Mercedes-Benz has launch the facelifted version of one of the original pseudo sedan-coupés, the CLS. The updated version can immediately be recognised by its new exterior design. It is the technology behind the updated bodywork that is the most important part though.
The light system now features a complex LED headlight system (featuring 24 LEDs). Apart from this, there is also coming home lights, cornering lights and fibre optic daytime-running lights. The LED high performance system will be standard, while the Multibeam LED headlamps will be optional (R22 100).
The interior has also been updated. The infotainment screen is now a free-standing unit (as is the case in several other Mercedes-Benz models), and measures 8-inches (20,3 cm) diagonally. As before, these cars come with a host of safety, technological and luxury upgrades and experiences.
Mercedes-Benz’s new 9-speed transmission has now also found its way into the CLS range, a transmission we first experienced in the new S-Class Coupé. This transmission will be installed in the CLS 350 Bluetec, and the CLS 500.
It seems Mercedes-Benz is slowly adding entry-level turbodiesel engines to ranges that would previously not have featured a turbodiesel. The CLS range now kicks off with the 250 CDI (150 kW/500 N.m), followed by the CLS 350 Bluetec (190 kW/620 N.m).
The petrol engine range comprises of the CLS 400 (245 kW/480 N.m), the CLS 500 (300 kW/600 N.m) and finally the CLS 63 AMG S (430 kW/800 N.m).
Pricing:
Mercedes-Benz CLS 250 CDI R761 847
Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 Bluetec R895 258
Mercedes-Benz CLS400 R894 054
Mercedes-Benz CLS500 R1 128 106
Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S R1 611 398
Prices include a 6-years/100 000 km maintenance plan.
