In the morning we had reported regarding the new details and official images of the 2015 Mercedes Benz CLS and now we have come up with more details about the vehicle. Our sources have been able to get their hands on the latest information on the tweaked CLS. The updated version is all set to make its official debut at the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed slated to be held on June 26, 2014. After its launch in international markets, the company will bring the upgraded version to India next year.
Other than the redesigned Multibeam LED head lights regarding which we had explained in detail in our previous news, the vehicle sports several other changes on the exterior and interior front. In the front, a new grille and a revised bumper add to the sporty semblance of the vehicle. Rear does not don ample changes; inside the cabin a new three spoke sports steering wheel and an eight inch display have been embedded. For easier operation inside the cabin, Mercedes has equipped just two buttons on the centre console panel. The interiors can be done in five colors and there is an option of six trim finishes and grades of leather.
The new CLS will be made available in five engine options (including diesel and petrol) abiding with Euro 6 emission norms. The diesel line up comprises of CLS 220, that will be equipped with a four pot powertrain that generates a peak power and torque output of 170 Hp and 500 Nm respectively. Besides this, CLS 350 will come with a 258 Hp and 620 Nm will continue to be offered.
In the petrol range, CLS 400 will come equipped with a turbocharged 3.5 litre engine and CLS 500 will come packed with the robust V8 engine. Apart from these, the company will also offer CLS 63 AMG with a 5.5 litre V8 motor. The facelifted version of the CLS is likely to come with a 9G-Tronic 9-Speed automatic gearbox ditching the current 7-speed dual-clutch tranny. This transmission is currently offered on CLS 220, CLS 250, CLS 350 and CLS 500.
