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2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake spy shots

HI-RES GALLERY: 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake spy shots
The Mercedes-Benz CLS ignited the four-door coupe market when it was first introduced back in 2004, and since then we’ve seen several other luxury rivals attempt to emulate the design with cars like the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide and Audi A7.

With the second-generation CLS, which went on sale last year, Mercedes is set to popularize a niche segment once again, this time reinvigorating the ‘Shooting Brake’ bodystyle as previewed by a stunning concept from 2010.

Earlier, we spotted a prototype for a production CLS Shooting Brake from Mercedes-Benz, testing for the first time on the Nurburgring after passing previously-captured winter testing.

Today, we have images of yet another prototype and given its almost showroom look we could be seeing it formally unveiled in the very near future, most likely at the 2012 Paris Auto Show in September.

On top of that, we can also add the CLS63 AMG version of the shooting brake to the mix, which, apart from a few cosmetic differences at the front and rear, looks much like its non-AMG alternative--though it will be packing something special under the hood.

With four doors and a rear cargo area, the CLS Shooting Brake is more of an estate/wagon than a true shooting brake, which is typically a two-door, extended-rear, coupe-based car. Nevertheless, we’re glad to see that Mercedes' design team has stayed true to the gorgeous lines of the previous concept, guaranteeing that this new model will be one of the hottest cars on sale this year. Note, one feature that doesn’t appear to have made production is the concept’s awesome panoramic glass sunroof pictured below.

2010 Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept

2010 Mercedes-Benz Shooting Break Concept

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Expect the base CLS350 model to feature a 3.5-liter V-6 rated at 306 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque, while the CLS550 should sport the same twin-turbocharged 4.6-liter V-8 found in the current CLS550 coupe and come with an output of 402 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque.

We expect the high-performance CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake model complete with the Affalterbach tuner’s twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8 channeling something around 518 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque through the rear wheels.  

Look out for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake in showrooms around the end of the year, most likely as a 2013 model.

Note, this isn’t the only shooting brake Mercedes-Benz is thought to be working on. A version based on the smaller ‘BLS’ four-door coupe is reported to also be in the works.
HI-RES GALLERY: 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake spy shots




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  1. fb_33701777 avatar Will Cheval Jr. Posted: 10/12/2011 9:27am PDT

    The styling is really beautiful...Just curious about why there is a need for this, when there is a E-estate wagon. All this is, is a sexier wagon. I mean, a father would much rather drive this, than a E-wagon. It's probably going to be a niche model with only a few thousand sold. I must admit, the headlight design sells itself. Stunning...truly
     
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  2. Damien Thomas avatar Damien Thomas Posted: 10/12/2011 10:54am PDT

    I want! I want! More practical than a sedan and so much better looking to boot. Sedans have never made any sense in terms of practical space. This just looks super. Good job Mercedes.. now watch the followers come.
     
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  3. eurocardriver avatar eurocardriver Posted: 10/12/2011 2:43pm PDT

    So that's what happens when you combine the R-class with the E-class estate wagon??? :(
     
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  4. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 10/12/2011 6:47pm PDT

    i know its already been mentioned but this isnt a shooting brake and should stop being referred to as one. It is a SWagon/Hatched sedan, or sport wagon. If you take off the badging you will see the accord sportswagon in its rear styling. and as Eurocardriver stated...it is the unholly mating of an R class with an E sedan / CLS
     
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  5. fb_671572304 avatar Robert Petrocelli Posted: 3/27/2012 3:32pm PDT

    As a Father with older children I would love purchase this vehicle if:

    1. Available with 4Matic
    2. Bluetec Diesel
    3. 3 passenger rear seat
     
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  6. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 3/27/2012 5:14pm PDT

    actually i have seen the latest CLS on the road and this version looks to be nearly a metre longer. That is one very very very long car !
     
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  7. gazzed avatar gazzed Posted: 3/27/2012 5:50pm PDT

    This has got to be the most gorgeous looking Sport Estate out there, just absolutely magnificent!
     
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  8. WizardsLore avatar WizardsLore Posted: 4/9/2012 9:25pm PDT

    its certainly up there. Alfa makes a real beauty, and i am a fan of the agressive lines of the XF from Jag.
     
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  9. phil12321 avatar phil12321 Posted: 4/27/2012 5:31am PDT

    This is BADASS!!!
     
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