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Originally Posted by ozinaldo
I honestly believe that last time Daimler-Benz tried "something crazy" was the first generation SLK in 1990s. It all fits in today's market segmentation these "Gran Coupe"s with 4 door and coupe shape and a higher price tag than a regular sedan. It is a different form of crossover offering in a world where customers increasingly prefer among the lines products which offer a bit of everything. IMHO 1M is exact opposite of all this.
Also, I keep on seeing CLAs here, like the regular A series and I really find that there is something feeling wrong with the proportions of the CLA in real World. Interestingly I find A series much better looking in person, and if there is anyone feeling that a new 1 series hatch looks better well then my bet is that person is in absolute minority. New 1 doesn't even look like a new car in person, especially from side and rear, while the front is down right bizarre. However, I think that is still the best car in its segment, despite its looks, or lack of it.
Lastly, if I had to buy a A or CLA I would be forced to "custom destroy" the screen in order to drive anywhere without feeling nausea.
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No doubt that the A-class is more of a looker than the 1 series. The other day I saw a group of people standing around an A200 AMG and taking pictures. It was quite amusing to me.
The 1 series will definitely rock its world dynamically though!
As for the CLA, I'm really liking it, although I have not seen one in person yet. I can see the controversy with the oddly proportioned glasshouse, but I still love the overall look nevertheless.