Multiple images of what appears to be in the near future Mercedes-Benz C-Class from 2022 and one of its AMG-tuned trims was leaked online ahead of the car’s official debut. The photos reveal styling tweaks reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz CLS and a huge tablet screen instead of driver dials.
The Australian website Which car, like Auto Express and several other outlets show leaked images of the C-Class. The changes are minimal compared to the current car, at least on the outside.
The images of the white model on a red background appear to be of a luxury-oriented non-performing finish. The new design bears the signatures of the Mercedes CLS and CLA sedans, which have also recently been carried over to the E-Class and S-Class sedans.
More images of another model, likely the AMG Line version of the sedan, would also have leaked (sourced via Which carSome images have also been shared by a Twitter user Search for JKThese reveal AMG’s now-familiar gray car formula, with slightly wider aerodynamic openings and a sportier shape on the bumpers – but not much else. It’s definitely a tweaked update of the current-generation C-Class.
The bigger changes come in the interior. The first thing you’ll notice is the massive, iPad-like tablet that sits between the top of the dash and the steering wheel. This screen replaces the previous digital display cluster that was, shall we say, better integrated into a harmonious interior design. This new screen looks like I should be able to take it with me when I leave the car.
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Images of the interior also show off the apparent heads-up display technology and a pinstripe finish on the dashboard surrounding a giant digital screen in the center.
Ironically, the sharp angles of the taillights, the high curved shoulder line and the new dashboard all seem to make the C-Class stand out even less in the line-up than the current car. I think Mercedes’ design approach is now purely the same taste in different sizes. We should see more of the car on the scheduled date unveiled, February 24.
Updating: Some images have been removed from this article, although they can be found at the linked resources in the text.