Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed the updated C-Class range – including the sedan, wagon, coupe and cabriolet – will be arriving in August, followed by the hi-po AMG C63 in December. Speaking with CarAdvice, public relations and product communications manager for Mercedes-Benz's local arm, Jerry Stamoulis, said the core range will be launching in a couple months time, with final pricing and specifications to be announced around July.

The all-new 2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet will be offered in two standard and two powered-up AMG forms when it hits Australia in November. The first-ever C-Class Cabriolet will be a sportier and more youthful option, alongside the long-running E-Class Cabriolet badge - which will soon also debut in a new-generation form.

A Mercedes-Benz C-Class convertible appears imminent for the next-generation of the brand's most popular model, which is expected in 2014. The CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA has all but confirmed the variant will become part of the new C-Class lineup to attract new buyers to the brand. Speaking to USA today, Steve Cannon said the C-Class convertible would help draw in Gen-Ys looking to purchase into the luxury brand.