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If you're looking for a sportier Mercedes-Benz but can't quite make the leap to a full-on Mercedes AMG Sport model, we've got some good news for you: the German automaker is about to expand its performance portfolio with a more accessible Mercedes AMG Sport range.
Set to bridge the gap between a standard Mercedes fitted with an AMG Sports package and a complete Mercedes AMG Sport performance variant, models in the the new Mercedes AMG Sport line will feature upgraded engines, suspensions and brakes. They'll even have "all-wheel drive as standard in selected markets" (almost certain to include ours).Affalterbach has confirmed that the first two Mercedes AMG Sport models will debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show in January. Though it's not saying which models will hit the stage, the teaser image above suggests that one of them will be the new MLC crossover coupe (or whatever it'll be called under the new nomenclature), while the other is almost certain to be the new Mercedes AMG Sport C450 sedan.
The launch of the Mercedes AMG Sport line is part of the brand's effort to double its 2013 sales figures by 2017 to top over 40,000 units per year globally. With the Mercedes AMG Sport line joining the standard AMG and AMG S models, the sub-brand is considerably expanding its product portfolio to cater to more customers and budgets, and will give Mercedes a vehicle range to challenge Audi S models and the BMW M Performance range.
Set to bridge the gap between a standard Mercedes fitted with an AMG Sports package and a complete Mercedes AMG Sport performance variant, models in the the new Mercedes AMG Sport line will feature upgraded engines, suspensions and brakes. They'll even have "all-wheel drive as standard in selected markets" (almost certain to include ours).Affalterbach has confirmed that the first two Mercedes AMG Sport models will debut at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show in January. Though it's not saying which models will hit the stage, the teaser image above suggests that one of them will be the new MLC crossover coupe (or whatever it'll be called under the new nomenclature), while the other is almost certain to be the new Mercedes AMG Sport C450 sedan.
The launch of the Mercedes AMG Sport line is part of the brand's effort to double its 2013 sales figures by 2017 to top over 40,000 units per year globally. With the Mercedes AMG Sport line joining the standard AMG and AMG S models, the sub-brand is considerably expanding its product portfolio to cater to more customers and budgets, and will give Mercedes a vehicle range to challenge Audi S models and the BMW M Performance range.
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