The Mercedes-Benz’s response to the BMW X6 – the “MLC“, will be named the “ML Coupe” when it is announced in the next year.
Sources told us there are 3 trims planned for the US market at this moment: a V6 base model, a turbo V8 model and an AMG model.
The ML Coupe is sharing the same platform with the ML Class SUV, and will be built at Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa, Alabama plant along with the ML class.
Due to developement of the large SUV market (BMW X6, Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Mercedes-Benz MLC Class, Tesla Model X), especially growing customer base in US and Asia, our VW insider told us the production Audi Q8 is given the green light and its arriving date is set.
At this moment, the initial official reveal venue is said to be in China.
The car body will made of around 60% of steel, 40% of aluminum or other lightweight materials. V6 and V8 engines will be offered, including a V6 diesel engine. Four-wheel-drive Quattro system is standard.
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