2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet: First Impressions
CARS.COM — Mercedes-Benz’ new C-Class has been a favorite of ours since the latest generation replaced the stodgy old version of the car. Looks that mirror the beautiful S-Class (in three-quarter scale), a luxurious interior, and new powertrains and chassis tuning convinced us to name the redone C-Class our Best of 2015. How do you make a good thing even better? Make it topless!
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Lopping the top off made an appealing design even better, with gorgeous flowing lines. Even with the top up, the C-Class Cabriolet being unveiled here at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland is attractive, not something easily or often accomplished with a convertible. Having a choice of top colors beyond black and tan also is nice, with the best combination in my opinion being a silver metallic paint with a dark red top and interior, a classic look for a German luxury car.
Inside, the familiar C-Class design and material quality is present and accounted for, with the C43 AMG trending toward a sportier design than the C300’s luxurious bent. Front seat room is the same as a C-Class coupe, with plenty of width and legroom, but as expected for a convertible, backseat room is tight. Legroom is scant, requiring front seat occupants to move their seats forward, but the seat’s wide enough for two people (the C-Class Cabrio is not a five-seater).
With a long list of available performance, safety, and entertainment options, the C-Class Cabrio looks to be an extremely entertaining car to drive, one we’re looking forward to sampling. One thing for certain, however, is that Mercedes-Benz certainly got the car right in the styling department.
