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Not much change at all, great!

Except the side mirrors.

And they don't seem to flow with the design in my opinion.

I think this was discussed in a thread about the BMW 635d and then it was about a diesel SL. I think a car like a CLS 420 CDI would stand a much better chance today than it did just a few years ago.

CLS doesn't even need a facelift in my eyes.

I agree. I've always wondered what they could or would do come facelift time. The V8s aren't scheduled for any power increases so all the real change will be with the CLS350 getting the new and improved 350 engine. Everything else they've done is just window dressing really. I was hoping for a CLS600, but of course not. I wonder if the U.S. will get the CLS350 since it will have the same hp as the original CLS500?

M

Confirmed by UK dealers, the facelift will have:
see attachment.
Mine is on order!!
CLS Facelift – Preliminary Information

New equipment summary

Exterior

New Equipment Notes

Redesigned radiator and air inlet grille Revised radiator grille with two lamellas, and new air inlet grille



Trapezoidal exhaust pipes and rear bumper Revised profile of exhaust pipes and rear bumper


LED Brake lights New LED brake lights will be standard on all CLS models


Exterior mirror New mirror and indicator design















New equipment summary

Interior


New Equipment Notes

Redesigned instrument cluster New instrument cluster with white dials and black lettering

3 spoke steering wheel A new 3 spoke multi function steering wheel is standard on all CLS-Class models






























New Telematics Information

With the facelift there will be an upgrade to the NTG 2.5 telematics system, similar in specification to the NTG 4.0 system found in the new C-Class. For CLS the screen and headunit will continue to be housed together in the centre console.

This will have the following specifications and visual enhancements.

Specification enhancements

AUDIO 20 AUDIO 50 APS COMAND APS

5” Colour Display 5” TFT colour display 5” display, HDD Navigation and Birdview
Radio/CD/mp3/Aux-in Bluetooth connectivity Radio/CD/mp3/Aux-in
Bluetooth Connectivity DVD navigation Bluetooth Connectivity
Linguatronic DVD audio and video
HDD Map navigation
Music register
Linguatronic
SD-Card Consumer slot
6 disc DVD changer (integrated)

Visual enhancements

These displays all integrate into the existing middle console.

AUDIO 20
Current Facelift


AUDIO 50
Current Facelift



COMAND
Current Facelift



In line with the telematics upgrades, there are now a number of new options available for the
CLS, these are outlined below.


Code New Equipment Notes

- Bluetooth interface Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling now standard on all headunits

390 Linguatronic With the new NTG2.5 COMAND system Linguatronic is standard on CLS models fitted with Audio 50 and Comand. As a result option code 390 will no longer appear separately in the price list.

537 DAB radio Digital radio is now available as an option with Audio 50 or COMAND

518 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) This option will allow full integration of audio devices (e.g i-pod) with the facelift CLS. The customer will now be able to access the music on their portable audio devices via the headunit or multi-function steering wheel. Appropriate leads to connect the customer’s audio device with the Universal Customer Interface (UCI) will need to be purchased through accessories.

810 Surround sound system – harmon/kardon LOGIC 7 Updated system with increased output and Dolby 5.1/DTS































New wheel designs

Current Facelift


CLS 350 CGI and C320 CDI R43

CLS 500 R96


R32 R36

R72 R70

770 770 (new)









• Standard o Optional






























CLS 63 AMG

New equipment summary

Exterior

New Equipment Notes

Redesigned radiator grille Revised radiator grille with two lamellas, gloss black and silver


Interior

New Equipment Notes
3 spoke steering wheel A new 3 spoke multi function steering wheel.

AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic Automatic throttle blipping function, even more rapid, smooth downshifting.

















New wheel designs - AMG

Current Facelift


C63 AMG 797

770 770 (new)

793 793 (Perf. Pack) forged




• Standard o Optional ∆ package option



Paint, Trim and upholstery

Code Facelift option
492 Rutil Brown metallic

733 Chestnut wood trim

All other paint, trim and upholstery options remain unchanged and are still available under the current option codes. New upholstery and paint swatches will be sent out shortly.

Sound good, but I hope that the "3 spoke steering wheel" will not have the design of the SLK and C-Class one. That would be absolutely horrible. But it's great that there are only such little changes, because there are a lot of used CLS around - so for everyone who like the prefacelift version, there is still the chance, to drive the "old" one!

Is that the full command system, shouldn't it come with 6.5" display? The Birdview should be useful, I thought MB had it and then removed it.

This is the 3 spoke wheel. It also shows the white dials.
3 spoke wheel.JPG

This is what the COMAND will look like with Birdview.
Birdview.JPG

Thanks for all these information!! But this steering wheel is absolutely horrible!! Where is the elegance of the prefacelift CLS? It's just ... sorry, but then I like the current CLS most!! I also dislike the "white" instruments. It looks perfect on the E-Class Avantgarde, but it doesn't harmonise to the CLS, in my opinion!! The new exterior is great, but the interior is definitely "disimproved"!

Yeah I have to say I don't like that MB is putting this steering wheel everywhere. It appears the SL facelift is going to get it too. Must be a cost cutting measure, cutting down on the number of steering wheels being made. Yuck, but oh well MB is doing so much right now something had to give.

M

This could be the reason for this "move"! But it's sad, because every car has its own character (interior and exterior) and I'm not that happy, that every car will get the same steering wheel. It's also a way of differentiation and this isn't given anymore, when every Mercedes has the same type of steering wheel.

Yeah I know what you mean, but back in the day they all pretty much did, of the bus-size variety..lol. The 201, 124, 126, all had the same wheels for years it seems, only different sizes toward the end of their respective production runs.

M

Right, I can remember. But the fact is, that I don't like the new steering wheel. But there will be possibilties to change it - nevertheless I don't have the money to buy a Merc at the moment - so it doesn't really affects me!

Here is a close up of the door mirror which has not caused as much comment as I thought it would. It doesn't show up very well on the leaked CLS AMG 63 pictures.
CLS mirror.JPG

Thanks again!! Mirror doesn't look that bad, in my opinion! Have to see it in reality, though.

These are the comparisons between the new and existing rims....
new rims.JPG

It's now official, so please continue thread here:

http://www.germancarforum.com/cls-class/21646-official-mercedes-cls-facelift.html