Mercedes Benz A-Class Rumors have been circulating recently regarding Mercedes Benz possibly considering dropping the A-Class models and concentrating its line-up on the larger luxury vehicles. Well, if that is true, it is not happening immediately as the new updated A-Class has just been introduced and is now available in South Africa. Geared to consumers who need an every-day car but still want to drive a German marc, the A-Class in both Sedan and Hatchback fits this requirement. Projecting a sporty muscular design, the front view is dominated by…
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New Mercedes Benz GLC SUV released for 2023
Moving forward with a range of SUV vehicles, Mercedes Benz is putting its money behind the GLC model. Luxury lifestyle with bold appearance and plenty of digitalisation and driving performance. For the South African market, we will start with the GLC 220d, GLC 300d and the GLC 300, all enhanced by mild-hybrid technology. The Avantgarde exterior is fitted with the chrome package including chrome window surrounds and chrome under guard. New radiator grille with headlamp connected directly to the grille to emphasise the vehicles width. 18-inch to 20-inch wheels with…
Read More about this topicNew Mercedes-Benz C-Class(2022)
So, you want to own a Mercedes Benz but cannot afford the S-Class. We have been assured the next best thing is the all new MB C-Class with many design aspects, comfort and digitalisation taken from the flagship S-Class. The new baby merc has launched its 6th Generation C-Class after selling more than 10.5 million vehicles in more than one hundred markets globally since 1982 making the C-Class the most successful sedan in the Mercedes Benz range. The new model will be assembled at the East London plant in South…
Read More about this topicAll New Mercedes Benz C-Class (2022) Pricing
In 1982 car manufacturer Mercedes Benz decided the time was right to expend the range of cars on offer to its customers by introducing the “Baby-Benz 190”. The strategy behind this move was to attract customers who loved the brand but could never afford to own a “Merc”. Now known as the C-Class the “Baby-Benz” has sold over 10.5 million units across the globe in over 100 markets around the world since its launch. The latest new C-Class to reach showrooms in December 2021 will be manufactured in Mercedes Benz…
Read More about this topicMercedes Benz Vito Facelift(2021) Spec and Pricing
In 1996 Mercedes first launched the compact Vito, a van in the 2.6 to 2.8 tonne class which heralded the start of a new age for light-weight commercial vehicles. 25 years and 1.8 million units later the latest facelift Vito is available in Panel Van and Tourer variants with a maximum payload of 1 369 kilograms. The updated Vito has not only been made sportier and more stylish; it is also packed with value-added enhancements. In a time where more and more companies are offering on-line home deliveries the new Vito is an ideal choice as a…
Read More about this topicE-Class Coupe and Cabriolet(2021) Spec and pricing
Mercedes Benz first launched an elegant cabriolet in 1991 and in 1993 renamed it the E-Class. Now in 2021 MB have taken the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet and added a healthy load of facelifts in most areas of the model including technology, driving assist, infotainment and engine efficiency. In South Africa two models will initially be available at launch. Firstly the 2.0 litre four-cylinder E-200 delivering 145 kW and 320 Nm of torque achieving 0-100 km/ hr in 7.5 seconds. Secondly the E-300 with the same engine but adjusted to deliver 190 kW and 370 Nm…
Read More about this topicMercedes Benz V-Class V 300d now available in South Africa
Introducing the all new MB V-Class. Its been five years since the V-Class was last updated and launched into the South African market. Since then the V-Class has exceeded sales targets not only in SA but also globally making this multi-purpose vehicle a success story. Mercedes Benz has now introduced the all new V-Class 300d into this already successful segment and intends selling this model to both families for leisure activities and business customers for work purposes. Equipped with a four-cylinder OM 654 engine, with a 2.0-litre displacement and boasting 176kW of power and 500Nm of…
Read More about this topicMercedes-Benz and Mercedes-AMG set to thrill at the SA Festival of Motoring
An exclusive preview of the newest members of the Mercedes-AMG family: making their first appearance in South Africa are the AMG GT 63 S 4-door Coupé, the new G 63, the new E 53 Coupé, and the C 43 Cabriolet. Also on the racetrack: the Mercedes-AMG models headlining the festival are top-selling performers from the GT model range (GTC, GTR, GTS); the 63 model range (C 63, E 63, GLC 63, GLC 63 Coupé,) and the 43 model range (C 43, E 43, GLC 43, GLC 43 Coupé, GLE 43). The…
Read More about this topicMercedes-Benz has introduced the all new A-Class to the South African market, offering an unprecedented pairing of luxury and technology in the compact car segment.
The success story of the compact cars from Mercedes-Benz began 21 years ago, with the launch of the first generation A-Class. Since then, nearly six million Mercedes-Benz compact cars have been delivered worldwide, three million of which were A-Class models. “The expansion and rejuvenation of the compact car range are key factors behind the sustained market success that Mercedes-Benz enjoys. The Mercedes-Benz brand has also become noticeably more youthful since the introduction of the third-generation compact models,” says Johannes Fritz, Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Executive Director of Mercedes-Benz…
Read More about this topic2017 Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and GT C Roadster revealed
The AMG GT Roadster has broken cover ahead of its Paris motor show debut, with Mercedes unveiling not one but two monstrous engine options for its twin-turbo V8-powered convertible. Mercedes will offer its brutal ragtop in two distinct trim levels: the entry-level (well, as entry level as a circa-$260k performance convertible can be) AMG GT Roadster, and the decidedly more potent GT C Roadster. Both share the same twin-turbo V8, but the latter has been fettled to produce 410kW and 680Nm – enough to send the GT C hurtling to…
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