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03/04/2015 4:34 am
Nice looking…..appears to resemble a Bentley.
John Bono
North Jersey
03/04/2015 4:37 am
If it has "over-the-top" power, I don't think it will matter. It definitely needs to be...
... AWD or at the very least, RWD. I hope they'll have other wheel options too. The interior needs to adorned in sumptuous materials too with no plastic stuff to be found.
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03/04/2015 4:53 am
PIC: I hear, in person, it's not as Bentleyesque.
That being said, even the Bentley is derivative in its own way. Ford's design has to stand on its own, one way or another. This one has some very interesting and unique touches to it. Besides, I doubt people will avoid it becasue it looks like a quarter million dollar car. 😉
I don't think RWD is in the cars but AWD is definitely there.
Ford promises the interior will be a knock out. The photos of the concept's interior are promising.
As far as I can see, Ford has a home run.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
03/04/2015 4:53 am
I think it will help sales although AWD availability is a definite must.
03/04/2015 6:16 am
Compared to Lincoln styling now - this Has to be a BIG help - just on looks alone!
03/04/2015 6:25 am
I really don't think RWD or FWD matters to most other than car mags and true enthusiasts. My wife's
M-B is horrendous in wet, snowy or icy weather. FWD would be preferable to her next time. Even M-B now has a front driver. IMO, most BMW buyers/leasers do it for appearance reasons to impress their peers mostly. M-B buyers are looking for luxury and quality. Most wouldn't even know what the drivetrain terms mean. I agree RWD is preferable for spirited handling, but under most conditions FWD is just as good,and better in bad weather without the extra cost and mpg penalty of AWD. JMHO.
03/04/2015 6:51 am
Most people today seem to only care about electronics, they wouldn't know how to drive a real car.
03/04/2015 7:20 am
Here in the Northeast many if not most M-B's are equiped with 4Matic (AWD).
John Bono
North Jersey
03/04/2015 11:07 am
I'm sorry ... but this looks like a Chrysler M300 another cheap looking knockoff-BENTLEY should sue
03/04/2015 2:30 pm
Steve, what M-B has front wheel drive? I'm pretty sure they have none.
03/04/2015 3:04 pm
Those wheels look like heads off an electric shaver.
04/04/2015 2:07 am
The CLA and GLA are both FWD with AWD optional. Most CLAs sold are FWD.
04/04/2015 3:24 am
Thanks, Steve! Much to my astonished surprised, I researched the CLA and you are right!
The CLA DOES come with FWD! I am just floored! I found this in the 'Net. "The basic version comes with front-wheel drive. Most M-B vehicles, however, have been rear-wheel drive."
That sound you hear is me removing my foot from my mouth!
😉
04/04/2015 4:55 am
LOL!