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Mercedes has released new pictures of the second-generation CLS ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show on September 30.

The new Mercedes CLS replaces the original four-door coupe introduced in 2004, which kicked off a fleet of rivals including the upcoming Audi A7 Sportback, Volkswagen Passat CC, Porsche Panamera and BMW 5-Series GT.

Its all-new body remains faithful to the low-slung, coupe look of the original CLS, with its long bonnet and narrow, frameless side windows. But it also incorporates nods to later Mercedes saloons, with a row of bumper-mounted daytime running lights similar to those found on the latest Mercedes E-Class and rear wing bulges like those of the larger S-Class.

Mercedes has not released details of any mechanical changes, but the latest CLS will feature innovations such as headlamps which only use LED bulbs - something it claims is a world first.

The first-generation CLS has been a great success, with more than 170,000 sold worldwide. It's also proved to be a popular choice on the used car market, with more than 220,000 searches on Auto Trader last month alone.

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