Mercedes Planning to Expand Small Car Lineup

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CEO Dieter Zetsche is preparing to expand the company's compact lineup, including a front-wheel drive, compact car.

"We are considering the final portfolio of the next generation of our compact cars. We have to define it and we may expand the portfolio," said Zetsche. 

Mercedes'Mercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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compact lineup currently includes the CLA-ClassMercedes-Benz CLA-Class Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present63 versions
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, B-ClassMercedes-Benz B-Class Gen.2 [W246]Germany, 2012 > present42 versions
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, A-ClassMercedes-Benz A-Class Gen.3 [W 176]Germany, 2012 > present33 versions
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and GLA-ClassMercedes-Benz GLA 250Germany, 2013 > present, which will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. 

It is considering adding a CLA convertible and station wagon. An A-Class-based, two-seat roadster is also a long-shot possibility. 

Among these cars, the GLA-Class and CLA-Class will be sold in the US. The B-Class will only be offered there as a pure EV model.

Source: Automotive News