For the world premiere of the C-Class Estate (or T-Model, as it’s called in Germany) Mercedes-Benz didn’t choose a major auto show, instead it opted to use its own plant in Bremen, the core factory for C-Class assembly.

At the event, Mercedes-Benz demonstrated some of the C-Class Estate’s new features, including the Hands-Free Access system, which allows for opening and closing of the liftgate without touching it, and the folding of the rear seats at the touch of a button.

The video also features Thomas Weber, Daimler AG Member of the Board of Management, who talks about the Mercedes Connect Me services that allow users to connect to the vehicle from anywhere at any time and even retrieve the current fill level of the fuel tank online.

Follow the jump to find out more about what’s new in the C-Class Estate.

By Dan Mihalascu

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