Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain (S206)

The first-ever Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain adds some crossover character to the good-looking C-Class Estate, making it the good-looking alternative to the GLC crossover that outsold it ten-fold. So, what's it all about the first-ever C-AT?

2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain

Priced at 54,681 Euros plus additional costs, the first-ever Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain is made for those who think the GLC is obese and the Audi A4 allroad is too boring for them. Instead, they want a sport utility wagon that is worthy to be the ideal weekend warrior for all kinds of activities after a strenuous week of work. After all, it's a can-do-all crossover estate fit for a businessman in a hiking outfit.

While this is essentially based on today's C-Class Estate, the All-Terrain variant features increased ground clearance, wheel arch claddings, specially-designed bumpers, and simulated underbody protection, making it robust and equipped for almost everywhere, even while going on a beach for a little R&R. 

As for the interior, it works just like a normal C-Class. It features a Tesla-like large touch screen, the rather annoying MBUX user interface including the Alexa-ish "Hey Mercedes" voice function, and a similar spacing from the estate variant it was based on. It truly fits all walks of life in this age of the new normal.

There are two available engine choices for the C-Class All-Terrain such as the 1.5L turbocharged engine and the 2.0L common rail diesel engine. Both of them are packed with mild hybrid technology and are mated to a 9G-TRONIC automatic gearbox.

With 4MATIC the only layout offered in the C-AT, this crossover estate is capable of tackling almost any road conditions, be it tarmac, gravel, or snow. Not as precise as an Audi A4 allroad but it's worth fun driving it.

Like most variants, the C-Class All-Terrian is obviously packed with safety features such as intelligent parking systems, driving assistance systems, DIGITAL LIGHT, and other high-tech safety features. Although not friendly for speedo boys behind the wheel, the things that made the C-Class All-Terrain safe is what truly matter in this age of the new normal.

With the arrival of the first-ever All-Terrain variant, looks like the latest-generation C-Class is now packed with choices and for adventurous businesspeople, this could be their best bet.

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