Orders open for new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz SA has announced local pricing for its first convertible based on the C-Class. With a retail price starting at R699,900, the C-Class Cabriolet is now available for order ahead of its launch in October.

The convertible's fully automatic fabric soft top can be opened and closed in 20 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h and is available in four colours. The Aircap electric draught stop system and the Airscarf neck-level heating extend the open-air driving season to the entire year.

Engines delivering between 125 and 375 kW and a suspension designed for dynamic performance (with optional Airmatic air suspension) ensure sporty, agile handling. For the first time in the C-Class, the 9G-Tronic automatic transmission is available for all four and six-cylinder engines. 4Matic permanent all-wheel drive is also available for the Mercedes-AMG C 43 AMG 4MATIC variant.

In addition to the Agility Control suspension, the C-Class Cabriolet includes the diamond grille and LED High Performance headlamps. Safety requirements are met by Collision Prevention Assist Plus, which is able to brake autonomously when there is a risk of collision.

Other features available include the following:

• Multi-layer acoustic soft top in three colours for maximum climatic and noise comfort (standard)
• Cabriolet Comfort package (Aircap + Airscarf) (R9,500)
• Driving Assistance package Plus including Distronic Plus with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot, Pre-Safe Brake with pedestrian recognition and Brake Assist BAS Plus, which can also intervene when there is a danger of collision with crossing traffic (R31,500)
• Head-up display (R15,900)
• Burmester surround sound system (R11,000)
• AMG Line Exterior (R25,500)
• AMG Line Interior (R14,200)

Overview of the model range for the new C-Class Cabriolet: