2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Up Close
What seem like only minor changes in pictures actually look substantial when you see the refreshed 2012 C-Class in person. The front end, in particular, takes after the current E-Class, with horizontal LED running lights and resculpted headlights. The eyelash highlight from the 2011 is gone from the new C-Class. The most noticeable changes around back are the new taillight assemblies, which do a great job of integrating LED lighting in a continuous band. It looks better than the old, incandescent type, and especially look better than the clusters of separate LEDs you see on some cars.
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The biggest and most needed changes are on the interior, where the quality has gotten a boost.
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The biggest disappointment was Mercedes’ inclusion of two C-Class wagons at their reception because we won’t be getting this body style in the U.S. I know they don’t sell well here, but it’s a sharp-looking, impressive machine, with a nice, low cargo floor and a wide liftgate opening. Audi, BMW and even Cadillac have wagon versions of competing models. Can’t Mercedes be convinced to join the party?
