New Mercedes B-Class Interior Pics Released

Mercedes' new B-Class will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month as Mercedes' new mini-MPV. 

Unsurprisingly the interior borrows features from the rest of the Mercedes range, including the C-Class and E-Class switchgear, the CLS' steering wheel and air vents taken straight from the SLS and SLK. 

The overall effect is an interior that makes the car stand out from the others in its class, absolutely reeking of quality and refinement as soon as you enter the cabin. The comfort does not stop there either, as the sheer space inside the car is also said to be class-leading. 

The car is based on Mercedes' MFA platform, also used on the new A-Class, GLC and CLC. 

The interior can be specced with a leather-stitched dashboard and a touchscreen centre module that will control most of the interior controls.  

BMW Reveals 2011 1-Series Prices

The new 1-Series, due this September, will be available from £19,375. The car will have a choice of two petrol and three diesel engines, ranging from the base 136bhp 116i costing £19,375 to the range topping 184bhp 120d, from £23,490.

The car is quite different from its predecessor - 30 litres more luggage space in the boot; 17mm wider; 85mm longer and a cabin with 21mm extra legroom. 

As a BMW, all models are rear-wheel drive and come with either a 6-speed manual or 8 speed automatic gearbox. 

Mini Launches Soho Editions

Mini is launching special Soho editions of its three door Cooper and Cooper D models, following the Soho Clubman edition of 2010.

They will come with White Silver metallic paint, 17-inch Black Star Bullet alloys, Xenon headlights, black interior reflectors and white indicators.

The cars will come with a 3-spoke sports leather steering wheel, Anthracite headlining and Piano Black surfaces on the interior.

Available until March 2012, both models will be priced differently depending on their body style. The 1.6 litre Cooper will cost £16,765 in hatchback form or £19,060 as a convertible. The 1.6-litre Cooper D will cost £18,045 and £20,135 respectively.