When Mercedes-Benz unveiled its ConceptFascination shooting break to the crowd at Paris, it immediately added another member to the strange cadre of concept cars whose planners feel compelled to equip with yacht-like interior features, and booze.
While we were well aware of what the M-B wagon would look like ahead of the show – getting early word from the company that some elements of the car could make an impression on the next E-Class – we were mildly baffled at the inclusion of champagne, cigars, and expensive wooden decking hiding in the business end of the concept car. It’s not that there’s anything particularly bad about using these kinds of touches to convey the “opulence” of a show car, but the boats ‘n booze angle is getting to be a little played. Designers take note.
By : Seyth Miersma
While we were well aware of what the M-B wagon would look like ahead of the show – getting early word from the company that some elements of the car could make an impression on the next E-Class – we were mildly baffled at the inclusion of champagne, cigars, and expensive wooden decking hiding in the business end of the concept car. It’s not that there’s anything particularly bad about using these kinds of touches to convey the “opulence” of a show car, but the boats ‘n booze angle is getting to be a little played. Designers take note.
By : Seyth Miersma
