torquesor.com - New Mercedes-Benz CLS full video

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The success of the uniquely designed first CLS has seen a host of copycat machines from rival manufacturers. These include Porsche's Panamera and the upcoming Audi A7 Sportback, plus fastback versions of regular saloons such as the Volkswagen Passat CC. They have all adopted the curving, sweeping shape of the old CLS -- but the new model is upping the stakes. Its striking design has evolved to include styling cues from Mercedes' latest concepts -- such as the Shooting Break estate -- with a more sculpted, athletic look to replace the cleaner shape of the original car. The pronounced panel creases plus flared arches and sills, combined with the angular new front end, make the CLS seem lower and wider than the previous model -- and hint at the shape of the SLS AMG supercar. Triple-layered LED headlights house 71 separate diodes and provide everything from the indicators to full-beam illumination -- which Mercedes is claiming is a production car first. An additional row of daytime running lamps completes the dazzling effect. The tail is heavily inspired by the Shooting Break concept that wowed crowds at this year's Beijing Motor Show. Its large, leaf- shaped rear lights and polished metal strip give an extra touch of class to the high-shouldered, muscle car-style back end. There will be a wide engine line-up to choose from when the car hits showrooms in January next year, including a 261bhp 3.5-litre V6 diesel, and V6 and V8 petrols with 302bhp and 435bhp respectively. But <b>...</b>

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