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Any Grand Edition CLS offered in the U.S. would be based on the next-generation CLS due next year

Any Grand Edition CLS offered in the U.S. would be based on the next-generation CLS due next year

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The four-door coupe segment is rapidly growing, but the modern progenitor of the niche, Mercedes-Benz's CLS, is still powering along. Today the company released an all-new special edition of the CLS dubbed the Grand Edition.

Mercedes' obsession with tying cars to fashion finds another outlet in the CLS Grand Edition. Presented by Mercedes model and brand representative Julia Stegner to help cement the car's tie-in to the accessory-rich world of design and style, the CLS Grand Edition is mechanically unchanged from the standard edition, instead relying on styling and materials to differentiate it from the pack.

One of the most immediately noticeable features of the CLS Grand Edition is the matte platinum paint. Just as white is being dubbed the new black, so too is matte overtaking gloss finishes among style-conscious carmakers. The Lamborghini Reventon is a notorious example. Obsidian black, iridium silver, carneol red and flint grey metallic finishes are also available for the Grand Edition, however.

In addition to the self-styled 'avant garde' paintwork, the CLS Grand Edition also gets a unique Grand Edition insignia on the front wings, unique 18in 5-spoke AMG alloy wheels wrapped in 245/40 (F) and 275/35 (R) rubber. Inside, the car gets a roof lined in Alcantara, a tilt/slide glass roof, leather upholstery, laurel wood trim - available in both matte and gloss finishes - and a wood/leather steering wheel. Aluminum and brushed stainless steel trim elements finish off the cabin's unique look.

Four standard engines will be available in Grand Edition trim, including the CLS280 with the entry-level V6 and the CGI direct-injection engine found in the CLS350 CGI, which generates 292hp (215kW) while managing fuel efficiency of 25.8mpg (9.1L/100km).

The car goes on sale today in Europe at a starting price of €67,294.50 ($93,700) (including VAT). No word yet on U.S. availability.
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  1. ma_mburleigh8 avatar mburleigh8 Posted: 1/2/2009 1:27pm PST

    I doubt it is worth the extra $.
     
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  2. ma_goFASTERRR avatar goFASTERRR Posted: 1/2/2009 2:36pm PST

    'worth' the extra money is subjective.

    If you buy cars as fashion accessories, you're probably not worried about the value. It's all about style.
     
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  3. ma_azlan avatar azlan Posted: 1/2/2009 3:52pm PST

    if there is something that will make this car truly unique from the previous model it will make this classic and if thats the case then the extra money is worth it, but i dont see that matte paint and amg wheels will do that for this car.
     
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  4. ma_LisaV avatar LisaV Posted: 1/3/2009 1:19am PST

    The most beautiful benz today. Will it finaly be offered with the V12 turbo. At least one big stinker - for the stinking rich. I mean it is the best production engine, right?
     
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  5. By  metin2 yang Posted: 12/21/2009 11:49pm PST

    Turn right after the plaza across the immortal, metin2 yang
     
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