S-Class CL-Class Facelift (Spy Photos & info)

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Yep, the mirrors where, I repeat where one of the best style parts of the CL and S. These just don't match the car. All those curves and then a big square mirror. yuk!

It wouldn't have been cool if for the S facelift they gave the sedan the same front end as the CL.

These photos still show that retarded white part on the taillamp. I was hoping they'd do away with that. It's very distracting and takes away from the rear.

Front bumper looks like it came right off the S-class face lift. Of course anything is better than the original standard bumper on the CL.

 

[LaArtist]

Mad optics..cant wait to see it unvield..
both sedan and coupe

 

[cawimmer430]

The new side mirrors don't fit the design of the rest of the car at all, otherwise it looks OK.

I feel the same way.

They're to boxy in comparison to the more roundish shape of the CL.

 

[PHYBENZ]

I feel the same way.

They're to boxy in comparison to the more roundish shape of the CL.

Yup same on the S class... I actually don't really like this mirror design on any car really. They look cheap in a way. They don't look substantial enough. I don't know exactly what it is.

 

[cawimmer430]

Yup same on the S class... I actually don't really like this mirror design on any car really. They look cheap in a way. They don't look substantial enough. I don't know exactly what it is.

They first appeared on those C-Class BlueEfficiency models and my guess is that they're somehow more aerodynamic than the rounder mirrors on the current CL and S-Class.

Maybe when I see them in real life I will change my mind. I was afraid those mirrors were going to look bad on the new W212 E-Class but when I examined them in detail at the opening last Saturday I didn't get a negative impression: they suited the car.

I hope that's the case here when I see the facelifted S-Class and CL in real life.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

After seeing the facelifted S-class, I have such high hopes for this car. I am really interested in seeing how those backlights will look.

 

[GBOY]

and some new ones:













Horrible with these mirrors and why LEDs?! The "old" foglights look great.

Definitely the S600 Coupe

 

[Merc1]

MBUSA has announced some of the changes for the 2010:

New on the 2010 CL:
New Direct-steer system
Improved selection of Sport mode for transmission and suspension
New mirrors with arrow-shaped LED indicators
New paint: Palladium Silver
New multi-color ambient lighting
New Night View Assist PLUS with pedestrian detection
New Active Body Control (ABC) with crosswind stabilization
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring system
Rear view camera (P2 Package)
Standard Bluetooth - no adaptor required
Sport Package PLUS one
-- Sport bodystyling (front and rear bumpers, side skirts)
-- 20" AMG 5-spoke wheels with all-season tires

Of course no pics yet or whether or not the CL will be re-named the S-Class Coupe.


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[HighestOfHigh]

whether or not the CL will be re-named the S-Class Coupe.


M

I really hope not. At least wait tell the next generation not the facelift version. Not that it will make a difference, but I like it as the CL.

 

[Merc1]

Maybe they will leave it as the CL since they didn't show it at the same time as the sedan.

M

 

[PHYBENZ]

By all accounts it will be called the s coupe, and it makes sense considering the E coupe is making the same transition.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

By all accounts it will be called the s coupe, and it makes sense considering the E coupe is making the same transition.

Maybe for the next generaton, but for a facelift that would be a little extreme.

 

[PHYBENZ]

 

[HighestOfHigh]

When is this thing coming out? Frankfurt?

I'm ready to see the real thing!

 

[Centurion]

I pray that the LEDs in the headlight cluster won't make the car look like a crying whale.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I pray that the LEDs in the headlight cluster won't make the car look like a crying whale.

Huh? I highly doubt the CL will have any flaws since the S didn't.

 

[NarutoRamen]

Huh? I highly doubt the CL will have any flaws since the S didn't.

You got that right!

 

[bmer]

I wonder if the CL Cabrio (or perhaps now it will be named S-Class Cabrio) that was mentioned by our MB insider(s) is coming next year after all...
I sure hope so. CL Cabrio with retractable carbon-fiber roof would be awesome!

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I wonder if the CL Cabrio (or perhaps now it will be named S-Class Cabrio) that was mentioned by our MB insider(s) is coming next year after all...
I sure hope so. CL Cabrio with retractable carbon-fiber roof would be awesome!

That would be nice, but wouldn't that be messing with the SL territory?

 

[bmer]

That would be nice, but wouldn't that be messing with the SL territory?

Hardly. The two cars would be very different overall. The other one is a sporty roadster with 2 seats while the other one would be luxurious flagship cabrio with 4 seats.