The head of Daimler has approved the launch of a new series of "Mercedes"

The head of Daimler's Dieter Zetsche has approved the launch of production of new model Mercedes-Benz, which will receive a body Shooting Brake (three-door hatchback). It is reported by the publication Automotive News referring to the German media.

 A small sport wagon will be built on the platform of the new model "Mercedes" - compact "four-door coupe," which will compete with a similar vehicle from the BMW - 3-Series GT. In a series of new car Mercedes-Benz, is expected to appear in 2014. According to preliminary information, the novelty will take in the lineup of Mercedes-Benz seat on the step below the wagon CLS, a project for the production of which he received the "green light" at the end of last year. As previously reported, the appearance of serial CLS Shooting Brake will perform based on the same concept car. Production of this model will be set up in 2012 at the plant of Daimler in the German town of Sindelfingen. Note that the prototype of the three-door station wagon called the Mercedes-Benz Fascination was presented in 2008 at the Motor Show in Paris. Then the company announced that the prototype is the forerunner of the sedan and coupe E-Class next generation.