Official: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets a facelift; four-cylinder option

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This is it, guys. Set your eyes keenly on this. It’s no other than Mercedes-Benz’s 2012 C-Class, which had gotten quite a modest facelift from its predecessor. Those looking for a lot of change will find it under the hood, where there will be a four banger engine for the C250 option that will be offered in the US. Oh, and the V6 will get a tweak as well in case you’re wondering.

Part of the slight changes to the design is an aluminum hood and the
slightly reworked headlights with LED running lamps down south. While
critics and fans alike will say that it’s really not much different to
the 2011 model, you have to admit that the current model boasts a design
that’s destined to be timeless. A lot of fans would even argue that
they don’t really want much change to the current design, saying that
it’s good as it is, which is very apparent to its mildly modified rear
end.

You may have been hearing a lot of news about four cylinders taking
the place of current V-sixes, including even entry level premium
vehicles. Still, there is a lot to expect with recent breakthroughs
premium vehicle manufacturers have made with engine technology, namely
being able to create as much, if not more, power to their old six
cylinder engines while improving overall fuel economy. So yes, there is a
lot to expect from the four-cylinder variant of the 2012 C-Class.
You’ll just have to wait and see at the Detroit Motor Show. Dealerships
are rumored to start selling next summer, so watch out.