Not exact matches
Dimensionally, it fits right in line with the
compact crossover segment, vastly differentiating itself from the outgoing QX50, a car which suffered from dated hatchback proportions and ancient
platform architecture.
As opposed to BMW, Mercedes will not develop its electric models on the
platforms of its conventional models, opting instead for a dedicated modular
architecture called MEA (Mercedes Electric
Architecture) which will support a wide variety of applications — as many as 10 models, from
compact cars to luxury sedans in the vein of the S - Class.
The vehicle shares the same
architecture as the
compact Mitsubishi Lancer, which is known as the GS
platform.
The brand's new four - door
compact rides on the Subaru Global
Platform, a new
architecture that will underpin all of the company's upcoming models.
The B - class is the first model to be based on Mercedes - Benz's new modular front
architecture platform that, with varying wheelbase lengths and track widths, will also underpin the new A-class
compact, the CLC four - door coupe, the GLC junior SUV and — as part of an alliance between their parent companies, Daimler and Renault — selected Nissan models as well.
In the
compact segment alone, Mercedes will present 8 new models based on the second generation of the MFA
architecture (modular front - wheel drive
platform).
The all - new XT4 rides on what Cadillac calls «an all - new
compact SUV
architecture,» though that's likely a lengthened version of the D2XX
platform used by the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain.
The Eclipse is based on Mitsubishi's Project America
platform, a front - drive
architecture shared with the Galant Sedan and the Endeavor SUV, and this fact doesn't portend sports -
compact glory.
The new Mercedes - Benz
compact models are built on a new
platform, the MFA II, in fact a strong make - over of the current MFA
architecture.
Dodge, Alfa Romeo, and possibly Jeep are getting a new
platform and
architecture, for
compact to large cars and crossovers.