The W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift has been spotted again but this time, the test mules seen here (in Estate and Sedan guise) appear to be a little more spartan compared to our previous sighting of the BMW 3 Series rival.
On the exterior, everything appears to remain unchanged from before, although minor visual updates, such as new bumpers, tail light graphics and alloy wheel designs, are expected to feature on the updated model.
Don’t mind the halogen headlamps as they are items that featured on lower-spec variants of the C-Class before. However, further up the range, Multibeam LED headlamps will likely be introduced, as we’ve seen on an earlier prototype.
Our batch of spyshots also included photos of the new car’s interior, which may appear familiar to some but with a few notable differences, chief among which is the all-new steering wheel.
Retaining the three-spoke layout as before, the new item features a smaller centre boss, while the on-wheel buttons are of a completely new design, unlike any seen in the current Mercedes line-up.
Aside from the steering wheel, the shortcut buttons (navi, radio, media, telephone and car settings) seen below the climate control switchgear have been omitted, and there is a new push start button as well. As mentioned earlier, the cars spotted by our spy photographers are likely low-spec test mules, so fancier items such as the analogue clock, CD changer and optional touchpad aren’t seen here.
The new C-Class will likely see revisions under the hood, with Mercedes’ latest 9G-Tronic transmission (used in the W213 E-Class) replacing the ageing 7G-Tronic, along with updated petrol and diesel mills.
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Woot finally the 9 speeder is here…it will now drive like a proper Benz.
BMW 8-speed ZF Best!!!
I thought that iritating touchpad was no more… Very distracting… Amd its always in da way…
Most of the time I use the touchpad as a palm rest when using the dial although I find both are really not user friendly. Why is MB eschewing the touchscreen? Don’t they know what happened to Nokia.
Passat 380TSI > all
The current W205 is still much better, both exterior and interior wise, especially the C250 AMG. The touchpad at first appears to be redundant, however after 3 weeks of toggling with Touchpad, it’s a breeze to use. Just took delivery of my C259 AMG beginning Nov, I can only say it has been a joy driving it. Cheers!
C250. Apologies typo.
Did you consider the C350 hybrid before choosing the C250? If yes what influenced your decision, since the price difference is not that much.
Oooh estate. U r so sexy. I still hate the saloon’s rear.
Facelift already? so fast, the new 3 series not even come out yet.
whn i was working for toyota some 20 years ago, the facelift model was created along with the first model. example the corolla AE111 and also camry SXV10/20. the photos of the cars were already in the parts catalogue (at that time it was a 500 pages book, unlike today online system)
the lesson here is for proton – should have learn from the activities like mercedez and toyota. for the record proton wira was facelifted in 1995 and remained the same until 2003. iswara from 1992 until 2002. satria neo from 2006 until 2015. preve from 2012 until 2016. all too long.
It was screaming for a buttlift since day one
Damnn, is it due for a facelift already? Probably to counter the upcoming new 3 Series. Nice looking steering wheel. Seems like Mercedes is also going for the small steering boss style, which BMW already had on their M steering wheels, and recent Lexus also has the small boss design.
Time flies my friend, soon it will be 3 years for the W205 and the 3er G20 will arrive around the same time…
Ha ha ha. Thank Q Merc. I will wait for the introduction of your latest 9G-Tronic transmission which I formerly commented why there is no 9G-tronic in the C-class & someone blasted/lectured me & say it will not be used for the lower A/B/C-class bcos the A/B class is from a different platform & its a FWD. Will Merc use the 9G for the A/B class ??!
The narrow footwell on the driver’s side should have been addressed. It’s honestly not comfortable for the driver during long drives.