Mercedes-Benz: C-Class News
#761
I guess for me this redesign is kinda jarring. While the interior was somewhat lacking on the old C-Class I always liked the exterior design. And WTF is with the Germans and gluing iPads to center stacks? Audi first, then BMW now Mercedes?!
#763
Team Owner
They probably sell it right along the $60 SD cards that you can buy from them!
I guess for me this redesign is kinda jarring. While the interior was somewhat lacking on the old C-Class I always liked the exterior design. And WTF is with the Germans and gluing iPads to center stacks? Audi first, then BMW now Mercedes?!
I guess for me this redesign is kinda jarring. While the interior was somewhat lacking on the old C-Class I always liked the exterior design. And WTF is with the Germans and gluing iPads to center stacks? Audi first, then BMW now Mercedes?!
#766
Moderator
#767
Nitpicking, but why do manufacturers insist on doing black/CF roof when it doesn't line up with the windshield and rear window
other than the "glued on iPad" I think the interior looks really good. MB finally taking some chances?
other than the "glued on iPad" I think the interior looks really good. MB finally taking some chances?
#768
I drive a Subata.
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I think introducing the CLA in the lineup was a home run move by MB.
#769
The sizzle in the Steak
Dashboards designed around integrating the Nav screen are on the way out.
What BMW and MB are doing will be the future. It's a simpler interior design. Easier to MFG and design.
What BMW and MB are doing will be the future. It's a simpler interior design. Easier to MFG and design.
#770
Punk Rocker
Well people better start complaining because these new designs are terrible. Why on earth do I want a tablet looking device tacked on to the dash as though its an afterthought? Looks ridiculous and terribly unintegrated. I much preferred the dual hooded nav screen approach in the E9X 3 series rather than this new direction everybody seems to be going in...
#771
I drive a Subata.
iTrader: (1)
Well people better start complaining because these new designs are terrible. Why on earth do I want a tablet looking device tacked on to the dash as though its an afterthought? Looks ridiculous and terribly unintegrated. I much preferred the dual hooded nav screen approach in the E9X 3 series rather than this new direction everybody seems to be going in...
#772
Punk Rocker
Well MS thought Win8 was logical until everybody got pissed and they realized that they couldn't just do whatever the hell they wanted regardless of what their customers thought. Enough people complain about these abominations and the trend will change back, regardless how much more $$$ it costs...
#773
Moderator
#774
I drive a Subata.
iTrader: (1)
Well MS thought Win8 was logical until everybody got pissed and they realized that they couldn't just do whatever the hell they wanted regardless of what their customers thought. Enough people complain about these abominations and the trend will change back, regardless how much more $$$ it costs...
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charliemike (12-19-2013)
#775
The sizzle in the Steak
Well people better start complaining because these new designs are terrible. Why on earth do I want a tablet looking device tacked on to the dash as though its an afterthought? Looks ridiculous and terribly unintegrated. I much preferred the dual hooded nav screen approach in the E9X 3 series rather than this new direction everybody seems to be going in...
To each his own certainly, but MB and BMW set the trends quite a bit of the time, and it appears this will be the future.
There really is no need for a huge hump in the dash anymore. The electronics have become so small and thin.
Cheaper, simpler, sleeker.
It will become the new norm in design.
#776
Wouldn't dumb opportunists break into your car thinking they can pry that thing off and selling it?
#777
Race Director
#778
The sizzle in the Steak
#779
#780
Manufacturer advantages be damned, I have to agree that the nav-screen looks like an afterthought. Reminds me too much of old-school/aftermarket pop up or flip-up screens.
#781
#782
I'm the Firestarter
They couldn't really do what Tesla did because regular cars need a center tunnel.
#783
AZ Community Team
Every gen of the C class has gotten better.
1G was far better than the 190E which was cheap and a POS.
Only thing with the new one if the iPad glued to the center stackup, infortatinment is important it just looks out of place.
1G was far better than the 190E which was cheap and a POS.
Only thing with the new one if the iPad glued to the center stackup, infortatinment is important it just looks out of place.
#784
Instructor
I hated the nav screen look on the Mazda 3 too until I sat in it and drove it. It's placement is not as awkward when it's actually in use and you're driving, but I agree in pictures it does look out of place.
Funny thing for me though is at the completely side angle in the white C class photo it reminds me of the 2G RL almost with that short rounded backside with slightly different tail lights. Not sure I'm digging it from anywhere but head on. Love that steering wheel though
Funny thing for me though is at the completely side angle in the white C class photo it reminds me of the 2G RL almost with that short rounded backside with slightly different tail lights. Not sure I'm digging it from anywhere but head on. Love that steering wheel though
#785
I'm the Firestarter
Yea definitely with the tapered tail the new C is less sport and more comfort/luxury.
I read in the specs that the iPad-size nav screen is actually only 8.something inches, which is not that big... I think other cars do larger screens better, like BMW for example. Even Lexus only has a 7" screen but they can easily fit an 8.5" screen in the cavity.
I read in the specs that the iPad-size nav screen is actually only 8.something inches, which is not that big... I think other cars do larger screens better, like BMW for example. Even Lexus only has a 7" screen but they can easily fit an 8.5" screen in the cavity.
#786
I like the interior apart from the nav screen. For you nuthuggers defending it, the S-class has an integrated setup so this is obviously a cost-based decision.
#787
Senior Moderator
yeah, they should have definitely put the S-class interior in the C-class.
#788
#789
Senior Moderator
there doesn't appear to be the real estate required for this kind of integration on the C-Class.
#790
That S-Class interior I wanna be wealthy.
#792
#794
I drive a Subata.
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#796
Are we discussing the C-class or is this the MTEAZY callout thread? Do I need to PM dick pics to satisfy some of you guys??
I didnt really get mad at srika I just put him on blast because he knew what I was talking about but played dumb in the first reply. And charliemike is a mama bear whenever a German product is involved.
I didnt really get mad at srika I just put him on blast because he knew what I was talking about but played dumb in the first reply. And charliemike is a mama bear whenever a German product is involved.
#797
Punk Rocker
Whatever about forum etiquette, fact remains that there are functional advantages to the integrated nav screen, the most important of which is that glare is great reduced. I'd imagine that C-class screen would be nearly impossible to see in bright sunlight...
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MTEAZY (12-23-2013)
#798
I drive a Subata.
iTrader: (1)
This isn't Acura we are talking about.
Obviously they have tested it to make sure it works under the sunlight. If we were to bash the design, that's fine. But if you are going to bash the functionality of this, please go check it out in person first and let us know.
Obviously they have tested it to make sure it works under the sunlight. If we were to bash the design, that's fine. But if you are going to bash the functionality of this, please go check it out in person first and let us know.
#799
#800
Fahrvergnügen'd
Are we discussing the C-class or is this the MTEAZY callout thread? Do I need to PM dick pics to satisfy some of you guys??
I didnt really get mad at srika I just put him on blast because he knew what I was talking about but played dumb in the first reply. And charliemike is a mama bear whenever a German product is involved.
I didnt really get mad at srika I just put him on blast because he knew what I was talking about but played dumb in the first reply. And charliemike is a mama bear whenever a German product is involved.
Your irrational generalizations are getting tedious.