2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS Drops Heavy Camouflage to Show Off Its Sexy Lines
We finally have a better idea on what Mercedes-Benz is doing with its next-generation CLS.
Spy photographers have caught the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS testing once again, but this time the prototype isn’t wearing the heavy camouflage we saw last time. The overall design looks familiar, but the CLS will receive a new shape on the front grille, with a wider opening at the bottom. The changes will also make the design of the CLS consistent with other new Mercedes-Benz models, especially when it comes to the interior.
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Treated with a single photo of the cabin, we can see the interior is influenced by the E-Class model, highlighted by a green shade, which is one of 64 ambient light colors buyers get to choose from.
The next-generation CLS will ride on the same platform as the new E-Class, but it will be longer and wider to accommodate the CLS. Engine options will be borrowed from the E-Class, including the high-performance AMG variants. This also means a plug-in hybrid CLS is a strong possibility.
Europeans will be disappointed to hear the CLS Shooting Brake won’t live on for the new generation due to slow sales.
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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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