B-class Benz revamped, ready

20/09/2008 12:42. “folks at Mercedes-Benz listened to the feedback after they introduced the B-Class in 2005. Expecting consumers to pay $31000 for a compact crossover” // Canada.com

18/09/2008 16:02. So the company started tweaking the vehicle, giving it upgrades in content that were more in line with the expectations of M-B buyers. The market has responded with steady sales increases each year since then; more than 360,000 have been sold globally, with 3,032 sales in Canada last year. (The B-Class is not offered in the United States.)

For 2009, the refinements continue as the B-Class gets a mid-life make-over. The exterior and interior have been given a facelift, content has been enhanced -- and the base price remains unchanged from the current model. In fact, with a starting price of $29,900 for 2009, you're getting a more refined vehicle at less cost than the original.

The changes are subtle for '09. The front end has been updated with a new bumper, grille and hood, while the... // The Province