Even though it still looks pretty good, the W205 generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which has been around since 2014, is about to get replaced by an all-new model.
Set for a reveal towards the end of the year, the next C-Class is, in typical Mercedes-Benz fashion, inspired by its bigger E- and S-Class siblings.
The camouflage does a good job of hiding most details of the exterior design, but we can see the new pattern of the thinner headlamps and horizontal taillights that will likely be joined together by a thin chrome strip. The front overhang appears to be longer and from what we can tell, the lines on the doors are less aggressive.
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The 2021 C-Class will also feature an overhauled interior, with a screen-heavy dashboard and the latest MBUX infotainment system. Much like the upcoming next generation of the regular and Maybach-branded S-Class, the smaller model’s center console will host a huge portrait display that’s much bigger than anything we’ve seen in past models of the series, paired to a freestanding digital instrument display.
The console will host the touch controls for the HVAC system and features a smartphone storage space, likely with inductive charging. The three-spoke steering wheel has a sportier design.
An updated version of the MRA architecture is the foundation stone of the new C-Class. The platform supports electrification and in addition to the regular gasoline and diesel four- and six-pots, it will include a plug-in hybrid option, or perhaps more.
A controversial rumor suggest the demise of the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 in the top AMG models, and its replacement with a heavily hybridized 2.0-liter unit, which is reportedly going to develop more than 500 HP, something that has yet to be confirmed by any brand officials.
The sedan variant of the new C-Class will be followed by the Estate, and possibly a new All-Terrain jacked-up version based on the latter. The family will be completed by the Coupe and Cabriolet models that might debut in 2021 or 2022.
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