Mercedes-Benz trial run of the "younger brother of the CLS-Class"

Mercedes-Benz aims to take greater market share of compact cars. Over the next two or three the company will release a family of small urban models, including sedan will be designed based on the concept F800 Style.

According to KHABAR KHODRO, In these days of four-door model, called in journalism Mercedes-Benz BLS-class, is tested in conditions of high temperature air in the United States. Study in detail the exterior of the prototype prevents the plastic “camouflage”, but, nevertheless, can be discerned beneath the head of the optics, the exterior mirror housings and alloy wheels. Aggressive and rapid appearance of a sedan underscore the rising belt line and sloping rear roof line.

Under the body of test protipa hiding new front-wheel platform MFA (Mercedes Frontwheel Architecture), suitable for creating models with different body styles and engines. This “truck” also allows companies to equip cars German wheel-drive system, writes MotorAuthority. BLS-Class sedan, which claims to a dominant position in the family of B-Class, the first time will be equipped with gasoline-and diesel-powered, later joined in the line of engines and hybrid electric machines and motor that runs on hydrogen fuel cells. Depending on the thickness of the purse, and personal preferences, potential buyers can order a sedan car with a manual or robotized transmission with two clutches.

Mercedes-Benz BLS-class, future rival the BMW 1-Series and Audi A3, will be launched in late 2013 and in 2014 the German manufacturer will present a model of the B-Class in the back of “crossover”.