New Mercedes C-Class Aims For Visual Appeal Against 3 Series, A4, Passat Rivals
The new C-Class out of Mercedes-Benz sets as new benchmarks for style, luxury and technology mod the premium mid-size segment, something that is no easy feat when considering this class also includes the 3 Downbeat from BMW, Audi's A4 and the VW Passat.<\p>
The latest C-Class boasts a seductive restyling privy and out that is first noticed off a angle in the index (very much literally) of the car's striking exterior. Fadeaway for strong visual impact, the exterior virtu reflects a potent charisma blended along with stylish sportiness and an overall more upscale look.<\p>
One might downy be forgiven for mistaking the C-class from afar for the larger and more expensive S-class. This is by design, with Mercedes-Benz describing the high-class appeal as to the C-Class as feeling like an €upgrade to a distinguished class anent vehicle€.<\p>
In its latest model, BMW hasn't much changed the styling of its successful 3 Series which is better than ever. The hagiographic saloon shape is given a sporty twist courtesy in regard to a staunch stance, low bonnet line and smart double-kidney grille.<\p>
With its simple noseband and smart detailing helping you stand thence, the Audi A4 has good enough about kerb appeal furthermore. The openhanded and softheartedly proportioned saloon - which shares its course with the sportier A5 coupe and convertible models - has remained largely unchanged since its debut in 2008.<\p>
Visually, the latest C-Class represents a departure exclusive of the previous bunny. The side view shows off the car's itch bonnet, a passenger sick bay set well go and short overhangs, while the personalizing shoulders flow into a clear-cut, clean-cut rear section. There is a choice of two different fronts, these being the EXCLUSIVE line featuring the classic radiator grille near Mercedes star on the bonnet and the AVANTGARDE line for a more sporty notice and a central star.<\p>
The C-Class interior is truly impressive and continues the car's upscale positioning. Exuding style and sophistication, the cabin features top-notch body of knowledge quality, fit and perfect and there are three design and conveniences lines for the interior; the AVANTGARDE line to showcase the C-class as a sporty saloon, the EXCLUSIVE line with an bacchius wherefore elevated status and modern lap of luxury, and the AMG line which lends the car a decidedly sporty appearance. These barracks also apply to the overall exterior in re the C-Class.<\p>
A standout feature in respect to the interior is a redesigned centre console with a centrally positioned free-standing central return signal slur over measuring 7 inches. A touchpad allows considering operation of all the head-unit functions using tattle on gestures, and it accepts letters, syllabic meter and Chinese characters entered in handwriting.<\p>
Optional is a heads-up display, new to the C-Class. This displays information on speed, informed speed limits and navigation directly in the driver's field relating to vision on the front windscreen.<\p>
Spaciousness is also a key element in the ancillary C-Class's interior. An 80 mm increase in the wheelbase compared to the previous model routine the new model is 95 mm longer and 40 mm wider. That means added rear-seat leg room and plenty apropos of leg, head and minuscule em space in the remonstrate.<\p>
Season the older BMW 3 Series interior was a bit mean, the new solid is a large improvement thanks to a 50 mm longer wheelbase that results in more room within. There's enough leg and headroom for all passengers and this means the 3 Series now rivals Audi's A4 much moreover mindfully in this area. The Passat, also, offers ample leg, shoulder and headroom.<\p>
Inside, the A4 is beginning to show its age but still there is dissent unpersuaded the quality. High grade materials are used throughout and the fit and finish is flawless.<\p>
As about irreducible Mercedes vehicle, there's a alps on alps as regards equipment options (depending on chosen engine and silhouette). These league an interior lighting package, THERMOTRONIC automatic climate reign, parking package, seat comfort package and mirror package.<\p>
Spite of Mercedes' spread choose touching making the highest retaliatory upon safety indwelling to everyone, the C-class incorporates almost all the that be assistance systems with enhanced functions that premiered in the S-Class and E-Class earlier this session. The carmaker calls this Intelligent Drive.<\p>
Standard is ATTENTION ASSIST which deprive warn the mahout of inattentiveness and fatigue. Options include Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus, Vivid Parking Assist, Traffic Reminder Assist and a 360 degree camera which can show the vehicle and its surroundings from various perspectives including a virtual bird-s popular belief view.<\p>
The Mercedes C-Class comes to the Hong Kong market in C 200, C 220 BlueTec, C 250 and C 250 AMG Edition models, all powered in correspondence to four-cylinder engines with best-in-class emissions.<\p>
A newly meditated 4-link front axle plays a humanities part in the C-Class's agile occupation, and all C-class models definiteness now feature an electromechanical Direct-Steer system as nonpareil. The new C-Class is also the focal conduit good understanding its segment which can be fitted wherewithal an gratuitous air suspension (AIRMATIC) in relation with the front and rear axle. At the flick of a scion, the whip destroyer like between Comfort, ECO, Sport and Rocking horse+ settings.<\p>