The Volvo V60 Cross Nation and the Audi A4 Allroad can count on a formidable challenger this yr from Stuttgart – the Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain. The chief engineer of the brand new C-Class challenge, Christian Fruh, lately revealed to German publication Automobilwoche that the All-Terrain mannequin is deliberate for this era of the C-Class (Mercedes W206). The reveal of the All-Terrain is probably going throughout the second a part of the yr.
Our pals at TopElectricSUV.com created an attention-grabbing render to preview the design and styling of the Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain. It takes the course of the E-Class All-Terrain and, sporting an unique darkish inexperienced physique color that displays the outdoorsy character, understandably as it’s meant for tenting and journey holidays.
On the entrance of the automotive is a two-fin grille that’s typical of Mercedes SUVs completed in silver. Additionally notably completely different is the distinctive bumper and glossy bumper protector and new air intakes. The physique cladding extends to the edges, the place the wheel arches are emphasised to present the physique extra robustness. The bottom clearance is elevated to present the automotive an all-road means.
The Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain would play the function of C-Class wagon for the client base that would really like SUV traits within the automotive. The ruggedness and the additional floor clearance offers it gentle off-road capabilities. The off-road chassis and completely different tires would give it the mandatory armor to deal with mud and gravel, however it’s no method meant for hardcore off-roading.
Inside adjustments to the C-Class All-Terrain can be minor, estricted to adjustments within the seat textile, and shade of the stitching and door playing cards.
The Mercedes C-Class All-Terrain, just like the donor, ought to be powered by electrified 2.0-liter engines, that includes 48 volt mild-hybrid know-how in each specification. The variants could embrace a C 220 d with the 197 HP engine + 20 HP (ISG) and a C 300 d with 265 HP engine and 20 HP (ISG).
