Rumorpile: Mercedes-Benz To Send B-Class As EV To U.S.

what a bland, boring, image-melting little econobox that is.

Brought to you by CAFE

Yes, CAFE sucks. Hopefully this thing isn't painfully slow and runs out of range in 50 miles. But if it performs okay, they'll fool some wealthy environmentalists into buying one. If it means we get to keep the V12 S-class, then I'm okay with it. So few B-classes will be on the road, most people won't notice it.

I'd much rather have the awesome new A-class.

Pardon the cheese, but a nice video showcasing the car (and LA):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=nRRb7wPnzm8

Holy crap Empowah, that was really cool! Yes, the A-Class manages to transcend its size and 5-door hatchback body to become a real Benz.

The new A-Class is very cool (hope a 3-door is shown soon)! The B-Class, while being a total snooze-fest, is different enough from the rest of the US Mercedes lineup as to be able to spike some interest in buying an electric version of it (a city-only car, basically). I personally wouldn't like to see a slow electric C-Class (for example - it works for any other RWD/AWD Mercedes model) offered.

I like the A-class. I can see people buying it. Personally I'd still want a rear drive Benz though.

The c230 was a disaster, I wonder if this will do any better.