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Slightly revised styling, but more affordable price tag, for new Mercedes-AMG C43 Edition R+ that is now available for $121,000 BOCs.
Mercedes-Benz Australia has launched a more affordable version of the AMG C43 with the Edition R+ hitting showrooms next month priced at $121,200 before on-road costs.
This puts it $2600 downstream of the standard Mercedes-AMG C43, despite adding small cosmetic changes.
To differentiate itself, the Mercedes-AMG C43 Edition R+ adds the AMG Styling Package that features a gloss-black finish on the front splitter, lower intake surrounds, rear spoiler, and diffuser.
This, combined with the already standard Night Package that already replaces the C-Class’ chrome exterior touches with gloss black, “delivers a cohesive and purposeful design”, according to Mercedes-Benz.
Also standard on the C43 is the AMG Dynamic Plus, bundling dynamic engine mounts, a Race drive mode, and a microfibre-lined steering wheel.
Power and torque still come from a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance, resulting in 310kW/500Nm outputs.
Inside, buyers of the C43 Edition R+ are treated to an 11.9-inch infotainment touchscreen with MBUX software, a head-up display, a panoramic sunroof, and front sports seats.
Other equipment highlights include 20-inch alloy wheels, red-painted brake callipers, adaptive suspension, and rear-wheel steering.
Orders are open for the 2026 Mercedes-AMG C43 Edition R+ now, and is available in conjunction with Mercedes’ end-of-financial-year offering of a 1.4 per cent comparison rate when financing through the brand.
Tung Nguyen has been in the automotive journalism industry for over a decade, cutting his teeth at various publications before finding himself at Drive in 2024. With experience in news, feature, review, and advice writing, as well as video presentation skills, Tung is a do-it-all content creator. Tung’s love of cars first started as a child watching Transformers on Saturday mornings, as well as countless hours on PlayStation’s Gran Turismo, meaning his dream car is a Nissan GT-R, with a Liberty Walk widebody kit, of course.
