S-Class (W221/C216) CL-Class Facelift (Spy Photos & info)

[Beemer B773ER]

So are they going to change the name from CL to S-coupe with this facelift, or wait till the next generation to make the name-change official?

 

[Untertürkheim]

So are they going to change the name from CL to S-coupe with this facelift, or wait till the next generation to make the name-change official?

The facelifted C216 will be called the S-coupé.

 

[LaArtist]

2011 Mercedes CL600: Spy Photos - 2011 Mercedes CL - Jalopnik

 

[SKY]

I hope they are not putting the reverse lights there, that would be cheap and ugly.

 

[ree]

I hope they are not putting the reverse lights there, that would be cheap and ugly.

Yep, but the rest of the car, especially the front is just gorgeous! This car will be absolutely beautiful…

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Uh Oh...Looking good...Looking sharp! I wonder if it will have a different engine...

 

[Yaz]

Larger shots:

And you could clearly see the reverse lights now.

 

[Shining Star]

Uh oh...I hope the reverse lights don't turn out too bad...

 

[PHYBENZ]

VERY VERY afraid of those reverse lights....

The front lights look to have a new shape too.

 

[coolraoul]

I'm curious to see the new rear lights, with the new reverselights near the plate. Could end-up very well... or not.

The new shape of the front lights seem to be dicated by the fact it would have looked too busy with the LEDs indicators at the bottom in the rather small shape they had. And as the whole front has been modified to cope with the pedestrian regulations, why not changing the lights too?

Big FL indeed: new lower-part of the bootlid, new front area...

 

[racanada04]

Big FL indeed which makes CL owners very woried as this could significantly drop the resale value of the current CL .I can't understand why mercedes is doing this with one of their most expensive model!!

 

[coolraoul]

Big FL indeed which makes CL owners very woried as this could significantly drop the resale value of the current CL .I can't understand why mercedes is doing this with one of their most expensive model!!

To stay fresh and ahead of an ever stronger competition maybe, with an all-new 6er and some fine British or Italian automobiles...

 

[Nicks]

and why would mercedes give a damn about resale value of their cars?

 

[Merc1]

Big FL indeed which makes CL owners very woried as this could significantly drop the resale value of the current CL .I can't understand why mercedes is doing this with one of their most expensive model!!

You're kidding right? Facelifts have been the industry norm for many years now. Where have you been?

M

 

[racanada04]

Yes FL are norm in the car industry but whenever the car is on the higher price tag, FL are usualy minor, these companies try to keep the car fresh without destroying the resale value of their cars ,this is what makes them special, you evolve the car with minor FL changes.

Mercedes has done a good job with the FL S class , A lot of people can't notice the diffrence

 

[Merc1]

And this facelift is no different. There won't be any dramatic changes here either.

The SL was the one that got a dramatic facelift.

Resale value? Nothing is going to be destroyed with this facelift. Every car built takes a hit whenever it is updated or changed. Mercedes is no different. Destroyed? No. Take a small hit, yes.


M

 

[tennmb]

Ugghhhh.
The chrome strips look totally out of place. Adding the quirky shape to the headlamps makes it look asian. Headlamps were what really looked nice on this car. They ruined that. Front bumper is way too sedanish. Needs its own style.

I do like the extra contours in the hood. Would love to have seen MB get rid of the falcon nose and impliment the SLS grill style into the FL.

 

[Untertürkheim]

and why would mercedes give a damn about resale value of their cars?

Because resale value helps all manufacturers sell their new cars.

 

[coolraoul]

Ugghhhh.
The chrome strips look totally out of place. Adding the quirky shape to the headlamps makes it look asian. Headlamps were what really looked nice on this car. They ruined that. Front bumper is way too sedanish. Needs its own style.

I do like the extra contours in the hood. Would love to have seen MB get rid of the falcon nose and impliment the SLS grill style into the FL.

I agree about the chrome strip, both on the front bumper and above the exhaust. Overdone.

I have my doubts on the front lights (previous ones where just nice), and I think the rear lights + reverse lights could really change the look of the rear (which was the car's weakpoint imo).

All ini all I feel this is gonna be a very nice FL.

 

[GBOY]

Fake extensions have been added inside the licence plate recessed area anf FAKE reverse lights put on there. Let's not be fooled. No extra boot recess lights. You can see it clearly in this pic.