GPI

The new C-class will make its US debut in NY. Check it out:

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...us-debut-in-ny

Chi-Benz

GPI - Great find! Sport model C300 WITH 4matic, it's about time Woohoo! Although it does say no wood interior option with C300...which I would prefer. I wonder if the "17" twin spoke" wheels are the ones that look like AMG rims as in the picture? That would be nice.

New Yorkers, get your camera's ready and take some pictures!

pmb600

Every time I see pictures of the interior I want to cry again and again.

GPI

I think the "17" twin spoke" are the ones in the picture.

pmb600

You are correct, the 17"s on the sport are the twin spoke, but I think they are saying that even luxury models will have 17"s now.

slammer111

Wow, we W203 people got ripped off in terms of electronic gadgets. Remember that stupid $2000+ V60 option? And now Bluetooth is standard. *sigh*

atiqa

Wow, thanks for that info! I will definitely be there on Friday to see the car! I can't wait to see it in person, as I have already left a deposit on it at the dealership. I'm super excited!

Holson

Nice!

Cant wait to see this thing in person this Friday!

GPI

Take as many necessary pictures as possible guys and post them here! I would like to see the center console screen without the navigation option. I heard it's only five-inch compared to seven-inch if you opt for the navigation feature.

2301tom

If anybody go to the NY Auto Show, could you please check and see if the rear head rests (3 of them) are "Fixed" or retractable with a switch on the dash liked W203 today.

Also please check the power seat switch in the door and see if they have fwd and aft control. On the current C230SS, you have manually move the level in front if you want to move the seat fwd and aft.

Thanks

cracker123

Guys please take pictures a lot of them. Please I would like some shots off

1. Upper console.
2. Rear A/C controls
3. Upper rear lights
4. Glove box.
5. two buttons on the navigation screen.

Also some description of how you open and close those navigation screen.

Please guys

2301tom

This is the option lists for US W204

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Standard Equipment:

* 3.0-liter, 228 hp V6 Engine (C300)
* 3.5-liter, 268 hp V6 Engine (C350)
* Six-speed Manual Transmission (C300 Sport only)
* Seven-Speed Automatic Transmission (C300 Luxury and C350 models)
* 17-inch Alloy Wheels with All-Season Tires
* Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
* ABS Anti-Lock Brakes
* ESP Stability Control
* Brake Assist
* Integrated Fog Lights

* Adaptive Front Air Bags
* Curtain Air Bags
* Side Air Bags
* Three-Point Inertia-Reel Seat Belts
* Electronic Belt Tensioners
* Belt Force Limiters
* Active Front Head Restraints

* Power Sunroof
* Eight-Way Power Front Seats with Lumbar Support
* Power Windows
* Central Door Locks
* Eight-Speaker Audio 20 Radio/CD/MP3 Sound System
* Two-Zone Automatic Climate Control
* 12-Button Multi-Function Steering Wheel
* Electronic Controller
* Bluetooth Connectivity

Sport Models: Additional Standard Equipment

* Sport Suspension
* Sport Grille
* AMG Cladding (side skirts, front and rear aprons)
AMG Trunk Lid Spoiler (C350 only)

P1 Option Package (Standard on C350 model)

* Satellite Radio
* Heated Front Seats
* Auto-dimming Mirrors
* Garage Door Opener
* Rain Sensor

P2 Option Package

* Includes equipment from P1 Package
* Bi-Xenon headlamps with corner-illuminating fog lights and heated headlamp washers
* Split Folding Rear Seat
* Rear Sunshade

Multimedia Package

* COMAND Navigation
* Six-Disc in-dash CD/DVD Changer
harman/kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound
* Voice Control
* PCMCIA slot

Other Options (Available Separately)

* 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive (C300 Sport and Luxury models only.)
* Leather Upholstery
* Metallic Paint
* Panorama Sunroof
* Six-Disc CD Changer
* Tele Aid
* 18-inch AMG Wheels (RWD Sport Sedans only)
* Seven-Speed Automatic Transmission (C300 Sport RWD only)

pmb600

I can tell you now that the headrests are NOT retractable, much to my disappointment. They look like the cheap bulky, unelegant headrests in every other car make on the planet, how sad.

The power seats on these new models will be completely power and controlled by the buttons on the door. The current C230 Sport Sedan comes with semi-power seats, but fully power is a option.

pmb600

Great info! Where did you find it?

TruTaing

Right as I was starting to like the car a lil' more.... I notice the GIGANTIC ORANGE REFLECTOR on the front bumper

cracker123

Where is the three zone climate control ?
keyless go ?
parktronic ?
are adaptive breaks standard ?

did America get shafted on the options ?

2301tom

Here is the link.
http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Apr07/0...to_Show_1.html

It is press release from MBUSA

Capt Nemo o2

if you go to mbusa.com, they updated the 204 site (click on the bottom of the main page). It says its wheel base is 124.6" and overall length is 205". Is that right? Thats bigger than the current E class. Actually, its the same exact dimensions as the new S class. That cant be right!

But a cool thing... Get nav, the 6 disc DVD changer can play videos too!

EDIT: excuse my winamp in the corner... I've been up all night studying for two back to back exams... which I actually have to leave for right now...

Cintoman

What is UP with that huge orange reflector ahead of the front wheels ??? I guess us US buyers can no longer substitute the impact strips with the Euro strips to make the reflector go away. Gosh, that's just major fugly; couldn't they have incorporated this in with the headlight cluster?

Although I'm starting to warm up to the exterior (even though I took 2 steps backwards with the orange reflector thing), I'm defintely not liking the interior. True, it's got some more stuff standard compared to our W203's (pwr folding mirrors, full power seats, etc), it still looks major el-cheapo, as many of us have commented on. I'd love to hit the NY show, but probably won't be able to. Plus it's 4 hours away.

Those of you who go, take a bunch of pics, especially of the areas not normally discussed (vents, the standard 5" non-Nav screen, glove box interior, rear cup holders, etc. Looking forward to hearing everyone's hands-on comments in the coming days !!

Thanks,

2301tom

[QUOTE=Capt Nemo o2;2122279]if you go to mbusa.com, they updated the 204 site (click on the bottom of the main page). It says its wheel base is 124.6" and overall length is 205". Is that right? Thats bigger than the current E class. Actually, its the same exact dimensions as the new S class. That cant be right!

But a cool thing... Get nav, the 6 disc DVD changer can play videos too!

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The MBUSA marketing group get lazy, they just cut and paste the format of an S class and not even looking over.

Wheel base is 2760 mm (108.66 inches)
Overall lenght 4581 mm (180.35 Inches)

E55Freak

I just received the C-class email. All I have to say is wow. It looks nice. I think I may have to abandon the used E class and get a new C-class for the same price.

2301tom

Based on this info on the MB Intranet.
Adaptive breaks is standard

2301tom

Where is the rear third break light for US C Class ?

pmb600

Ok I have really bad news. I just got home a little while ago I was at the AMG Preview in the city and the C-Classes were on platforms and closed. So no interior pics at all. They unveiled the CL65 AMG and the CLK63 AMG Black Series AND let everyone sit in both of them, yet we can't sit in the C-Class.

EDIT: I will be posting lots of pics and videos from the night soon!

pmb600

Here's some pictures of the new C-Class exterior. I know you guys have seen plenty of it, but it's amazing how good the car looks in person. Of course the interior is what I really wanted to see.