Mercedes-Benz CLS Spied Nearly Free of Camouflage
Spy photographers have caught the third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS wearing very little camouflage.
Caught on camera parked somewhere in Germany, we can see the German automaker has cleaned up the side of the CLS with less lines and a smoother overall profile. It also appears the license plate has moved from the trunk to the rear bumper and although we can’t see the tail lights here, previous spy photos revealed they will sport a slimmer design.
Unfortunately our spy photographers were unable to get photos of the front of the new CLS, but we do know it will receive the Panamericana grille, which has been finding its way to new Mercedes models.
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The next-generation CLS will ride on the same platform underpinning the new E-Class, but it will be slightly wider and longer than the E-Class sedan. And since it shares a platform with the E-Class, except powertrain options to be similar including the AMG CLS 50 model. It is rumored there won’t be an AMG CLS 63 this generation, as that will be saved for the upcoming four-door AMG GT.
Don’t rule out a plug-in hybrid either, since the E-Class lineup already offers one.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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