Over the course of the last year, we've seen numerous upcoming electric Mercedes models undergoing testing in heavy camouflage, but we haven't seen the next combustion-powered C-Class - until now. While it appears to share the same general proportions as the electric C-Class we've spied before,

Expected to debut in the latter half of 2025, the 2026 model year C-Class is rumored to get a V8 in the case of the C 63 S E PERFORMANCE

C-Class gets updated LED headlights with a star-shaped daytime running lights. The front end also gets a revised grille and new bumper, though the rear appears unchanged. Mercedes-Benz is expected to lift the veil on the new C-Class sedan and wagon later this year.

It’s unclear what mechanical changes Mercedes has planned. The C-Class currently comes standard in the U.S. with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 paired with a mild-hybrid system, producing a peak of 255 hp. Buyers can choose between rear- and all-wheel drive.

Read here for five things we like about the latest Mercedes-Benz E-Class and two things we do not after a week spent driving one.