Category: Mercedes-Benz

In July, Mercedes will import an Edition 1 X 350 d special model. Black is the new black in the pickup truck market at the moment so the Edition 1 has gloss black 19-inch twin-spoke alloy wheels, a black Mercedes star; twin-louvre radiator grille; front and rear bumper-bar valance; foglight surrounds; side door handles; rear tailgate handle; nomenclature badges; beltline trim strip; and roof rails. Sports stripes in grey adorn the bonnet; side mirrors; V6 badge surrounds; lower sidelines and tailgate. Inside are floor mats with Edition 1 embroidery and… Read more

The updated Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe won’t be in Australia for quite a while, probably well into the second half of 2019. But it’s already exciting the Merc enthusiasts. Not only does it look good it also will be powered by a new engine line-up and introduces clever driving assistance systems. Changes to the external appearance are relatively minor, but do give the GLC an even sleeker look. A larger touchscreen displays with 12.3 inches in the instrument cluster. There are 7.0 inches with 960 x 540 pixels and 10.25 inches… Read more

The first four-door coupe solely developed by Mercedes-AMG is set to arrive in Australia midway through 2019. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4MATIC+ 4-Door Coupe joins the two-seat, two-door GT, GT S, GT C and track-focused GT R models. It’s very much aimed at buyers who want a sportscar that’s suited to day-to-day use. This is quite simply the world’s fastest series production four-seater, having run the legendary North Loop of the Nurburgring with a time of 7 minutes and 25.41 seconds. It’s powered by a 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 making… Read more

A relatively affordable model in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class range, the A180 hatchback will go on sale in February 2019. It has a recommended retail price (MRLP) of $42,300. Merc A180 uses the Style Equipment Line with its distinctive diamond radiator grille complementing the so-called “predator face” styling. New A180 has the same MBUX multimedia system as in all other variants in the new A-Class range. This includes two 10.25-inch screens and the ‘Hey Mercedes’ interface that recognises and enacts countless common commands. It also can learn the habits and preferences… Read more

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been around since the late 1970s when it was created as a rival for the Range Rover. It was originally called the G-Wagen an abbreviation of Gelandewagen or “cross country vehicle” for which there can be no argument because it’s right up there with the toughest off-road vehicles on the market. The shape of the G-Class has changed very little over its four decades and the latest model retains the same iconic boxy design that clearly appeals to its loyal buyers. There have however been significant… Read more

Mercedes-Benz has added an extra variant to its A-Class range. The new A 250 4MATIC joins the A 200 but with significantly more power as well as the extra traction from all-wheel drive. The A 250 4MATIC develops 165 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque, well up on the 120 kW and 250 Nm from the A 200. Transmission is through a 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic to all four wheels. The 4MATIC system has been upgraded for increased efficiency as well as to allow extra driver input through the… Read more

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class range has been expanded with the introduction of the new A 250 4MATIC. With 165 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque running through a 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission to all four wheels the A 250 can get from zero to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds. Mercedes-Benz A 250 has 18-inch aero alloy wheels, MBUX multimedia widescreen system with two 10.25-inch digital screens, LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam Assist, keyless start and wireless charging. Standard safety equipment includes nine airbags, Active Brake Assist with… Read more

Mercedes-Benz has released an upgraded version of its popular C-Class range with some styling changes at each end; new fully-digital instrument panel and infotainment screen; and a new petrol-electric / hybrid powerplant. The C-Class has been around since 1993 and is arguably the most important vehicle in the Benz range consistently outselling the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4. While this MY2018 update of the fourth-generation W205 was described simply as a facelift by Australian CEO Horst von Sanden there have in fact been significant changes with around half of… Read more