New Mercedes CLS to debut at Paris
08.09.2010 - Martin Gurdon
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These are the first pictures and details of the new-generation Mercedes CLS which has been revealed ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show.
The car's all-new body remains faithful to the low-slung, four-door coupe look of the original CLS introduced in 2003, with its long bonnet and narrow, frameless side windows.
But it also incorporates nods to later Mercedes saloons, with a row of bumper-mounted front 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 LEDs - something it claims is a world first.
Mercedes claims that much of the CLS interior, including leather dash trim and wood veneer inserts, are hand-finished.
Like the original CLS, the latest car will compete against models as diverse as the Jaguar XF, BMW 5-Series GT and Porsche Panamera. Audi's forthcoming A7 Sportback five-door is another possible rival.
