Rumorpile: Mercedes-Benz Says Yes To The X6 Competitor

Interesting, I wonder just how much demand there really is and how long the model will last before they cut it loose as being a drag on profits.

It would be more interesting if they did something radical--a high riding 4x4 2dr, 2 seat convertible w/ folding hardtop..something like an ML-SLK This sounds too much like a 'me too' item for a tiny niche.

It would be more interesting if they did something radical--a high riding 4x4 2dr, 2 seat convertible w/ folding hardtop..something like an ML-SLK This sounds too much like a 'me too' item for a tiny niche.

I would agree, I remember when Jeep showed off that very cool 2 seat 2 door open buggy and it was radical and very cool. MB could lead rather than follow and create a very new Niche auto.

Imagen a Luxury 2door, 2 seat SRX adam version for the beach play.

It would be more interesting if they did something radical--a high riding 4x4 2dr, 2 seat convertible w/ folding hardtop..something like an ML-SLK This sounds too much like a 'me too' item for a tiny niche.

I would agree, I remember when Jeep showed off that very cool 2 seat 2 door open buggy and it was radical and very cool. MB could lead rather than follow and create a very new Niche auto.

I remember seeing this in a car mag a few years ago, thought it was such a cool idea...

The Jeep concept above is really cool, but the jacked MB looks like a West Virginia backyard special.
I didn't think there were anywhere near enough X6 sales to warrant a (rebadged) "answer" from MB, but legitimate business cases are not something that MB worries about much.

And how many sales is MB targeting at? 5 per month?

And how many sales is MB targeting at? 5 per month?

Yup, One must wonder just what their idea of Break even is, I would love to see the business case and marketing plan for this as I doubt there really is much market for this auto. MB has not had the greatest track record since buying Chyrsler.

^ September BMW X6 sales were a measly 375 units, or around what the R-class was selling at when canned.

Is mercedees SURE there's a business case here?? I didn't think so.

I think it is a dumb idea. The ML is a good seller, but why make an MLC, that won't sell that well and will only take away from the ML. I am sure the business case they are talking of is it will be identical to the ML, except for the sloped rear end and it will cost $10,000 more. They'll get a few dopes to buy it for a few years, then like all the other niche cars it will die.