Mercedes-Benz CLS Class, 2010 - 2017
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In 2003, Mercedes-Benz created a separate car category - the company very successfully combined the elegance of a coupe, the comfort of a sedan and a luxurious interior. This is how the Mercedes-Benz CLS saw the light of day. Car fans and competitors soon appreciated it, followed by the Volkswagen Passat CC, BMW 5 GT, Porsche Panamera, Audi A5 Sportback and Audi A7. Now it’s time for a Mercedes response. The new CLS has retained the formula for success, but is a completely new model. The sleek design of the new CLS is very similar to its predecessor, but is more refined, the front end design is a bit more rigorous (the new C, E class and even the supercar SLS AMG are felt), the sides are adorned with a deep line through the doors and expressive rear wheel arches. remained frameless. Another distinguishing feature is the LED headlights. For the first time, LED technology is used for all dynamic lighting functions. Not only does this innovation feature an impressive design, but it significantly increases visibility on the road compared to previous lighting systems. Car design may not be a bold step towards a new style, but why change the formula for success? The interior of the CLS has once again retained the ideas it has already seen - the effect of wrapping in the cabin, attention to detail, the highest quality trim elements and a slightly different style than other Mercedes. Note that the gearshift lever is mounted on the steering column. The CLS offers a wide range of individualization options: five interior colors, five trim options and three types of leather. The ultra-thin Passion leather, which is only 1.6 millimeters thick and meets the highest standards, is used. Customers can choose between three exclusive types of wood: glossy brown walnut, glossy black alder and light brown poplar. Needless to recall, all four passengers have plenty of legroom, maybe just sitting in the rear seats may run out of headroom. The boot has a capacity of 520 liters, but folding rear seats are optional. On the road, the car behaves as expected - a perfectly balanced comfort and sportiness. The silence of the cabin goes hand in hand with the barely audible rattle of the engine. The hood, boot lid and fenders are made of aluminum - this provides a good balance in corners. The weakest engine is just a 2.1-liter diesel with 201 hp, the most powerful is the CLS 63 AMG with 549 hp and an impressive 800 Nm of torque.