime running lights and other configuration; and also joined with models for the automatic berth parking aid, adaptive seat belts; top model is added to the bi-xenon headlamps, adaptive high beam assist, rear black privacy glass and intelligent lighting systems.
(2) Mercedes-Benz GLK, made during the year (listing date to be determined)
Following the Audi Q5 made, the Mercedes-Benz GLK also put on the domestic agenda. The latest news from the point of view, made Mercedes-Benz GLK will be made within this year, compared with BMW X1 launch date is earlier, with the news before the exposure is likely devaluation GLK 300 4MATIC, the price as high as 40 million.
China-made Mercedes-Benz GLK in appearance and interior without making too many changes, even with the import version of the powertrain is also consistent in this regard is to ensure that the original, it also shows that some anxious Mercedes-Benz, and not for corresponding changes in the characteristics of the domestic market.
Tail "Beijing Benz" and "4MATIC" logo
Directory from the previous reporting point of view, the devaluation of domestic GLK GLK 300 4MATIC models with 7-speed automated manual transmission. Engine model 272 948, and imported GLK 300 4MATIC models that used exactly the same V6 naturally aspirated models, the maximum output 170kw, peak torque of 300Nm.
3 three compact cars, the specific uncertain (guess: A grade, B grade, BLS?)
Mercedes-Benz plans to introduce three compact cars, premium compact car can be seen for the domestic market very seriously. Mercedes-Benz s current models are compact, only A and B, two models are in the domestic market have been imported, we are more familiar, and the other a compact sedan also not sure whether that has begun Overseas road test of the BLS (B-class sedan)? Mercedes-Benz A Class, B-class replacement soon, BLS began the road test, we simply introduce them.
☆ A grade, B grade replacement soon
Mercedes-Benz A-class concept car at Shanghai Motor Show in April this year, the patent map and a road test spy photos have recently been exposed, the production version of the model continues the concept car design, the MPV styling than cash, some of the new BMW 1 Class A Department of feeling, is a standard hatchback compact car.
New Mercedes-Benz A-class will use the MFA platform, there are a variety of highly fuel-efficient engine options, but will also introduce A25 AMG high-performance version, the use of a 2.0T turbocharged engine, maximum power between the 324-355PS.
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class is also about to generation, is expected to Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year. New Class B BlueZERO concept car borrowed elements of the body is more compact and elegant, its silhouette and cash Benz R-Class is somewhat similar.
In addition, a new generation will be using the new Class B precursor MFA new platform, launched in addition to the traditional five-door hatchback, as well as two-door Coupe, Sedan and Sedan Crossover and other new models. Power, the new car will be powered from the Renault 1.2L, 1.4L and 1.8L and other variety of small-displacement gasoline or diesel engines. In addition, plans to introduce fuel cell vehicles and pure electric version.
☆ Mercedes-Benz BLS, Mercedes-Benz B-Class sedan
In the compact car market, Mercedes-Benz A-and B have, but all hatchback models, and for sedan car market, Mercedes-Benz has been the lack of a flagship model, but this situation will be changed, the new Mercedes-Benz BLS Road Spy trial has been exposed, the fastest car is expected to launch in 2013.
BLS is based on the new generation of Mercedes-Benz B-Class platform (MFA precursor platform) to build, can be seen as a B-level sedan version, using the four-door Coupe shape, size, CLS luxury coupe than the smaller circle. Power, there will be 2.0L and 2.2L gasoline engine and other options.
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Mercedes-Benz SLK hardtop roadster and CLS have the luxury sports car unveiled at the Shanghai auto show, these two cars will be held in August and September, an official in the domestic market.
☆ new Mercedes-Benz SLK, 8 month listing
The new third-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK two-door hardtop convertible sports car in to keep the body light, dynamic shape, based on the new SLK s design is more stylish and comfortable, not only the appearance of the avant-garde and functional, the introduction of a new Magic Sky panoramic sunroof.
Power, the entry-level SLK200 BlueEFFICIENCY equipped with 1.8T engine, the output 125kw; SLK250 BlueEFFICIENCY models equipped with high power 1.8T, the maximum power 150kw; and SLK350 BlueEFFICIENCY use 3.5L V6, the maximum power 225kw; the future there will be SLK55 AMG models debut . Associated with the new 7G-TRONIC PLUS enhanced seven-speed gearbox.
☆ Mercedes-Benz CLS, 9 month listing
The new CLS-Class sport sedan heritage of the previous generation is not only elegant and slender body proportions, and perfect a new generation of Mercedes-Benz models to show the design of the language, body lines and dynamic fashion, with muscular wheel arches filled with the design, exudes flamboyant, fascinating sports atmosphere.
In addition, compared with the previous generation, the new CLS sports car wheelbase longer, more spacious interior space, while the electromechanical steering system directly, 7G-TRONIC PLUS enhanced seven-speed automatic transmission, the latest technology, The new CLS will make handling and comfort has been improved.
In power, the new CLS application of the fuel injection gasoline engines. Including the 3.5L V6 petrol version and 4.6L V8, AMG version with the latest twin-turbo 5.5L V8 engine. Appearance in the booth is the Mercedes-Benz CLS350, the use of a new 3.5L V6 direct injection engine, the maximum output power of 225kw, peak torque of 368Nm.
Berlin, Germany – June 29, Daimler AG and its Chinese partner Beijing Automotive Group Limited (Auto Group) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to further deepen bilateral cooperation in China. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and German Chancellor Angela Merkel attended the signing ceremony. Also attending the ceremony were Chairman of Daimler AG, Mercedes – Benz Group President Dieter Zetsche, Daimler Northeast Asia Investment Co., Ltd., Mr. Ulrich Walker, chairman and CEO, and Beijing Automobile Group Co. Chairman Mr. Xu Heyi.
Under the agreement, Daimler will further expand its business in China, and deepen the cooperation with Beijing Automotive Group. About 20 billion euros will be injected into a joint venture in China, both Beijing Benz Automobile Co., Ltd..
Dr. Dieter Zetsche said: "With the signing of the new framework agreement, we have this core market in China s long-term and significant development, the establishment of a substantial strategic direction to achieve the intention of these cooperation projects is an important component of China s strategy for our business in China plays an important role in sustainable development by 2020, the global sale of each of the five compact luxury car, there will be a will is in China, the huge growth potential, makes us more determined to push forward China-made compact cars in the process. "
Agreement includes the following items:
Further expansion of local production of passenger cars in China, except in 2011 GLK midsize luxury sport utility vehicle made, but also including the other three Mercedes – Benz luxury car made a new generation of compact plan will in 2013 and gradually implemented.
According to market demand, the current C-Class and E-Class long wheelbase 80,000 units of annual capacity has been further improved.
The new engine plant will begin manufacturing in 2013 4-cylinder petrol engines for Mercedes – Benz cars and light trucks of local production. Engine plant maximum annual design capacity will reach 25 million units, with the highest initial annual capacity of up to 10 million units. Since then sales growth capacity can be further increased demand.
Set up a new R & D center, which will be responsible for vehicle testing and matching, will also work together with suppliers to carry out research and development.
More investment projects with its partners Daimler invested € 3 billion in China, the strategic part of the overall plan.
Especially in China, a compact luxury car market showing huge growth potential. In 2010, about 77 million Chinese consumers to buy products of the market segments. Daimler expects, as of 2020, a compact luxury car market in China will exceed the size of two million per year. By then, China s global share of this market segment is also from the existing 12% to 20% or more, the world s largest compact luxury car market.
"Import Mercedes – Benz B-Class Grand Sports Tourer successful introduction of our compact luxury car market in China a success and laid a good foundation in order to better meet market demand, we have recently introduced another import A Class with the C-class car with, GLK, smart, A-and B-Class models together to form a young and Mercedes lineup, Mercedes-Benz in China currently occupies nearly 40% of sales. "Ulrich Walker added," these special for our passenger business reached cooperation intentions, will help to continue our profitable growth in China. "
Beijing Automobile Group Co., Ltd. Mr. Xu Heyi said: "Beijing Auto Group and Daimler are long-term strategic partner. These projects are both local production in China to expand an important measure, which will become a model of economic cooperation between China and Germany. "