CLS [Spy shots] 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS (Spy shots & Info)

[Pagani]

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If the next CLS is to be based on the S Class, the short overhang has got to be quite a bit shorter, as the S overhang is shorter than the current CLS. The current CLS gained its shape by lengthening both overhangs, whereas I presume the current S silhouete will shape up by the lowering of the roof.

 

[Centurion]

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That looks very sexy and luxurious. Could almost be positioned above the S-class.

 

[LaArtist]

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^that looks so elegant...i wouldnt mind it at all

 

[Merc1]

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The only problem with the car in that photo is that ram-like front end. Ped regs strike again.

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[Bartek S.]

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Preview: Mercedes Benz Shooting Brake based on next-gen CLS

 

[sako97]

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^Old.

 

[GTA45E]

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The styling on that PS is way too French looking!
That would never work on a Mercedes-Benz..

 

[Sayyaaf]

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lol thats just the CoupeFascination repainted and with the CLS headlight.

 

[Centurion]

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The styling on that PS is way too French looking!
That would never work on a Mercedes-Benz..

I'd say the current CLS is already french looking. It has emotional and romantic design elements you don't see in typical functional German designs.

 

[LaArtist]

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This seems to be the the FIRST spyshot ever of the new CLS

Enjoy guys.. allthough the pic is low quality..

Ohh and Thnx To Vivaki for showing me this

 

[Merc1]

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Hmmmmmmmm



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[Merc1]

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Current generation CLS has been on the market since 2004 and it is time for the second generation to step in. Earlier there were rumors that the new CLS will be based on S-Class instead of E-Class. Judging from these photos it looks like CLS will stick to the E-Class platform.

Unfortunately photographer only got a good view of the side and rear. Don’t worry as we will be seeing this car a lot more before Mercedes makes it official.

It seems that the rear window is much bigger and the car sits lower than the current version. Rear will go down just like it goes on the current model. Just try to imagine it without that temporary camouflage on the boot. It also looks like the car is going to be shorter compared to the current generation CLS.

Engine options will likely include the new S400 BlueHybrid and V6 and V8 powerplants. Top of the line models will get the usual AMG treat.




From what can be seen I think the proportions are pretty good.


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[ZicZachZo]

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Well Merc is really expanding the E class platform to a host of different models. Now that the CLK is the E class coupe won't these cars be competing with themselves? Who knows. But you know that the E coupe will be positioned above the E saloon and then the CLS above the E coupe?

In any event, this is exciting.

 

[fortuner]

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Yeah its a lot off models around the e class platform
I was expecting a larger cls then the current one this looks a tad smaller and that rear windscerrn is either huge like the cl or its a panoromic roof.

I hope its as stunning and different as the current cls i miss my white cls 350 more then any other car i had.it was just awesome hope this one turns out even better..................When is this car expected on the market

 

[andyvalencia]

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by the look of the arch camouflage, the rear boot and the swooping side line, i think huck is on the money

 

[ree]

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It is extremely difficult to design such a great designed car new…I hope, the designer will do everything right…and that the car will not become to angular and lose its special design…

 

[Centurion]

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Finally1! We known roughly what the exterior will look like now I'm curious about the interior.

 

[coolraoul]

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The roofline is very promising (similar to the current model).

The glossy-roof is very spectacular, reducing the roof to two archs, a quite spectacular appearence (more than other cars with pano-roof given the very low height of the car, and the very curvy roof)!

It indeed seems close to Huck's PS. Yummy!!

 

[Alwing]

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As andyvalencia already pointed out, the rear does resemble to Huckfeldt's impression. Despite its heavy camouflage, the shape of the trunklid and the cut-out of the rear bumper. Also the rear lights stretching far inwards.

Anyway, Huckfeldt seems to be wrong about one thing and that is the positioning of the rear-view mirrors. It's not attached near the pillar of the window anymore but on the door itself as can be seen on the photos. I find it to be an interesting development since all Mercedes cars except certain classics don't have mirrors attached like that.
Assuming that the mirrors will stay that way, I believe the car must be pretty wide on the flanks otherwise it would look kind of odd in my opinion.

 

[PanterroR]

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Not another banana...