Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its first C-Class Cabriolet, a sporty four-seater based on the successful Coupé version.

The newcomer shares a number of features with the C-Class Coupé, including identical dimensions at 4.6m in length and 1.8m wide, the same grille, LED headlights, high shoulder line, curved boot and tail-lamp design.  Distinctive to the convertible is the fabric roof with glass rear screen.

“Our C-Class Cabriolet is a true dream car that meets the aspirations of individualists who want to experience pure freedom and independence at the push of a button. Sporty and youthful in character and design, this premium convertible provides open-air driving pleasure all year round,” said Lennart Mueller-Teut, head of Marketing & Communications, Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East.

The C-Class Cabriolet’s tightly stretched soft top with glass window transitions harmoniously into the distinctively styled rear end, which has a highly sporty look with its wide shoulders and flat LED tail lights. With a capacity of 360 litres (285 litres with the roof open), the boot is capable of holding an exceptional amount of luggage for a convertible, thus offering undisputed everyday practicality.

At the sides, an elongated dropping line extending over the rear wheel arch lends an emphasis typical of Mercedes-Benz design. The vehicle is already at sports level with the standard 17-inch tyres (18-inch tyres are standard for GCC markets) emphasising the sporty nature of the Cabriolet.

The fully automatic classic cabriolet fabric soft top comes in black in the basic variant, or is optionally available with a multi-layer acoustic soft top in dark brown, dark blue, dark red or black. Significantly reducing the wind/driving noise, the acoustic soft top offers optimal climate comfort, quiet-running characteristics and full all-year suitability.

Based on the S-Class Cabriolet, the soft top also meets high quality standards in terms of durability and function. It can be opened and closed in 20 seconds, and at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

The C-Class Cabriolet will be available from October. GCC pricing starts from $54,700 for C-Class Cabriolet 200 and $63,750 for the C-Class Cabriolet 300. – TradeArabia News Service