I drove a new C-Class for the first time today, and I've got to say I'm impressed. It's a definite improvement over it's predecessor. The ride is a little on the firm side, but I think the 18" AMG wheels are the reason for that. I'll compare it with another one and see if there's a difference. The COMAND system is pretty neat. The display screen automatically retracts into the dash when not in use, and the system can be operated in the same way as in the 221 S-Class, that is, by the central controller. The engine/transmission combination has been in use for awhile now, so there's nothing new to report. Some of the styling elements were obviously borrowed from the S-Class, but it seems to work well on the 204. We'll have to wait and see how it's received by the buying public, but I think it's going to be very successful.
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