Mercedes Benz CLC is a new version of C-Class

Mercedes-Benz Launches New CLC Sports Coupe Integrated Marketing Campaign. It basically looks like the first-generation model with the nose of the new C-Class grafted on. This primarily includes exclusive driving events that give customers the chance to enjoy at first hand the many exciting features of the CLC, as well as an interactive online campaign and all kinds of marketing activities on the part of the dealerships. In addition, specially branded pillows and eyeshades in airplanes will invite passengers to experience the car of their dreams, while the door hanger in selected hotels encourages guests "not only to dream of the new sports coupe but also to fulfill their fantasy.  

CDN spoke to Juergen Bollmann, Senior Manager and Program Manager for the new CLC he was also responsible for the design of the A-Class, B-Class and C-Class sedan that walked us around the car and pointed out the various design changes. 

The direct-steer system also improves handling safety in critical situations - for instance when taking sudden evasive action - as the field tests conducted by the Mercedes engineers demonstrate. 

The dominant upper edge of the wings underscores the wedge shape of the downward-slanting shoulder line, which combines at the rear with the upper edge of the tail lights. To learn more about the Mercedes-Benz CLC Sports Coupe integrated marketing campaign, you can find the full details in the official press release of Mercedes Benz. The six-speed manual transmission comes as standard with all engine variants. 

They should keep it in Europe - the reason why it doesn't sell well here is because American's don't want to associate the Mercedes Benz brand with "dinky little hatchbacks". 

The standard specification for the sports package includes a new direct-steer system, which further enhances the agile driving experience of the CLC while adding an important boost to safety. 

After an exceptionally hectic weekend - one that involved a quick flight to the frigid Midwest, followed by a round of inclement weather, and followed by our return flight then being cancelled - we have finally arrived back in the office, ready to bring you your daily dose of Mercedes-flavored goodness. 

A choice of seat covers in black, alpaca grey and a particularly stylish combination of black and red are available to give the interior its individual colour scheme. 

No word on which variants if any will be making it to the U S market, but it's a safe bet that the smaller petrol and diesel models won't be among the first shipments if they come at all. 

The entertainment, communications and nave systems can all be operated by voice command, too. 

The four-link independent front suspension and multilink independent rear suspension get new tuning to give better feel, but remember, it's still the old C-class under the skin, so don't expect any miracles.