The Mercedes CLS replacement, thought to be an all-new model called the CLE, has actually been spotted testing. This sleek, four-door coupe, shown in spy shots and In spite of the swirly black-and-white camouflage, the CLS’s four-door coupe shape is plainly on screen, as are the visual similarities to the new E-Class Coupe., is Mercedes’ response to the Audi A7 Sportback and the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.
Under the test mule’s thin layer of camouflage, we can see the new CLE sports a similar coupe-like shape to the outgoing CLS. A big front grille with a central Mercedes emblem and a little lower grille flanked by fog lights must be signed up with by a sporty set of twin exhaust ideas and big alloy wheels. High door sills, little windows and a sweeping roof line help emphasise the CLE’s length and low-slung proportions. One model sports what seem LED headlights with a little square built-in indication, while a second car, above right, features an L-shaped design. The latter is anticipated to work as an intense daytime running light, too.
An interior spy shot suggests the prototype CLE features a big 12.3-inch display for Mercedes’ COMAND infotainment system and a set of standard analogue gauges. The last car will most likely feature a set of horizontal screens– much like those found on the brand-new S-Class. The CLE ought to share lots of interior components with the latest E-Class saloon– providing purchasers a wide variety of trim and colour options.
A selection of brand new engines, shared with the facelifted S-Class, should feature in the new CLE. Diesel models could be powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine readily available in either 286hp or 340hp guise while more effective 469hp V8 fuel models may likewise be offered. In the S-Class, these systems return 51mpg and 33mpg respectively thanks to smart cylinder deactivation technology. These figures should be mirrored relatively carefully by the brand-new CLE. The most efficient model is anticipated to be a brand-new inline-six gas plug-in hybrid that’ll be capable of travelling up to 31 miles in electric-only mode. At the other end of the efficiency spectrum, a twin turbo 4.0-litre V8 engine– lifted from the E63 AMG– might likewise make a look in future CLE 63 models.
The CLE is still under development and is expected to be launched throughout the first half of 2018– potentially making its launching in late 2017. Prices ought to show the present CLS variety, suggesting you can expect to pay from approximately ₤ 50,000 for an entry-level model to almost ₤ 90,000 for a top-spec car.
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