BORG Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 A little birdie told me that the new Mercury would be called the C4. That's all I can say, can't confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 I guess it will be explosively popular. Also, I think it'll have great bang for the buck. Wait..one more...I bet it sends shock waves through the industry. Thank you , thank you. I'll be here all week. Try the veal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausrutherford Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 C4? thats it? I wanted a name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted February 4, 2010 Author Share Posted February 4, 2010 C4? thats it? I wanted a name. My source didn't pay attention too well in the 'meeting' so don't get too excited, she may have misheard;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 Oh no, not the letter game again... Wasn't there's an MC4 concept some time ago, is this where it's coming from ? M=Mercury C=C platform 4=engine or doors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 4, 2010 Share Posted February 4, 2010 No trademark filed yet... I'm looking into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigner92 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I kinda like it, even if it is corny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) [tongue-in-cheek] well that settles it ...must be a 4-door Coupe** [/tongue-in-cheek] but seriously, how much would it cost to have a NAMEplate made and attached aftermarket? ** I also hope it'll be a hatch that doesn't look exactly like a hatch Edited February 5, 2010 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 If they are going to use any letters for Mercury wouldn't XR something make more sense? Like XR4? That sounds more Mercury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'm thinking your friend may have misunderstood... maybe C4 will be the designation for the sedan variant? Like Tracer C4 (sedan), Tracer C2 (Coupe), Tracer C5 (Hatch). I just have a hardtime believing that they wouldn't have filed the TM already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I guess it will be explosively popular. Also, I think it'll have great bang for the buck. Wait..one more...I bet it sends shock waves through the industry. Thank you , thank you. I'll be here all week. Try the veal.... You'll be blown away! Tip your wait staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAC_Sparky Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Chances are it's a chassis DESIGNATION not a model NAME. ie. At the Ford engineering/plant level, an Edge is a U387 and a Flex is a D471 and an MKT is a D472. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Mercury may be 5 to 10 years away from going global, but it sounds like they are starting to think global with their naming schemes. Numbers and letters work better for international cars. That way language is not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) Chances are it's a chassis DESIGNATION not a model NAME. ie. At the Ford engineering/plant level, an Edge is a U387 and a Flex is a D471 and an MKT is a D472. the Focus-based Mercury's codename is C557 & Mercury may be 5 to 10 years away from going global, but it sounds like they are starting to think global with their naming schemes. Numbers and letters work better for international cars. That way language is not an issue. I really hope the replacement of the Focus-Cabrio will marketed globally as the Mercury Capri... so ...NEXT YEAR!!! :D Edited February 5, 2010 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser768 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 C4? I got yer C4 right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Probably better than calling it a Semtex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintlaz1 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 i really hope she heard wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) wait wait ... C4 is a code!!! as in C 1 2 3 4 == 4 Letters C _ _ _ _ C o m e t ? or C a p r i ?? :D Edited February 5, 2010 by 2b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKII Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 wait wait ... C4 is a code!!! as in C 1 2 3 4 == 4 Letters C _ _ _ _ C o m e t ? or C a p r i ?? :D Lynx? This is a C4 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/front_website/gallery.php?id=17085 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I hope it has a name. Alphanumeric names only work on established luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes. The goal of an alphanumeric name is to draw attention to the brand, not the model. On a mainstream brand (Pontiac) or even an upscale mainstream brand (Mazda), alphanumeric names have proven to not be effective. In those cases, you want to draw attention to the model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 or even an upscale mainstream brand (Mazda), alphanumeric names have proven to not be effective. In those cases, you want to draw attention to the model. I disagree. I think Mazda's naming scheme for their cars is very effective (not so much for their SUVs). Mazda2/3/5/6 is an excellent naming scheme in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I think the C4 name would be a monumental fail name. Might as well start posting screen shots on Failblog. It would rank up there with the proposed Hurricane name of the engine. Either that or call it iPad. At least that has a feminist spin to it. Now "codename" C4 is fine. Not very many public people know those platform names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battyr Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I think the C4 name would be a monumental fail name. Might as well start posting screen shots on Failblog. It would rank up there with the proposed Hurricane name of the engine. Either that or call it iPad. At least that has a feminist spin to it. Now "codename" C4 is fine. Not very many public people know those platform names. The way I understand Mercury's future, they will be small luxury cars. Like the smaller Volvos. While Lincoln will be larger, more expensive luxury cars. That means Mercury will appeal to younger people who can not afford a larger car. Like the son of a doctor. I think the name C4 would appeal to a younger crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 The way I understand Mercury's future, they will be small luxury cars. Like the smaller Volvos. While Lincoln will be larger, more expensive luxury cars. That means Mercury will appeal to younger people who can not afford a larger car. Like the son of a doctor. I think the name C4 would appeal to a younger crowd. My son is not quite of driving age yet. If I mention "C4" to him, he'll think of all the games he plays where he blows stuff up with. I think that link is not a good thing. Especially if something should break on the car. All I can hear is "Dad, my C4 blew up!". Or worse, kid invents a way to blow it up on post on BoobTube... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Ford has already demonstrated with Lincoln, that it can't work with the lettering game. There's no cohesive explanation why everything in Lincoln is Mark, well MK, S stands for what? T Stands for what? X Stands for what? And whos this Mark fella? And this started with LS6-LS8, who THEN Toyota had a problem with because it was too close to their naming scheme of LS400 (notice how GM didn't balk at it though). And at least THAT ment "Luxury Sport", and CS, and TC and all that somewhat made sense. C4 ? I'm waiting to hear what THAT stands for. Granted, it's probably the best time to start a alphanumeric naming scheme since Sable is out, So will Mounty, so will Grand Pa, so I figure Milan will be probably be their largest sedan and then is that changing to MM4? or CD4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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