[Venkatesh]

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The new C-Class estate was likely being used for component testing, however, only the sedan is expected to launch in India.

The equipment sitting on the co-driver’s seat suggests that this car is likely being used to test the new C-Class’ engines in Indian driving conditions. Globally, the C-Class gets electrified powertrains as standard with even entry-level models coming with 48V mild-hybrid tech, which could also come as standard on the India-spec model.

The vehicle could also be a test bed for the company’s latest software, ranging from the infotainment to driver assistance systems and more.

A quick check of the number plates reveals that this car is registered to Mercedes-Benz Research and Development, headquartered in Bengaluru.

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[Mustang Sammy]

Estates are amazingly practical cars. Too bad they are out of fashion.
Even the Hyundai i30 that is sold outside India would do well here IMHO.

[Venkatesh]

New Mercedes C-Class launch around May 2022.

Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, told the company will bring the fifth-gen sedan “in 2022”. He mentioned that the C-Class will be a volume model and will drive the double-digit growth in the company’s overall sales numbers expected this year.

“We had a very good run out of the existing C-Class,” commented Schwenk. With stocks of the outgoing model all but cleared out, the German marque is missing a key product in its portfolio. “We will not keep that gap for much longer,”

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Related thread : Mercedes-Benz India plans for 2022

Link (Mercedes-Benz India has 10 new models planned for 2022)

[FamilyTraveller]

I explored the current C before settling down with a 330i in Oct 2021. During my purchase cycle the MB SA told me that they expect the next gen to be launched between 55-60 ex show room making the OTR in Bangalore to be 70+. Thats a lot of money for a car which was available for around 40 lakhs a few years ago!

[CEF_Beasts]

The all new W206 C-Class production begins in India

[achyutaghosh]

Originally Posted by FamilyTraveller

Thats a lot of money for a car which was available for around 40 lakhs a few years ago!

With the introductions of new entry level model in the A Class sedan (limousine they call ) and the new GLA now selling for 50 lakhs on-road (10 lakhs hogher than last gen car), all higher models in the Mercedes range have also moved up a price segment in last couple of years. Along with lower discounts, it is a sad time for the luxury car buyer indeed

I believe the C will be a bit bigger, and have more tech for sure. The interiors seem heavily inspired by the S Class, but still hard to fathom this price increase. Having said that, as long as people keep buying at this price, Merc will continue selling.

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