Mercedes Concept Coupe SUV Takes Notes From BMW
Is Mercedes-Benz readying its own competitor to the BMW X4 and X6 models?
That certainly seems the case with the new Concept Coupe SUV that debuted at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show, which clearly takes notes from the BMW “Sports Activity Coupe” models. Sporting muscular wings, large flared feders and massive 22-inch wheels, the Concept Coupe SUV has a high beltline and generous ground clearance. As described by Mercedes-Benz’s Head of Design, the concept is “Sensual as a coupe – vision as an SUV.”
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The concept measures in at 16-feet long and over six-feet wide with aggressive styling and a sporty look, all wrapped up in an SUV body. Under the hood is a 3.0-liter V6 with 333 hp and 354 lb-ft of torque mated to the brand’s nine-speed automatic transmission.
It is likely that the German automaker is gauging interest for such a model to be added to its lineup, especially given now that BMW has introduced the X4.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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ugliest mercedes ever ,, looks like an ugly copy of bmw x6