While most tweaks brought forth by the facelifted
Mercedes-Benz C-Class will be subtle, we can at least look forward to a more
aggressive design for the C43 variant.
These images were captured by a Zero2Turbo reader at
the Mercedes-Benz Greenfields manufacturing plant in South Africa. They show
multiple C-Class saloon models, among them two facelifted versions – this C43
and a white C180. As for that white C63 S sedan, it’s the
current model, judging by its taillights.
Yet, it’s the C43 AMG that steals the show with its
more aggressive rear styling. The pre-facelifted version had a smaller diffuser
with a set of quad exhaust tips neatly embedded within the plastic. As you can
see, the new car will boast round tips that peak past the diffuser, itself
looking sportier than it did before, with four aero fins instead of three.
Mercedes will showcase their re-styled C-Class range at the 2018 Geneva Motor
Show. However, whether the C43 will be there remains to be seen.
The rest of the range (sedan and estate models) will
show off the new bumpers, revised lighting units and updated interior. The
latter will come with an optional 12.3″ digital instrument cluster, and a
resolution of 1920×720 pixels. A new steering wheel will also be thrown into
the mix, boasting touch-sensitive controls, while other features will include
the updated touchpad controller with haptic feedback, turbine-look start/stop
button, upgraded head-up display and improved voice control system.
As expected, Mercedes have also added the latest in
driver assistance technology to the 2019 C-Class, helping it drive on its own
in certain situations.
