2012 C Class Coupe

The new 2012 C63 AMG Coupe designed by Mercedes-AMG combines distinctive design with a powerful drivetrain and dynamic handling. The new coupe joins the successful C63 AMG Sedan as well as the AMG family of coupes which includes the CLS63 AMG and the CL63AMG. The new coupe makes its U.S. showroom debut in September 2011.
The AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine in the C63 AMG Coupe delivers a maximum output of 451 hp and peak torque of 443 lb-ft. Reflecting its outstanding performance, the coupe is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited). With these specifications, the new two-door vehicle is poised to take the lead in its segment.

The new coupe shares all the technology updates from the 2012 C63 AMG Sedan and features the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission with standard “Controlled Efficiency” mode, and a new power steering pump that helps to reduce fuel consumption. (http://www.benzinsider.com/)

C Class 2012 Facelift: Bringing an E Class into the C Class. A bit more info!!

More updates to come later!

Who would have fathomed that after having come up with such a state of the art winner, Mercedes-Benz would come up with such an aggressive offering in a mid-term facelift? Mercedes-Benz entered 2011 as the Number One Luxury Brand in Canada for the first time in over two decades after having last held the Crown in 1990. They wrestled the crown from BMW, arguably as a result of the well received redesigned C Class launched in the fall of 2007 (in Canada)

Now they have done it again. When all eyes were on the redesigned BMW and the ever improving AUDI, Mercedes-Benz had a few shots in their sleeve. The game is on and we will again see by numbers which car will carry the crown. Why numbers? because they do not lie.

The 2012 Mercedes Benz C-Class has been revealed with a new four-cylinder engine added to the range. The new models will have a minor facelift and the interior is upgraded as well. Performance-wise it offers more power and better fuel economy than its predecessor.

The front end gets minor changes such as a redesigned bumper featuring day-time running LEDs.  The hood is now completely made of aluminium for weight reduction purposes. Add to that the new 7-speed automatic transmission and direct-injection engines, the fuel economy has improved.

Along with fuel efficiency, it gets more juice, with the C350 3.5-litre V6 engine getting a boost of 34 hp to 302 hp and torque increasing to 370 Nm. The new turbocharged 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine offered in the C250 will have 201 hp and the C300 gets a 3.0-litre V6 engine producing about 228 hp. The C180 will get a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder, good for 154 hp.

The interior has been upgraded with more premium materials and five new safety features have been added. This includes Attention Assist, Adaptive Highbeam Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Parktronic and Blind Spot Assist.

http://www.drivearabia.com/news/2010/12/26/mercedes-benz-c-class-2012  By Marouf Hussain.

First Class Lease

First Class Lease Protection 

 After having a lot of customers going through traumatic experiences as they encounter unbudgeted for excess wear and tear costs when returning their leased cars, Mercedes-Benz decided to offer a product called, First Class Lease Protection(FCLP) intended to guarantee customers peace of mind.

There are now three levels of FCLP offered to customers in order to cater for different needs.

1) First Class Lease Protection Lite (FCLPL)
Available on all new, demostrator & certified preowned smart and B-Class vehicles.
Benefits: $2000 potential excess wear & tear waiver amount. $1000 single-incident damages limit.
2) First Class Lease Protection Classic (FCLPC)
Available on all new, demostrator & certified preowned vehicles.Benefits. $3500 potential excess wear & tear waiver amount. $1500 single-incident damages limit.
3) First Class Lease Protection Premium (FCLPP)Available on all new, demostrator & certified preowned vehicles except Smart & B-Class vehicles.Benefits: $7500 potential excess wear & tear waiver amount. $1500 single-incident damages limit.

Please note that the stated amounts are only applicable in Canada and as such they are in CND$
 A lot of customers have found this to be a wonderful way of experiencing a hussle free environment as they enjoy there leased vehicles while a few sceptical ones have shied away under the premise of tighter budgets etc.....