2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class:
First
Look
Jay Williams - 24/August/2010
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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class
Sleek coupé styling with saloom functionality
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS Class is notably more aggressive
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Stuttgart,
Germany -
Mercedes-Benz has officially released details of it's 2012
CLS-Class which is set to make its debut at the Paris motor show on
October 2nd.
A generation ahead: with the CLS,
Mercedes-Benz created a new vehicle category in 2003 which for the
first time combined the elegance and dynamism of a coupé with the
comfort and functionality of a saloon.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
features a long bonnet, narrow-look windows with frameless side windows
and a sweeping roof line that angles towards the rear.
Most notably the 2012 CLS is
visually more aggressive, the large, elongated dark air inlets with
black grilles add to the vehicle's masculine appearance.
Another distinguishing feature
comes in the form of the full LED headlamps, which are the world's
first to offer all of the regular dynamic light functions using LED
technology. This innovation boasts an impressive design - inside they
are divided into three arrow-shaped layers from top to bottom: the
upper layer contains an LED indicator, beneath which is a striking LED
side light offering LED low beam functions. The side light can also be
seen when the dipped beam function is switched on, thereby creating a
novel and separate night-time design and distinctive look. The lowest
level of the headlamp houses the main beam and nightview functions. A
total of 71 LED's not only provide an unmistakable appearance, but also
a significantly enhanced view of the road compared with previous
systems.
One of the more distinctive
changes is the sports-car like shoulder line above the rear axle that
highlights the athletic character of the new CLS. While the flared
wheel arches complete the look.
The interior features a
wrap-around cockpit: a high line sweeps from the driver's door over the
instrument panel support and across to the front passenger door. The
central display has also been integrated seamlessly into the upper part
of the instrument panel. At the same time, the downward sweeping side
line on the doors continues the dropping line of the exterior.
The 2012 CLS has a wide variety of
options to choose from. Five interior colours, five trim designs and
also three qualities of leather are available.
In addition, high-gloss wood
panels are also used inside the cabin - on the dash, center console and
door linings. Buyers have a choice of brown burl walnut or black ash.
Mercedes-Benz is yet to confirm
any powerplants for the 2012 CLS-Class, but, we can expect details
closer to its launch in October.
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