Yes, you're right, the very same
modular architecture underpinning the entire family of compact Mercedes - Benz models, A-Class, B - Class, CLA and GLA included.
Not exact matches
Arguably the biggest update, however, is the car's new chassis, a bespoke variation of the Volkswagen Group's
modular MSB
architecture, which is set to
underpin all future upmarket Porsches, Audis, and Bentleys.
The Ghost, Wraith, and recently revealed Dawn have since taken their spots in the lineup, prepped for Phase II of Rolls - Royce's revival, which will revolve around an all - new, all - aluminum
modular architecture developed from scratch that will
underpin all future Rolls - Royces.
Unlike other Volvo offerings, the XC40 comes
underpinned by a new
modular vehicle
architecture called CMA.
-- New Jetta is longer, wider and taller than the model it replaces — Has a more mature stance —
Underpins the
modular MQB
architecture — Boot space remains identical as before at 510 - litres
Set to debut at the upcoming Geneva motor show, the new Audi TT coupe gets more contemporary
underpinnings incorporating elements of parent company Volkswagen's latest MQB (Modularen Querbau —
modular transverse
architecture) platform.
Despite sharing its
underpinnings with the Golf (both sit on VW's MQB
modular architecture), Atlas quickly claimes the status of Volkswagen's largest model to date.
Based on the
modular Giorgio platform, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio boasts the same basic
architecture and
underpinnings as the Giulia sedan.
The X1 sheds the rear wheel drive platform of the 3 Series in favor of the new UKL
modular platform, the same
architecture that
underpins the MINI Cooper and BMW 2 - Series Active Tourer.
Because it's the first VW Group product to feature the MQB A0
modular platform, a new
architecture that will
underpin an array of vehicles in the future, including the next - generation VW Polo and VW Polo - based SUV, the next - gen Audi A1, and the upcoming SEAT Arona SUV.
The chassis uses the Volkswagen Group's Modularer Querbaukasten (
modular transversal toolkit in English, or MQB for short)
architecture that also
underpins the next iterations of the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta.
It utilizes the same
modular architecture with rear - wheel - drive found in the latest C - Class, which will also end up
underpinning most of M - B's lineup over the coming decade.
The A-class rides on Mercedes - Benz's new
modular front
architecture (MFA) platform that
underpins the second - generation B - class.
The C - X17 is
underpinned by a new
modular aluminium
architecture which is crucial for the company's success in the volume segment.
The E-Class is
underpinned by an evolution of Mercedes»
modular rear
architecture (MRA) platform.
Confirming its maiden crossover vehicle, Jaguar says the C - X17 «concept study» was created to introduce its advanced new
modular aluminium platform
architecture, which is also expected to
underpin the belated replacement for its underwhelming X-Type.
Confirming the all - new SUV will not be based on the Range Rover Evoque's LR - MS steel platform, the British luxury brand says the C - X17 design study was created to «introduce Jaguar's new, high - advanced,
modular aluminum
architecture» and demonstrate «the diversity of vehicles that could be produced using this
architecture, which
underpins the innovative future of the Jaguar brand».
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.
Components from the
modular electric - vehicle
architecture that
underpins the new crossover will be used by Daimler's future plug - in hybrid and hydrogen - electric models as well.
Yes, the
modular MRA (
modular rear
architecture)
underpinnings is essentially the same as the latest C - Class» saloon, but with the lower kerb weight makes it far more brisk and smooth under heavy acceleration.
In late 2011, Mercedes launched the third generation of the A-Class (W 176), which ditched the sandwich
architecture and adopted a classic
modular platform with transverse mounted engines and front - wheel drive: the MFA platform, that also
underpins the next - generation A-Class in a heavily updated variant..
The Compact SUV also happens to be Volvo's first vehicle to be
underpinned by their new
modular vehicle
architecture (CMA) platform.
The
modular platform
architecture follows the same theory as the much talked about MQB
underpinnings of traverse - engine - mounted models like the Golf, but applies it to longitudinal, front - engined and all - wheel drive models.
However, in March of last year the company unveiled some details about its next generation
modular architecture, the Subaru Global Platform, which debuted
underpinning the fifth generation Impreza earlier this year.
The new C - Class Coupé sits on the same
modular MRA (
modular rear
architecture)
underpinnings as the latest C - Class saloon.
It's built on the MEB platform, the
modular architecture developed from scratch to
underpin every model that emerges from Volkswagen's soon - to - launch electric car offensive.