{"id":125377,"date":"2016-06-02T07:18:51","date_gmt":"2016-06-02T05:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=125377"},"modified":"2016-06-02T15:17:19","modified_gmt":"2016-06-02T13:17:19","slug":"a-look-at-the-all-new-c-class-coupe-from-mercedes-benz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/125377\/a-look-at-the-all-new-c-class-coupe-from-mercedes-benz\/","title":{"rendered":"A look at the all-new C-Class Coup\u00e9 from Mercedes Benz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its advanced design and groundbreaking technology, the new C-Class Coup\u00e9 provides a driving experience of strong emotive appeal.<\/p>\n<p>The C-Class also adopts a progressive approach with its technological advancement and high-class interior.<\/p>\n<p>Consolidating superior design, superior value and superior safety, the new C-Class epitomizes the successful transfer of classic Mercedes-Benz values to an attractive modern, luxury vehicle.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Exterior<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coup\u00e9\u2019s athletic, powerful stance showcases a totally new rear end design with two-part tail lamp.<\/p>\n<p>It also boasts door mounted exterior mirrors, twin exhaust, lowered suspension, frameless doors, two specific rim designs, and black diamond radiator grille.<\/p>\n<p>In the rear, horizontal LED strips create a distinctive light pattern by day and by night along the sides.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>A look inside<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The inside of the C-Class Coup\u00e9 features a black open-pore ash wood trim and exclusive cranberry red leather upholstery that<\/p>\n<p>The 16-way power seat\u2019s 4-way lumbar support has been designed to brace you through corners, while the contoured front seats are styled like a race car.<\/p>\n<p>You can select your drive style with airmatic air suspension in the control panel, raising the suspension up to 4cm and automatically optimising it for the smoothest ride.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The vehicle responds intuitively to your touch, and the wind gives way to the new lightweight design\u2019s reduced weight and improved aerodynamics.<\/p>\n<p>The C-Class Coup\u00e9 also has a dynamically configured chassis, with low road noise and tyre vibration.<\/p>\n<p>It is the only vehicle in the segment optionally available with airmatic air suspension, and its agility is enhanced with precision sensors and air spring-struts that respond to road-surface and driving conditions, improving control, comfort and feedback.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The new C-Class Coup\u00e9 is able to alert you of a potential collision and can apply up to 100% braking force autonomously from speeds up to 105 km\/h to help prevent an accident.<\/p>\n<p>It alerts you if it detects signs of drowsiness on long trips, continuously monitoring up to 70 parameters of driving behaviour, and then suggests locations for rest areas.<\/p>\n<p>Add Intelligent Drive, and the C-Class Coup\u00e9 can adapt your cruise control to the traffic flow, moving safely using radar in traffic even if it\u2019s stop-and-go, without you even needing to touch the steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p>It keeps you centred in your lane, giving you an all-round view around your vehicle including your blind spots, with the added ability to predict and respond autonomously to pedestrians or vehicles crossing into your path.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, ultrasonic sensors help detect obstacles while you\u2019re negotiating tight spaces, alerting you with audio visual indicators in the cabin.<\/p>\n<p>Not only will the C-Class Coup\u00e9 help you find a parking spot, but it can parallel park for you, as needed.<\/p>\n<p>The pricing of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coup\u00e9 is outlined in the table below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"bt_table\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\"><table class=\"table\" style=\"width: 100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"7\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #002440;font-weight: bold;color: #fff\">\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"312\"><strong>Recommended retail price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">C\u2006200<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">R551,100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">C\u2006220 d<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">R592,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">C\u2006300<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">R660,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">Mercedes-AMG C\u200663<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">R1,268,700<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"312\">Mercedes-AMG C\u200663 S<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">R1,382,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more information about the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coup\u00e9, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mercedes-benz.co.za\/content\/south_africa\/mpc\/mpc_south_africa_website\/en\/home_mpc\/passengercars\/home\/new_cars\/models\/c-class\/c205.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now is the time to get yourself behind the wheel of a C-Class 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