CLS [Official] 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS

[Merc1]

Looks better, but not for me. Strangely enough the wagon seem most improved.

M

 

[Merc1]

Another site is saying since the SB was filmed in NYC for that video, that the SB is coming to the U.S. Fingers crossed. It would give Mercedes something really interesting for people to talk about, and maybe purchase compared to BMW and Audi.

M

 

[Rainer271]

Another site is saying since the SB was filmed in NYC for that video, that the SB is coming to the U.S. Fingers crossed. It would give Mercedes something really interesting for people to talk about, and maybe purchase compared to BMW and Audi.

M

Mercedes-Benz Inadvertently Confirms CLS Shooting Brake for the US

While it's not entirely certain that Mercedes-Benz did this unwittingly or it was simply an easter egg for all those eagle-eyed aficionados of the three-pointed star out there, the facts remain.

As it happens, the very first commercial for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS lineup was filmed somewhere in the US - it looks like New York to us - with both the facelifted CLS (C218) and the CLS Shooting Brake (X218) being filmed while cruising around the busy city's streets.

While at first we were feeling pretty uplifted by the spoken word style of the backing vocals, we then noticed something rather interesting in the footage.

Apparently, not only the “regular” CLS is sporting the US-required amber lights, but the CLS Shooting Brake facelift as well, which obviously gives us a clue about the upcoming availability of the model in the land of the free.

There is no official confirmation about this fact, but we sincerely doubt that Mercedes-Benz would have gone with all the trouble of fitting a CLS Shooting Brake (X218) facelift with Michigan plates and US-customary amber lights just to film a commercial in American traffic.

The mid-cycle refresh of the trend-setting CLS family was officially unveiled earlier today, but Mercedes-Benz said nothing about when the cars will be available in showrooms.

Despite that, recent reports say that the facelifted model should start reaching customers sometime in September, which also gives us a clue about their availability in the United States. We are now waiting for the official confirmation of all of the above, so stay tuned if you want to learn more. Meanwhile, you can check out the first commercial for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS facelift below.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/m...ls-shooting-brake-for-the-us-video-82673.html

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I love that huge screen. The size really makes it fit in, in my opinion. Doesn't look like much of an afterthought anymore. Why couldn't they do this for the W205?

 

[GTA45E]

Side by side comparison of the previous CLS63 AMG vs. the update.
Love the new changes... Looks a bit more upscale.

 

[Merc1]

Speaking of which, something interesting on Motor Trend:

We've seen an early design mockup of the next CLS63 AMG, and we can tell you to expect extremely wide fenders and a highly aggressive grille, reminiscent of a DTM race car.

M

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

I love what I'm hearing. Please, go on....

 

[DJRaze99]

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[Seylan]

8 inches!?! Seriously...why go though all that trouble just for an extra inch? We can clearly see it's big enough to fit at least a 10" screen there. The interior is looking quite dated now, and I'm surprised not see a HUD or a touchpad.

 

[PHYBENZ]

They don't go to 10 inches because no other vehicle has 10 inches. That way they only have to order one type of screen. Saves $$$$

 

[LaArtist]

Wha those new bbs style rims are the titays!

 

[slicknick]

Wha those new bbs style rims are the titays!

Oh totally...Kinda wish even bigger versions of the same wheels were presented as an option for the S63 AMG Coupe

 

[Giannis]

Very good and subtle facelift. I like the fact that all-LED headlights are now standard and the interior actually manages to look good, despite me failing to get excited over a floating screen up to this point. Good job, MB!

Seriously...why go though all that trouble just for an extra inch?

Sometimes an extra inch makes all the difference in the world

 

[aleks_16]

One bumper on every new Benz?! looks like Benz is going out of fantasy Especially the AMG Bumper from the S-coupe is disappointing. Give me the Pre-Facelift

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Very good and subtle facelift. I like the fact that all-LED headlights are now standard and the interior actually manages to look good, despite me failing to get excited over a floating screen up to this point. Good job, MB!



Sometimes an extra inch makes all the difference in the world

That's What She Said.

 

[Yaz]

Yep, disappointed by the lack of the new COMAND screen and touch pad. There was even a shot of the interior with the bigger rotary knob ala new S-Class.
Otherwise it's bang.
Any chance it gets MBC? It's got the stereo cameras and all.

 

[JusticeCar]

Meh.

The rear lights are still the most disgusting lights I have ever seen on a vehicle.

In this segment, for me it goes:

1) 6 Series GC
2) A7
3) CLS

 

[GTA45E]

One bumper on every new Benz?! looks like Benz is going out of fantasy Especially the AMG Bumper from the S-coupe is disappointing. Give me the Pre-Facelift

It looks like this type bumper, air-dam package is reserved for the coupes. (more hunkered down and sportier)
The AMG sedans (such as the S and E-Class) appear to have block type (more open mouth) air dams.

 

[DexterMorgan]

I still think the pre-FL looks better.

 

[Zafiro]

Wha those new bbs style rims are the titays!

Dude you misspelled. tits, not titays.