Mercedes Considering A-Class Shooting Brake

MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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says that is considering even more variants on the new A-ClassMercedes-Benz A-Class Gen.3 [W 176]Germany, 2012 > present33 versions
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platform including a smaller shooting brake-styled like the CLSMercedes-Benz CLS-Class Gen.2Germany, 2010 > present50 versions
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The news come from Gordon Wagener, Mercedes' design chief, his team has been sketching a compact station wagon with front-end styling from the CLA-ClassMercedes-Benz CLA-Class Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present63 versions
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“The CLA is a four-door coupe as well, so why not do it," asked Wagener. 

Mercedes has not released any sketches of the car, but Wagener indicates that the look follows the styling changes between the CLS and CLS Shooting Brake. That means that Mercedes would add a swooping roof to the CLA to increase cargo space slightly. 

Wagener also said that he has no plans to create an A-Class-based two-seat sports car. He says that the company does not need another two-place convertible and that the market for those cars is in decline. 

Mercedes will launch the GLA-ClassMercedes-Benz GLA 250Germany, 2013 > present later this year, which is also based on the A-Class. 

Source: Car Scoop