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Mercedes Benz may offer CLS Grand Edition in U.S.

 
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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, the Mercedes Benz CLS, is still powering along. A brand new special edition dubbed the Grand Edition has just been launched in the UK but the car may eventually be sold in the U.S., according to Mercedes Benz.

The Grand Edition cars are packed with extra equipment as standard and are offered with several unique color options, but essentially they are just a new range-topping trim level for the CLS range. While the latest version is a UK-only package, Mercedes Benz spokesman Rob Moran has revealed to Edmunds that the Grand Edition is being considered for the U.S. and if it does arrive it “won’t be offered until next year's model changeover, MY 2011."

Some of the special features that may be offered on a U.S. version of the Grand Edition include AMG-spec light alloy wheels, unique bumpers and badging, and slight power hikes over the standard models. The current CLS Grand Edition based on the 272hp CLS 350 CDI V6 turbodiesel, for example, features an additional 48hp (36kW) and 37lb-ft (50Nm) of torque.


In keeping with its positioning as the range-topping model in the CLS range (ignoring the AMG model), pricing for the Grand Edition will be set higher than the standard model.

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  1. ma_mburleigh8 avatar mburleigh8 Posted: 6/19/2009 9:22pm PDT

    I think the CLS is one of the sexiest cars on the road.
     
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  2. xbox 360 casque Posted: 12/22/2009 4:23am PST

    It was meant for people able to make a distinction between a functional discreet family car and a striking sleek elegant 4-door coupé. And same goes for this particular limited series: designo ultra fine leather, precious wood and exotic paintjob, real alcantara rooflining, top of the range nav system and so on. As long as there will be discerning men, these cars will make sense.
     
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