Earlier this year in February, the Mercedes C-Class
facelift was unveiled. In March, it was confirmed that the updated model will
arrive in India by the end of this year. As per a new report from Autocar
India, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class India launch will take place in October.
The facelift brings with cosmetic updates in the
form of a redesigned front and rear bumpers, new tail lamps with an LED
C-motif, new Multibeam LED headlamps and new alloy wheels. Inside, the most
prominent change is the inclusion of a 12.3-inch HD virtual instrument cluster.
However, this feature could be optional. There's a bigger display for the
COMAND infotainment system present. There will be a new steering wheel on offer
with touch-sensitive trackpads like in the E-Class and S-Class.
The facelifted Mercedes C-Class features redesigned
front bumper with either a silver trim strip, a chrome-plated trim strip or a
three-part chrome strip, Multibeam LED headlamps with ultra range high beam, redesigned
bumper with a new lower section and tweaked LED tail lamps with sharp C-shaped
signature. The 2018 Mercedes C-Class AMG Line now features a diamond radiator
grille as standard, an AMG front bumper with a new geometry and a newly
designed rear diffuser.
Inside, the 2018 Mercedes C-Class adopts the display
concept of the Mercedes S-Class. The mid-cycle refresh has brought a 12.3-inch
HD virtual instrument cluster to the car, albeit as an option. Buyers will have
the option to specify a new 10.25-inch central display for the COMAND
infotainment system in the new model. There’s a new multifunction leather
steering wheel with touch-sensitive buttons. New interior colours include magma
grey/black and saddle brown (AMG Line).
Autocar reports that the petrol Mercedes C 200 will
use the new 1.5 L turbocharged unit developing 184 hp and 280 Nm. The diesel
variants will get the new OM654 mill that powers the Mercedes E220d. It will be
offered in two states of tune. Mercedes C 220d outputs 194 hp and 400 Nm while
the more potent C 300d, which replaces the 250d variant, will employ a
twin-turbo version of the 2.0 L diesel developing 245 hp. There will be a
9-speed automatic transmission that will replace the current 7-speed unit.
Mercedes-Benz will bring the updated C-Cabriolet as
well armed with a 3.0 L petrol engine with 258 hp and 370 Nm. The 2019
Mercedes-AMG C43 sedan will also be launched with a 3.0 L biturbo V6 producing
390 hp and 520 Nm. Autocar reports that Mercedes-AMG is considering coupe body
forms of the C43 and C63 AMG for the Indian market as well.
