2:22 ⬅ Jump straight ahead to the news! But thank you so much, you guys make this possible! Have an awesome Christmas! Don't forget to tune in on the 27th December for the biggest and most informative video you've ever seen! 🙏
Thanks, Nick. Another sterling video. I like the tree. Release the video between 16h00 - 17h00, good. I like the way you were screaming around the track at the 11min33sec mark, with your head tilting the correct way, too. 😅😅
I really don't know what I would have done without you, well...I mean... without watching your videos 😉 My old Mercedes was 10 years old, and my goodness what a difference 10 years made! Still learning, next thing will be assisted parking 😅. Thank you Nick, and a Merry Christmas from Texas, to you and your family, including your handsome dog!
Thank you! ☺️ Yeah as soon as the camera comes out he knows, 😅 🐾 Keep an eye out on the 27th! I usually take two weeks off at Christmas but the videos are continuing on throughout this time! 😊
All the best to you Nick for Christmas and the new year .. and your dog .. Awww how chilled was it looking on the chair ..Looking forward to more vlogs in the new year mate
Happy Christmas Nick! You've done more for Mercedes PR than any agency could wish to. Fantastic videos and balanced views, I'm sure the channel will go from strength to strength in 2025!!
Thank you! 🙏 Based on this video: th-cam.com/users/shortsd8sV-bfNpF4?si=8TUmn06JJQKSv05M I’ve already been chatting with them to plan a few videos for next year. Let’s just say there’s some exciting things coming! There will be a mix of other brands, much like I’ve done over the last year (for comparison and to grow my channel further) but most will be Mercedes stuff. Just a sprinkle of other things 🙏 Thank you! ☺️
Merry Christmas Nick. Love the videos; the information you provide on the cars is a huge help and gave me much peace of mind on our EQA purchase! Love finding out new tips and tricks because the tech can be overwhelming. Keep up the good work… I’ll be watching next year 😮😊
Thanks Nick, I entered the world of Mercedes courtesy of a C350e. Your videos helped me navigate the bewildering array of technology in front of me. I charge at home, and am using fuel at 1.7L per 100km. Keep up the good work, and have a happy holiday
Great Xmas vibes Nick. Excited to see what Mercedes are bringing to the table or should I more aptly say track! Love your dog, he has great presence/personality and so photogenic too.
Brilliant thanks nick...you've been so helpful and informative especially as I've had my cla.35..last January..fantastic car...excellent info regarding mbux and stuff...I'm loving it...a proper motor!...looking forward to your excellent merc reviews in 2025 mate..merry Christmas 🎅 and happy new year..Gazz
I rmb last year wishing you during this season, time flies for real. Keep up the fantastic work like always, you helped so much with your incredible contents and myself in Malaysia I like to thank you and let you know how much I appreciate your channel. Merry Christmas and happy new year Nick 🥳 🎉
Another year of great & informative videos from you Nick. Looking forward to a continuation in 2025. Merry Christmas & HNY. P.S. will the new CLA have an SB version I wonder?
Thank you very much Nick for a year always full of news from Mercedes. We love the Mercedes brand and that's why we love your channel. Happy holidays to you too and see you in 2025.😊
Sorry I was referring to the GLC SUV (that’s what I’ve seen online) but realistically it’ll be probably 2026 for those ones at the end I mentioned. And Coupe’s never launch at the same time from what I’ve seen. And to top that AMG’s are always way after that. So I’m pretty sure you’re good 😊 What colour did you go for? Thank you! 🐾
Great video! I find it pity that the a class won’t be continued anymore, if you compare it with its direct contest, it’s really outstanding. Merry Christmas!
Hi Nick, thanks for all the great videos, so helpful. I’ve just changed my lovely A250e for a c class, 24 hours in and loving it, but I don’t understand how to do routines. Have you done a video on them at some point? Many thanks
Thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoy them! 🤓🙏 I’ve actually just emailed Mercedes yesterday booking in some cars for 2025 for filming something on routines so I plan to make one!
Hard to say, depends how the market reacts. The most recent models to stop production were the were the C-Class Coupe & Cabriolet & E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet models. So possibly that might paint a picture? I personally didn’t see what the values were before though….
The CLE 53 performance exhaust just pumps the sound through the speakers, it doesn't make the car louder on the outside(something a certain other AMG youtuber got wrong!). New sound regulations(which get harder for EU7) have put an end to loud cars.
It’s a shame…I like AMG’s because of their unique growl! Have you seen these sound capture devices in city centres like London that will fine you if your car is too loud? 😳
@@npoleary indeed!. I'm torn. I love the sound of a big V8 when used responsibly but I also don't want people to have to be pissed off for my hobby. The problem is there are enough people out there willing to be anti-social with their exhausts to ruin it for the rest of us.
I love your Christmas specials. I can only imagine how amazing it would’ve been to go to Germany and see the factory. Our local dealership is getting a 25CLE 53 Cabrio. I have the build sheet, and it looks amazing. But it’s 98,000 USD. Should be here in April, same time I purchased my C300 Cab. Maybe time to upgrade? Love your puppy.
My wife's just bought a new A Class Premium Plus, and it's a great car with an awesome spec. Mercedes would be crazy to more out of the small/medium size hatchback ICE market so early - just look at what's happening with ford in the UK after they ditched the Fiesta - sales plummet, profitability down the toilet. Lots of people won't consider a "larger" car My wife looked at a new CLA or C Class but they just felt too big and she wasn't comfortable driving them. They will lose a lot of potential sales to other rival manufacturers - even from loyal brand customers,
Based on what I’ve heard working for them, they were going to get rid of the A models but have now pushed that date back a few years and from a definite to a potentially
Interesting video Nick 👍 seems like the EQC is being discontinued as it’s not in the Mercedes new car list? Maybe the new CLA electric in an SUV style will replace the EQC? Best seasons wishes 🎉
Ah yes that one was dropped a little while ago now But I do keep seeing “EQC mkii spy shots” I was going to include it in this video but I only found that rumour in a couple of places Possibly! That would make sense! And you thank you! 🙏
Interesting stuff Nick. Can’t understand the logic behind giving up the smaller car market entirely and it would be a big surprise and disappointment to a lot of people. Looking at the obvious though - is there room for both an A Class Saloon and a CLA as they exist now? Also, I’m unsure how good a seller the B Class is for Mercedes any longer, certainly in the UK. We’ll have to wait and see what happens. Ken
I used to supply the automotive industry, GM, SAAB, ROVER, PEUGEOT. They use a prefix of normally two letters and then numbers for a new car. They also start developing a new model 5 to 6 years ahead of the current model.
Great video, as always. You think there will be any decent deals on the E Class next year? £68k for a E220d Prem+ is silly. Seen these have £1k support from this week. Thank you
Thank you! 🙏 Possibly? Sorry I wouldn’t know about offers etc, in the UK Mercedes actually changed to a thing called Agency when it comes to selling cars. So basically when you buy a new car, there’s no haggling now in between different dealers. They’re all the same price. They do have offers and discounts throughout the year on selected models. But every dealer will be 100% exactly the same. So this way, you just go to your preferred one 🤓 For the E-Class though, I highly doubt they would have offers on such a new car but seeing as it will have been out for a little as of next year, possibly? You’ll have to keep an eye out. Or get chatting with dealers to see if they are selling demo’s etc Currently through, the E-Class in some areas has more tech than the S-Class! It’s a beautiful car!
I assume then you no longer have a contract with a dealer for your car and it’s now directly with MB UK who have sold you the vehicle, so any issues, complaints are for MB UK to sort. If not the “agency” agreement with retailers would be illegal as its price fixing and anti-competitive.
Mercedes dealers in the UK would sort anything for servicing or if something needed looking at. But they sell on behalf of Mercedes UK 🤓 But they are their own businesses outright.
I have heard myself that the A class is finishing next year but I really wish they would keep the A class 4 door saloon, I much prefer saloons and coupe's to hatchback and even suv's though today I was behind a GLC and it looked stunning.
I really can’t see Mercedes ceasing the A-Class especially as it’s one of their best sellers, seem to remember reading it’s the No1 top selling hatchback 🤔
The problem is, it is a best seller here. And most likely only here. As a global business it probably doesn’t sell as well as others in other countries or in some countries it’s not even for sale. I hope they don’t as it’s a good car! 🤓
@ I could see the B-Class going but the sole purpose of the A-Class is to encourage newbies into Mercedes ownership at an entry level price with the hope you’ll upgrade higher up in the range in the future, the Mercedes dealership where I purchased my A200 told me exactly that so I can’t see it, but time will tell I guess, maybe you’ve heard it from a good source & know way better than me Nick… I’m just saying it doesn’t make sense to me. Anyway thanks for all your content & have a great Christmas & a happy New year, look forward to further updates from you in 2025 👍🏻
Well spotted! I was waiting to see if anyone noticed 👀 Mercedes very kindly gifted me the new CLE Cabriolet model when I went to the film the CLE Cabriolet and the CLE 53 earlier in the year. First time out of the original packaging! 👀
Sadly Mercedes don’t really post about software updates in the years I’ve made videos about them. They release software security updates and bug fixes more than anything else (and of course map updates for the in-built nav) But extra features are found on the new generations of multimedia system, so new model released every 3-4 years. So as an example, A-Class came out in 2018, slight change in the generation of multimedia system in 2022 (ish)
Good evening Nick-I am profoundly disturbed about the demise of the A250! Mine is 2023 and 21,000k's. I never gave Mercedes permission to discontinue this model! I am horrified just thinking about driving an obsolete Mercedes around New Zealand! Would you be kind enough to ask Mercedes to reconsider their position please? The 165Kw engine on 100 octane fuel is a magnanimous tribute to the man who built it. I've always considered my A250 THE Mercedes Benz-the rest of the range are nothing more the copies of it! 😊
Hey! It makes sense from a global perspective, there are only a couple of countries where hatchbacks are sold in the masses (UK is one of them). We love a good hatchback here! So we’ll have to see, it will be a shame if they do. Sadly whatever their decision I’m sure they’re already committed! I’ll keep everyone updated if I hear anything.
That would be cool! When Mercedes bring out a new model, they usually bring out AMG’s a year or so later (if they do for this one). So we’ll have to keep an eye out in 2026
@@Mylopas22 Hi, yes you are right about good deals at Mercedes. I traded in my 2021 CLA 45s for a new facelift CLA 45s last month and I paid the same price as I did in 2021 and included 2 years free servicing in the deal. Brilliant car!
The rumour that the A, B and C Classes are going to be discontinued has been around for a while and it is obvious that this is inevitable with the EU ending ICE cars soon. All of the Mercedes ICE powered models are at the end of their cycle. What concerns me is that Mercedes has EQA/B/C are based on the GLA/B/C but there are no normal sized EQ alternatives. I want a small hatch. I don't want an SUV EQA or EQB - they don't suit my needs and are basically butt ugly (though not as ugly as Bimmers). When will we see a small Mercedes EV hatch? I feel that they're making a mistake as "size isn't everything". I don't want an SUV and I don't want a Smart.
Well the new CLA is coming so that’s a small EV (compared with the other larger cars Mercedes offers) But it’ll be interesting to see how big this car actually is
Yeah but if an electric car is doing 300 to 400 miles I’ll be stopping for a break. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever travelled in a petrol car from full to empty without stopping. I might have done when I drove back from Scotland once…
@ but they don’t do 300-400 miles. TAYCAN says 300 range. Also say charge to 80%. Don’t go below 20%. So that leaves 60% which is 180 mile. But this time of year with 100% charge the range is about 210-220 max.
Haha the GLB is a marmite car, some people love it and say it has looks of a G-Class due to its shape as it’s very practical. But some really don’t like the boxy look
I’ve just bought a CLE and because of the treatment I received in the showroom I firmly believe that Mercedes Benz is going to shut their dealerships, I think that their cars will be advertised through their website with a fixed price that isn’t negotiable and after you order it will be delivered to your door or to a service centre near where you live.
I am in the USA and the A-class lasted 2-3 years here and is already killed off. I suspect the A-class will be dead everywhere next year since the CLA is basically the same and that platform and powertrain will end up in the GLA and GLB.
Benz is in financial trouble I heard. I bet they would start discontinuing several models, as development of new models is very expensive. I just hope they will ditch the EV's as they had a huge loss on those cars.
Financial Trouble is relative. They are only making lots of profit rather than enormous profits. Other car brands would be delighted to be in MBs position at the moment.
The story of them discontinuing models would possibly paint that picture in some lights but I don’t believe that to be true at all. It’s exactly as @PrabjitNijjar says, the new CLA has some leading benchmarks which are far higher than their competitors. Makes me think they spent a lot of money developing it! Hoping to check it out next year! For the A-Class, it’s a top seller here in the UK, but I don’t believe there are many countries that like hatchbacks as much as we do in the UK 😅 So naturally as a global brand, if it’s not selling in other countries (apart from the UK) as other countries prefer saloons / SUV’s etc then they might have to take action!
Also on the basis that they have to sell EVs(here in the UK next year a minimum of 28% of cars they sell have to be EVs) so if they don't develop EVs they have to stop selling cars.
I don't understand this trend of filming where you keep switching back and forth to the person talking to you, then a side angle view of them talking to the camera. It's really silly.
As I’m self taught I don’t know if I have the camera in 100% the correct place, might need moving over slightly but it’s another camera angle to keep the video interesting rather seeing the same clip.
2:22 ⬅ Jump straight ahead to the news!
But thank you so much, you guys make this possible! Have an awesome Christmas! Don't forget to tune in on the 27th December for the biggest and most informative video you've ever seen! 🙏
Merry Christmas Nick!
hopefully you're numbers will keep growing...you're well spoken, knowledgeable and videos pleasant to watch..keep up with great work!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Got videos planned for January already! 🤓🙏
Thanks, Nick. Another sterling video. I like the tree. Release the video between 16h00 - 17h00, good. I like the way you were screaming around the track at the 11min33sec mark, with your head tilting the correct way, too. 😅😅
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤓🙏
Haha yup! New thing I’ve learnt how to do on the editing program I use 👀
I don't know who is more cute in the video.... You or your adorable dog lounging in the comfy sofa! ❤️🦮
I’m gonna go with the dog! 🐶
Haha he’s laying on me at the moment wanting his breakfast 😅
Both are just adorable!!!!
I really don't know what I would have done without you, well...I mean... without watching your videos 😉 My old Mercedes was 10 years old, and my goodness what a difference 10 years made! Still learning, next thing will be assisted parking 😅. Thank you Nick, and a Merry Christmas from Texas, to you and your family, including your handsome dog!
Thanks Nick for all you do. Great channel.
Btw….Fantastic Tree….and dog.
Thank you! ☺️
Yeah as soon as the camera comes out he knows, 😅 🐾
Keep an eye out on the 27th! I usually take two weeks off at Christmas but the videos are continuing on throughout this time! 😊
All the best to you Nick for Christmas and the new year .. and your dog .. Awww how chilled was it looking on the chair ..Looking forward to more vlogs in the new year mate
Happy Christmas Nick! You've done more for Mercedes PR than any agency could wish to. Fantastic videos and balanced views, I'm sure the channel will go from strength to strength in 2025!!
Thank you! 🙏
Based on this video: th-cam.com/users/shortsd8sV-bfNpF4?si=8TUmn06JJQKSv05M
I’ve already been chatting with them to plan a few videos for next year. Let’s just say there’s some exciting things coming! There will be a mix of other brands, much like I’ve done over the last year (for comparison and to grow my channel further) but most will be Mercedes stuff. Just a sprinkle of other things 🙏
Thank you! ☺️
Merry Christmas Nick. You have been fantastic. Great new content and a magnificent backlog. You are the Rolling Stones of TH-cam !
Awh thank you! Merry Christmas to you too! 🙏🤓
Nice dog, great tree. Merry Christmas Nick.
Thank you!
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas Nick! Looking forward to your 2025 videos.
Merry Christmas! I’ve already started videos for 2025, I started a couple of weeks ago. Filmed three videos already! 😅
All the best for Christmas Nick.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thank you for all the nice content this year. Merry Christmas from Belgium 🇧🇪!
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too! 🙏🤓
Merry Christmas to you and your family too Nick .Cheers
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too! 🤓🙏
Gracias, Nick. Felices fiestas !!!
Thank you! And you! 🙏
YESS happy Xmass man 💪
Merry Christmas Nick
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas Nick. Love the videos; the information you provide on the cars is a huge help and gave me much peace of mind on our EQA purchase! Love finding out new tips and tricks because the tech can be overwhelming. Keep up the good work… I’ll be watching next year 😮😊
Merry Christmas! Thank you! 🙏
🎄🎄🎄
*I went to Mercedes World recently and they said the A Class is being discontinued by the end of 2025. Thanks for the vid this is super informative*
Thanks for sharing! Oh I’ve been there, I could spend a whole day there! 😅
All your hard work is paying off. Well done, Nick! I think your dog almost stole the show 🙂. Happy Christmas to you and yours.
Haha he’s great 😊
He’s currently asleep right next me / on me as I reply to everyone 😅
Thanks for all your videos this year Nick, love your tree and the dog looks comfy.
Have a great Xmas and a happy New year.
Thanks for watching! 🙏
And you! Have a great Christmas & New Year!
Have an awesome Xmas, too. Can't wait for the 27th.
Thank you! And you! 🙏
Merry Christmas! 🎄
You’ve already seen the video though 😅
😅Of course, yes 😅😅 silly me.
Wish you a merry Christmas and happy new year Nick.
Merry Christmas! 🎄 and Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas Nick. brilliant channel 😎👍
Merry Christmas! 🎄🤓
Thank you!
Thanks Nick, I entered the world of Mercedes courtesy of a C350e. Your videos helped me navigate the bewildering array of technology in front of me. I charge at home, and am using fuel at 1.7L per 100km. Keep up the good work, and have a happy holiday
Awesome! Thank you! 🙏
Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos! 🤓
Great video - as always. All things merc.
Thank you! 🙏
Great Xmas vibes Nick. Excited to see what Mercedes are bringing to the table or should I more aptly say track! Love your dog, he has great presence/personality and so photogenic too.
Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!
He is very photogenic! 😅 🐾
Brilliant thanks nick...you've been so helpful and informative especially as I've had my cla.35..last January..fantastic car...excellent info regarding mbux and stuff...I'm loving it...a proper motor!...looking forward to your excellent merc reviews in 2025 mate..merry Christmas 🎅 and happy new year..Gazz
Thank you! Glad you’ve been enjoying the videos!
That’s good!
And you! Have a great Christmas & New Year!
here for CLA news - Thanks for the video
Aha! Good job I included it! 🤓🙏
Beautiful - have a lovely holiday
And you! 🎄🙏🎄
Nick. Happy Christmas and thank you for your videos, when I bought my EQA 250 your videos were a great help.
Thanks, you too! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thanks for insiders information 🎉Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! 🎄
I rmb last year wishing you during this season, time flies for real. Keep up the fantastic work like always, you helped so much with your incredible contents and myself in Malaysia I like to thank you and let you know how much I appreciate your channel. Merry Christmas and happy new year Nick 🥳 🎉
Thank you for watching last year’s and this year’s! 🤓🙏
Merry Christmas! 🎄 🎄
Love you Nick ❤
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Merry Christmas 🎅🏻
Merry Christmas to you too! 🤓🙏
Congratulations on the number of views Nick. That's some achievement.
Happy Xmas and new year
Cheers .
Thank you!
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🎄
Happy 2025 Nick.
Thank you! And you! 🤓🙏
🎄Lovely video. merry xmas
Thank you! Merry Christmas! 🎄
My 2017 AMG Sport will become a collectable...thanks Merc!
Another year of great & informative videos from you Nick. Looking forward to a continuation in 2025. Merry Christmas & HNY. P.S. will the new CLA have an SB version I wonder?
Thank you very much Nick for a year always full of news from Mercedes. We love the Mercedes brand and that's why we love your channel. Happy holidays to you too and see you in 2025.😊
Thank you! Merry Christmas! 🎄
I’m still waiting for my GLC 43 coupe to arrive hand your telling me they might facelift it? 😫😆
Great Video, Nick!
Loved your dog ❤️
Sorry I was referring to the GLC SUV (that’s what I’ve seen online) but realistically it’ll be probably 2026 for those ones at the end I mentioned.
And Coupe’s never launch at the same time from what I’ve seen. And to top that AMG’s are always way after that. So I’m pretty sure you’re good 😊
What colour did you go for?
Thank you! 🐾
Great video! I find it pity that the a class won’t be continued anymore, if you compare it with its direct contest, it’s really outstanding. Merry Christmas!
Thank you! ☺️
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Hi Nick, thanks for all the great videos, so helpful. I’ve just changed my lovely A250e for a c class, 24 hours in and loving it, but I don’t understand how to do routines. Have you done a video on them at some point? Many thanks
Thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoy them! 🤓🙏
I’ve actually just emailed Mercedes yesterday booking in some cars for 2025 for filming something on routines so I plan to make one!
@ brilliant, thanks so much, you have a great way of making it easy to understand. Have a great Christmas cheers
And you! 🤓🙏
Thanks Nick for all your videos this year. Keep up the good work 👏 absolutely love your dog 🐕 ❤❤❤
Thank you! 😊
He likes to pose on camera! He appeared in last year’s one! 😅
Nice! Thubs up
Thanks for watching!
If it is discontinued it is a concern what will happen with trade in values. Will they take a plunge or might it drive used values up?
Hard to say, depends how the market reacts.
The most recent models to stop production were the were the C-Class Coupe & Cabriolet & E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet models. So possibly that might paint a picture? I personally didn’t see what the values were before though….
Hope that Mercedes will have solid stage battery in 2025, merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Merry Christmas! 🎄
The CLE 53 performance exhaust just pumps the sound through the speakers, it doesn't make the car louder on the outside(something a certain other AMG youtuber got wrong!). New sound regulations(which get harder for EU7) have put an end to loud cars.
also the dog is ace!
It’s a shame…I like AMG’s because of their unique growl!
Have you seen these sound capture devices in city centres like London that will fine you if your car is too loud? 😳
Haha thanks! 🐾
@@npoleary indeed!. I'm torn. I love the sound of a big V8 when used responsibly but I also don't want people to have to be pissed off for my hobby. The problem is there are enough people out there willing to be anti-social with their exhausts to ruin it for the rest of us.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you too! 🤓🙏
I love your Christmas specials. I can only imagine how amazing it would’ve been to go to Germany and see the factory. Our local dealership is getting a 25CLE 53 Cabrio. I have the build sheet, and it looks amazing. But it’s 98,000 USD. Should be here in April, same time I purchased my C300 Cab. Maybe time to upgrade? Love your puppy.
Thank you! 🙏
Changed this one up this year with a different intro and slightly different editing 🤓
Ooo nice 👌🏼 maybe!
Awh thank you 🐾
My wife's just bought a new A Class Premium Plus, and it's a great car with an awesome spec. Mercedes would be crazy to more out of the small/medium size hatchback ICE market so early - just look at what's happening with ford in the UK after they ditched the Fiesta - sales plummet, profitability down the toilet. Lots of people won't consider a "larger" car My wife looked at a new CLA or C Class but they just felt too big and she wasn't comfortable driving them. They will lose a lot of potential sales to other rival manufacturers - even from loyal brand customers,
Based on what I’ve heard working for them, they were going to get rid of the A models but have now pushed that date back a few years and from a definite to a potentially
I think they should keep it 👊🏼
Interesting video Nick 👍 seems like the EQC is being discontinued as it’s not in the Mercedes new car list? Maybe the new CLA electric in an SUV style will replace the EQC?
Best seasons wishes 🎉
Ah yes that one was dropped a little while ago now
But I do keep seeing “EQC mkii spy shots” I was going to include it in this video but I only found that rumour in a couple of places
Possibly! That would make sense!
And you thank you! 🙏
Love your dogo , we have Vizsla too ! :)
🐾 🐾 Awh thank you! Vizsla’s are great! 😊
Never mind the cars. I spied a Vizsla in there. Gorgeous dog! Love my ginger ninja!!!
Ginger Ninja 😅 haha
Yeah he’s great, he’s actually fallen asleep on me at the moment while I reply to comments 😅
@ Mine does the same. Usually at night with a whole free bed and she jumps up and will lay on top of me 😂
Velcro dogs! 😅
@ Exactly! Mine is an old girl these days so even more Velcro than when she was younger and wilder.
Awwwwh 🥹
Interesting stuff Nick. Can’t understand the logic behind giving up the smaller car market entirely and it would be a big surprise and disappointment to a lot of people. Looking at the obvious though - is there room for both an A Class Saloon and a CLA as they exist now? Also, I’m unsure how good a seller the B Class is for Mercedes any longer, certainly in the UK. We’ll have to wait and see what happens. Ken
Thanks for watching Ken!
Yeah we’ll have to wait and see! 🙏
I used to supply the automotive industry, GM, SAAB, ROVER, PEUGEOT. They use a prefix of normally two letters and then numbers for a new car. They also start developing a new model 5 to 6 years ahead of the current model.
Yeah I know it’s crazy to think that they’ll be working on the 2032 CLA 😅 (or drawing and designing at this stage anyway)
Hi Nick…Another good informative video…. Don’t tell me they are discontinuing the A Classe 🙈mines is just over a year old. Happy Christmas to you.
Great video, as always. You think there will be any decent deals on the E Class next year? £68k for a E220d Prem+ is silly. Seen these have £1k support from this week. Thank you
Thank you! 🙏
Possibly? Sorry I wouldn’t know about offers etc, in the UK Mercedes actually changed to a thing called Agency when it comes to selling cars.
So basically when you buy a new car, there’s no haggling now in between different dealers. They’re all the same price. They do have offers and discounts throughout the year on selected models. But every dealer will be 100% exactly the same.
So this way, you just go to your preferred one 🤓
For the E-Class though, I highly doubt they would have offers on such a new car but seeing as it will have been out for a little as of next year, possibly? You’ll have to keep an eye out. Or get chatting with dealers to see if they are selling demo’s etc
Currently through, the E-Class in some areas has more tech than the S-Class! It’s a beautiful car!
I assume then you no longer have a contract with a dealer for your car and it’s now directly with MB UK who have sold you the vehicle, so any issues, complaints are for MB UK to sort. If not the “agency” agreement with retailers would be illegal as its price fixing and anti-competitive.
Mercedes dealers in the UK would sort anything for servicing or if something needed looking at. But they sell on behalf of Mercedes UK 🤓
But they are their own businesses outright.
Happy Holidays to you and yours! Thanks for the great videos!
Thank you! And to you too! 🙏
No worries! 🤓
I have heard myself that the A class is finishing next year but I really wish they would keep the A class 4 door saloon, I much prefer saloons and coupe's to hatchback and even suv's though today I was behind a GLC and it looked stunning.
Can you do a video explaining the whole changes in vehicle tax for 2025, please?
I have actually written up a few notes for a video like this, I plan to! Just got loads of things already booked in! 😅
I’ll try and squeeze it in!
What breed is your dog? Looks to have a lot of personality. He stole the show!
I really can’t see Mercedes ceasing the A-Class especially as it’s one of their best sellers, seem to remember reading it’s the No1 top selling hatchback 🤔
The problem is, it is a best seller here. And most likely only here. As a global business it probably doesn’t sell as well as others in other countries or in some countries it’s not even for sale.
I hope they don’t as it’s a good car! 🤓
@ I could see the B-Class going but the sole purpose of the A-Class is to encourage newbies into Mercedes ownership at an entry level price with the hope you’ll upgrade higher up in the range in the future, the Mercedes dealership where I purchased my A200 told me exactly that so I can’t see it, but time will tell I guess, maybe you’ve heard it from a good source & know way better than me Nick… I’m just saying it doesn’t make sense to me.
Anyway thanks for all your content & have a great Christmas & a happy New year, look forward to further updates from you in 2025 👍🏻
@@npolearythis news comes back every year since 2022
I love your dog! Viszla?
Oh yes! 👍🏼
What's the model on the shelf behind you.
Well spotted! I was waiting to see if anyone noticed 👀
Mercedes very kindly gifted me the new CLE Cabriolet model when I went to the film the CLE Cabriolet and the CLE 53 earlier in the year. First time out of the original packaging! 👀
Seems like everyone is forgetting about the E63!!
11:37 it's panto season i.e. behind you! :)
Hi. Can we expect new mbux software update in 2025 for the current cars?
Sadly Mercedes don’t really post about software updates in the years I’ve made videos about them. They release software security updates and bug fixes more than anything else (and of course map updates for the in-built nav)
But extra features are found on the new generations of multimedia system, so new model released every 3-4 years.
So as an example, A-Class came out in 2018, slight change in the generation of multimedia system in 2022 (ish)
Never Mind what Mercedes are up to, you have a FRL
What do you think about the chinese going to make mercedes engine?
cool doggy
Cla 2025 will destroy the Competition.
Still nothing on sound drive : -(
No not yet, I still would like to experience that! 🤓🙏
Good evening Nick-I am profoundly disturbed about the demise of the A250! Mine is 2023 and 21,000k's. I never gave Mercedes permission to discontinue this model! I am horrified just thinking about driving an obsolete Mercedes around New Zealand! Would you be kind enough to ask Mercedes to reconsider their position please? The 165Kw engine on 100 octane fuel is a magnanimous tribute to the man who built it. I've always considered my A250 THE Mercedes Benz-the rest of the range are nothing more the copies of it! 😊
Hey!
It makes sense from a global perspective, there are only a couple of countries where hatchbacks are sold in the masses (UK is one of them). We love a good hatchback here!
So we’ll have to see, it will be a shame if they do. Sadly whatever their decision I’m sure they’re already committed! I’ll keep everyone updated if I hear anything.
Are they doing a AMG 45 on the new CLA ?
That would be cool! When Mercedes bring out a new model, they usually bring out AMG’s a year or so later (if they do for this one).
So we’ll have to keep an eye out in 2026
@ I’m currently considering getting a cla45 s or maybe the c63 trading in my Audi rs3 8y
Nice! 👌🏼
How’s the Audi been? 🤓
@ Audi has been good bit bored now want something different had it 3 years now, would love to try merc heard they do some great deals.
@@Mylopas22 Hi, yes you are right about good deals at Mercedes. I traded in my 2021 CLA 45s for a new facelift CLA 45s last month and I paid the same price as I did in 2021 and included 2 years free servicing in the deal. Brilliant car!
The CLA 2025 will be on the Brussels car show in januari '25?
I highly doubt it as it’s not been released yet, when I was in Austria, Mercedes specifically said it was in spring somewhen
@@npoleary I heard a rumour about it so we will see but I also doubt it.
@@npoleary OK, I just found out; in Brussels CLA will be shown in the patio but camouflaged. The official world premiere is for Rome march 13
Cool! 👌🏼 thanks for sharing!
Viszla?
Oh yes 👊🏼
The rumour that the A, B and C Classes are going to be discontinued has been around for a while and it is obvious that this is inevitable with the EU ending ICE cars soon. All of the Mercedes ICE powered models are at the end of their cycle. What concerns me is that Mercedes has EQA/B/C are based on the GLA/B/C but there are no normal sized EQ alternatives. I want a small hatch. I don't want an SUV EQA or EQB - they don't suit my needs and are basically butt ugly (though not as ugly as Bimmers). When will we see a small Mercedes EV hatch? I feel that they're making a mistake as "size isn't everything". I don't want an SUV and I don't want a Smart.
Well the new CLA is coming so that’s a small EV (compared with the other larger cars Mercedes offers)
But it’ll be interesting to see how big this car actually is
Why isn't your dog listening to you??? 😆 Must be a BMW fan???
He is very well behaved for a pup! 🐶 😅
Isn’t a 10 minute charge a 20 minute delay to your journey? Time is money.
Yeah but if an electric car is doing 300 to 400 miles I’ll be stopping for a break. Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever travelled in a petrol car from full to empty without stopping. I might have done when I drove back from Scotland once…
@ but they don’t do 300-400 miles.
TAYCAN says 300 range. Also say charge to 80%.
Don’t go below 20%. So that leaves 60% which is 180 mile. But this time of year with 100% charge the range is about 210-220 max.
Would love to see your fur baby in the passenger seat in one of your videos. I'm sure Mercedes is dog approved also .
I never understood the purpose of the A-class (at least for the US market).
PS. I always thought the GLB looked like a clown’s car. Hideous.
Haha the GLB is a marmite car, some people love it and say it has looks of a G-Class due to its shape as it’s very practical.
But some really don’t like the boxy look
They I more making c 250. So you never know may e no more A class
I’ve just bought a CLE and because of the treatment I received in the showroom I firmly believe that Mercedes Benz is going to shut their dealerships, I think that their cars will be advertised through their website with a fixed price that isn’t negotiable and after you order it will be delivered to your door or to a service centre near where you live.
Ooo very nice! 👌🏼
Well on the car front, what colour did you go for?
The CLA is a useless vehicle.
Let’s get into it, and then a load of drivel.
Chapters already added if you want to skip ahead 👍🏼
The new A Class is a diissapointment ..looks as cheap as an asian car.
“Thirty seven point one thousand subscribers” LOL. What's that in English then?
I am in the USA and the A-class lasted 2-3 years here and is already killed off. I suspect the A-class will be dead everywhere next year since the CLA is basically the same and that platform and powertrain will end up in the GLA and GLB.
Maybe, USA is a good example though, when I’m on holiday there hatchbacks are very rare indeed.
All SUV’s, Sedans & Pickups! 🙏
? Lots of problems with Mercedes wouldn’t buy one
Mine’s been absolutely fine 🤓 🙏
Love it!
Benz is in financial trouble I heard. I bet they would start discontinuing several models, as development of new models is very expensive. I just hope they will ditch the EV's as they had a huge loss on those cars.
Check out the new all-electric prototype CLA and then tell me otherwise.
Financial Trouble is relative. They are only making lots of profit rather than enormous profits. Other car brands would be delighted to be in MBs position at the moment.
The story of them discontinuing models would possibly paint that picture in some lights but I don’t believe that to be true at all. It’s exactly as @PrabjitNijjar says, the new CLA has some leading benchmarks which are far higher than their competitors. Makes me think they spent a lot of money developing it! Hoping to check it out next year!
For the A-Class, it’s a top seller here in the UK, but I don’t believe there are many countries that like hatchbacks as much as we do in the UK 😅
So naturally as a global brand, if it’s not selling in other countries (apart from the UK) as other countries prefer saloons / SUV’s etc then they might have to take action!
Also on the basis that they have to sell EVs(here in the UK next year a minimum of 28% of cars they sell have to be EVs) so if they don't develop EVs they have to stop selling cars.
I don't understand this trend of filming where you keep switching back and forth to the person talking to you, then a side angle view of them talking to the camera. It's really silly.
As I’m self taught I don’t know if I have the camera in 100% the correct place, might need moving over slightly but it’s another camera angle to keep the video interesting rather seeing the same clip.
Non keep it, I like.