Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Spy Shots: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 caught playing in the rain]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/06/spy-shots-2011-mercedes-benz-cls-63-caught-playing-in-the-rain/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/06/spy-shots-2011-mercedes-benz-cls-63-caught-playing-in-the-rain/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/06/spy-shots-2011-mercedes-benz-cls-63-caught-playing-in-the-rain/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The car that authored the "four-door-coupe" terminology - and a great deal of Internet debate and dictionary definition checking - will introduce its second act toward the end of 2011. Unsurprisingly, the new model (which is expected to wear a 2011 designation), will look much like the current model. That's the way it goes with genre-defining things most of the time.

Perhaps it is just our eyes, but in the spy shots it looks like the car's rump could be even more sleek, with the glasshouse landing even further toward the rear of the car. Also, the mirror mountings have changed - at least on this prototype - from the A-pillar notch to the doors. In line with Merc's current designs, they are now giant square flaps mounted on stalks.

Engines are expected to range from a 3.5-liter V6 with 292 horsepower to the top-o'-the-heap 6.2-liter V8 with 525 hp. Rumored to be tucked in there as well is a 299-hp hybrid.

[Source: SpeedLux]

Spy Shots: 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 caught playing in the rain originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 cls2011 cls 63 amg2011 mercedes-benz clk2011 mercedes-benz cls2011 mercedes-benz cls 63 amg2011Cls2011Cls63Amg2011Mercedes-benzClk2011Mercedes-benzCls2011Mercedes-benzCls63AmgamgCLScls 63 amgCls63Amgluxurymercedes clsmercedes-benzMercedesClsperformancesedanspy shotsSpyShotsTue, 06 Oct 2009 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Spy Shots: Next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/29/spy-shots-next-generation-mercedes-benz-cls/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/29/spy-shots-next-generation-mercedes-benz-cls/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/29/spy-shots-next-generation-mercedes-benz-cls/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS is undergoing testing, and as is true with so many segment-defining vehicles, there doesn't look to be much of a change going on up top. However, down below, in the area covered by cladding, we will probably see some noticeable tweaks and refinements as the original "four-door coupe" moves from the current E-Class to the new E-Class platform (it will not be built on the S-Class platform). As for engines, in addition to gas and (in Europe) diesel options, it will be offered with the BlueHybrid drivetrain from the S400.

In the mean time, for 2009, the CLS gets revised front and rear, a new grille, larger outside mirrors, and LEDs in the tail-lamp clusters. Inside, a new steering wheel complements the reworked interior and a next-generation COMAND system.

[Source: Next Autos]

Spy Shots: Next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 cls2011Clsclsmercedesmercedes clsmercedes-benzmercedes-benz clsMercedes-benzClsMercedesClssedanspy shotsSpyShotsMon, 29 Dec 2008 17:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Spy Shots: 2011 CLS]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/29/spy-shots-2011-cls/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/29/spy-shots-2011-cls/http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/29/spy-shots-2011-cls/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The coming CLS appears to offer more of the same: the current CLS is based on the E-Class platform; the next one is expected to be built atop S-Class underpinnings. Other than bigger body with a wider track, and bolder styling to harmonize with Mercedes' current design language, not much is expected to change.

That is usually the case with iconic cars. Having invented the category of the four-door-car with a more coupe-like silhouette, Mercedes could be waiting to see what its rivals -- from Aston Martin to VW -- will bring to the segment before it makes a revolutionary move.

[Source: Global Motors]

Spy Shots: 2011 CLS originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 cls2011Clsbenzclsmercedesmercedes benzmercedes-benzMercedesBenzspy shotsSpyShotsMon, 29 Sep 2008 08:58:00 EST