THAT icon of business motoring, the Mercedes C-Class – the brand’s top-selling model even in its fourth year on sale – will be significantly revised in August.
So now is the time to look out for leasing deals on the current model.
The brand will almost certainly be pushing deals on the run out model ahead of the new version, largely distinguished by revised front and rear ends.
The August update for the Mercedes C-Class will include both saloon and estate car models.
New sporty interiors will feature a centre console characterised by an elegant flowing trim.
This will be available in open-pore brown walnut or open-pore anthracite oak. The 3D real wood veneer in the centre console combines a hand-crafted character with a modern feel. Magma grey/black are new interiors, plus saddle brown for the AMG Line interior.
KEYLESS-GO starting function is standard. The start/stop button comes in a new turbine-look design. Even the vehicle key also features a new design. Customers have a choice between three variants here: black with high-gloss chrome surround, white with chrome surround or high-gloss white with matt chrome surround.
The updated C-Class adopts the display concept of the current S-Class, with an optional fully digital instrument display offering the three different display styles “Classic”, “Sport” and “Progressive”.
The Mercedes C-Class has touch-sensitive controls mounted on the steering wheel which respond to swiping motions like the screen of a smartphone. They enable the driver to control the functions of the instrument cluster and of the entire infotainment system without having to take their hands off the steering wheel.
The infotainment system can additionally be operated via the touchpad with controller (new: haptic feedback) in the centre console or by means of LINGUATRONIC voice control.
The C-Class is able to drive semi-autonomously in certain situations, keeping an eye on the traffic situation via improved camera and radar systems. It also uses map and navigation data for assistance functions and other new developments include intuitive Active Lane Change Assist and Active Emergency Stop Assist as new functions of Active Steering Assist. Active Brake Assist is standard which can help to mitigate the consequences of rear-end collisions with slow-moving, stopping or stationary vehicles ahead.
UK pricing and specification will be revealed at the end of March for the updated C-Class. But remember to keep an eye out for those Mercedes car leasing deals as the current version goes on run out mode.
