Another pair of Mercedes-Benz 2022 C-Class wagon prototypes have been photographed testing, this time near the auto brand’s technical center in Stuttgart, Germany. We’ve also heard that a debut for the entire C-Class range is planned for the first quarter of 2021.
The W206 C-Class will be available as a
sedan, wagon and in All-Terrain spec, which is still a wagon, albeit a
jacked-up one. The sleek design, high
shoulder line and AMG styling kits speak volumes and make these prototypes
stand out. They would undoubtedly look very “competitive” next to any direct
rival.
The C-Class Estate has
never been the best-looking model in its segment, at least not for the past 2-3
generations. While it’s hard to draw any conclusions regarding the tailgate,
those lights at the back do seem more angular than every before, which should
make for a more aggressive aesthetic.
Inside, the 2022 C-Class will feature an
S-Class-like display setup, with free-standing digital gauge cluster and a
portrait-style infotainment screen – all powered by the latest MBUX software.
As for powertrains, pretty much every unit should feature a 48-volt EQ Boost
mild-hybrid system, except of course for the actual plug-in hybrids. There will
also be a range-topping AMG C63 model, though at this point, the powertrain
remains a mystery as there’s been talk about the brawny naturally-aspirated V8
being replaced by either a twin-turbo straight-six or a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-pot sourced from the A45 S and CLA45 S but enhanced with a hybrid system.
Either way, it will develop over 500 horses.
