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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

HI-RES GALLERY: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class

Three weeks ago Mercedes-Benz unveiled the 2012 CLS-Class ahead of its public debut at the 2010 Paris Auto Show, and today, we have a fresh new gallery of photos that show the car off in a much better light. Literally, the lighting is way better.

Rather than the spotlight-in-a-cave shots loosed in August, we get images of the 2012 CLS cruising sunlit highways and parked in multi-million-dollar driveways. They not only show off the new curves and character lines in a more readily understood real-world setting, but also give us a better idea of the light and space in the cabin.

With a more SLS-like nose, more defined rear haunches, and the same swooping this-ain't-a-four-door profile, the overall effect is good. The side of the car is a bit busy to our eye, but given Mercedes' penchant for attention to detail, it's likely to strike the right note with the CLS' core buyers.

What do you think? Is the 2012 model an upgrade on the original, or would you rather look for a clean example of the last generation?

[Mercedes-Benz]





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  1. By  My Wheels On Walls Posted: 9/15/2010 1:56pm PDT

    Love this car!
     
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  2. By  Dave Warford Posted: 9/15/2010 8:15pm PDT

    Mercedes, the vaunted automaker that they always have been, and still are in most areas, have been losing their way stylistically the last few years. An upgraded and toned down last gen version would be a much better choice in my eyes. Just my opinion.
     
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  3. By Axial6 Posted: 9/16/2010 10:22am PDT

    Dave, I concur. The previous generation CLS actually looks more modern, than this flamed, over-styled, garish metal clunk for a design. I am all in favour of beautifully sculpted well arches, yet Mercedes has managed to make the ugliest and most incongruous arches I have seen bar none. Except perhaps on the new S-Class. The new XJ is simply masterful. Leave a lot to be desired in print, however in the flesh, it is stunning.
     
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