Mercedes CLC Or Just Old C-Class Sport Coupe
Mercedes-Benz has recently brought out a new coupe version of the C-Class, called the CLC. The car has the same front end as the new C-Class, but is otherwise the old car. That means Mercedes is selling a car originally introduced in 2001, now sold as "all new" in 2008. This car therefore is now pretty much terrible. The old C-Class was never very good anyway, but now it can be beat by almost any possible competitor. It will lose to even the front wheel drive competitors. The Audi A3 for example is much better and so is the much less expensive Volkswagen GTI. The BMW 1 series is also rear wheel drive and would destroy the CLC if they were compared. Even a Ford Focus ST or Mondeo 2.5T in Europe are better car, meaning the very similar and the CLC's competitor, the Volvo C30 is also much much better. The Mazda RX-8, which is rear wheel drive and priced close enough to the CLC to compete with it, is too good to really compete with the CLC. The Alfa Romeo Brera will beat the CLC as well and even Mercedes' own A-Class is better. The list of cars that are better goes on and on. Mercedes is usually smart enough not to do this, but this time they decided they could trick people into buying an old car that seems to be new. They have decided to be cheap.
Its safety is built on the strong foundation of its rigid occupant cell, its deformation zones and the restraint systems that are tuned to them. 2 front airbags, 2 side airbags (front) and 2 head/thorax airbags; the latter cover the entire lateral surface of the windows. The Volkswagen may also be ordered with two side airbags in the rear as an option. It is always possible to deactivate the front passenger airbag, when a small child is travelling in a rear-facing seat. The status of this airbag is reported to the driver by an indicator light. Standard Isofix fitting points in the rear seating locations complete the protective measures for children. Integrated at the front and outer rear seating positions are seatbelt force limiters that reduce chest loads. Belt tensioners for the front seats, which are electrically ignited by a central control module in an accident of sufficient severity, ensure that the movements of occupants are coordinated to vehicle deceleration early on. Along with rear side airbags, the optional rear safety pack includes belt tensioners for the outer rear seats. One of the key factors in the Tiguan's success is the versatile, sophisticated and user-friendly design of its interior.
This may sound obvious, but it is not. All user controls and systems activate their functions without delay. There is one. But it is seldom needed. The seating concept is just as practical. Volkswagen Tiguan owners appreciate the higher, upright seating positions in the front and rear. Another impressive feature is that the 60:40 split rear bench that can be adjusted forwards and backwards by up to 16 cm and also reclined. Cargo capacity ranges from 470 to 1,510 litres, depending on the rear seat configuration. In addition, the seat back of the front passenger's seat can be folded down completely in the "Sport & Style" and "Track & Style" equipment versions; this lets customers stow objects measuring up to 2.5 metres in length. Inside the base versions of the 2011 Tiguan, the new seat covers in "Pakata" design are eyecatching. The bezels around the air vents will now be in "Dark Rhodium." Meanwhile, the top models are identified by details such as decorative door strips in "Silver Metallic" and new Alcantara and fabric seat covers ("Milan" style).
The Volkswagen Tiguan's range of standard features was also significantly extended. The instruments are sophisticated - both visually and to the touch - and they are laid out optimally; all controls are located where one would intuitively expect them. Consider the dashboard: located right at the top - optimally integrated in the visual fields of the driver and front passenger - is the audio or audio-navigation system. RCD 510, the RNS 310 with navigation that is an extension of the RCD 310 or the RNS 510 radio-DVD navigation system. Two air vents are located to the left of the audio system and two to the right of it. Appearing on the level beneath are controls for the standard air conditioning system. The VW Tiguan's seating system is available in two different configurations. Even in the "Trend & Fun" and "Track & Field" versions, the SUV is delivered with seats that offer height and lumbar support adjustments. As mentioned, the "Sport & Style" and "Track & Style" equipment lines have higher positioning.
In these lines, sport seats are used, and there is a storage drawer under each of the front seats. The seat back of the front passenger's seat can also be folded completely forwards. The cargo space of the Tiguan is cleanly designed, variable and practical with a level surface. With five persons aboard the vehicle, it can accommodate 470 litres. Its maximum cargo capacity is 1,510 litres with a maximum payload of 670 kg. The latest version of the Tiguan is once again exclusively powered by direct injection and charged engines. Besides versions with permanent all-wheel drive (4MOTION), front-wheel drive is being offered again in certain Tiguan versions as well. Three of the seven engines are new to the Volkswagen Tiguan line-up. The 4 petrol engines (TSI) output between 90 kW / 122 PS and 155 kW / 210 PS. The 3 diesel engines (TDI) develop 81 kW / 110 PS, 103 kW / 140 PS and 125 kW / 170 PS.
