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#1 of 7 When will Euro premium compact cars come to the US? by aznstuart Aug 20, 2004 (5:43 pm)
So exactly when are European cars such as the Audi A2, A3 BMW 1,2 Series MB A, B Class actually goin to make their official debute in the US? I've read mixed answers. And I also heard the 1-Series won't even make it here? Could someone please give me an answer?
#2 of 7 by rctennis3811 Aug 20, 2004 (7:15 pm)
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3 should be here next year. I highly doubt that anything smaller will come as there is just not a big market for them.
#3 of 7 B-class for sure will arrive in the USA. by raychuang00 Aug 21, 2004 (7:52 pm)
I do know that Mercedes-Benz North America (MBNA) has said the B-class will definitely make it to the USA, most likely with a small V-6 engine. A clean-running turbodiesel for the B-class may not be out of the question, especially with the entire USA beginning the switch to low-sulfur diesel fuel next year.   I have this feeling that M-B will unveil the B-class at the Detroit International Auto Show in January 2005. Replies to this message: 307web (Oct 17, 2004 7:48 pm)
#4 of 7 by rctennis3811 Aug 22, 2004 (8:39 am)
At the 2005 NAIAS, MB is planning on introducing the next-generation M-/G-Class SUVs and the crossover R-Class. I don't think the B-Class will be there...
#5 of 7 by carlisimo Aug 23, 2004 (4:47 pm)
Alfa Romeo 147gta anytime soon? Please?   As far as I know, the A3 is coming for sure, the B-class will probably come while the A-class won't for sure, and the 1-series won't, but the 2-series may.   Any news on non-German (well, non-Euro) premium compacts? I guess the RSX is too different from those we're discussing to count, but what about Infinity or Lexus? If the A3 does really well, we'll see something from them.
#6 of 7 The new 6-cyl AWD A3 5-door by creakid1 Aug 23, 2004 (9:01 pm)
coming to America looks like it's competing w/ the current Lexus IS300 5-door.   I wonder how will the next IS be like?
#7 of 7 Re: B-class for sure will arrive in the USA. [raychuang00] by 307web Oct 17, 2004 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: raychuang00 (Aug 21, 2004 7:52 pm) The low sulfur diesel fuel is not expected to be available in the US until late 2006, however the B class will be in the US before the end of next year. There is now a dedicated Mercedes B Class message forum in the Town Hall.

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