Car maker seemingly launches new amphibious model in False Creek

One driver has been lucky enough to experience the future of vehicle manufacturing, as they test drove their Mercedes Benz “Sea-300” in False Creek this week.

In a photo posted to a Reddit forum online, a white sedan can be seen testing its metal against salt water near the Vancouver Aquatic Centre, as its driver and friend assessed the effectiveness of the new rudder.

Described as an “Immersed-es Benz” by some onlookers, others were concerned the new hybrid model’s engine might be water-logged.

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“There’s water in your oil, you must have blown the head gasket,” one man told the driver.

Commenters on the online post were unconvinced it was a Mercedes, with some suggesting it was a “Boatswagen” or a “Scubaru.”

“Maybe a Buoyota,” Reddit user Grown-up-Gabe wrote.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the driver was actually trying to load jetskis at the Burrard Marina.

CityNews has reached out to Vancouver Police Department for more information.