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The much-admired four-door Vision CLS Coupé study that Mercedes-Benz
presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) is going into series
production. The decision was taken by the Stuttgart-based automobile
manufacturer on the strength of the extremely positive results of a survey
carried out during the IAA. "The overwhelming majority of drivers surveyed by us
are enthusiastic about the four-door coupé. We are thus confirmed in our idea
for this innovative vehicle concept and have given the go-ahead for the new
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class to go into production", said Professor Jürgen Hubbert
today, Member of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and head of the
Mercedes Car Group in Stuttgart. Preparations for the production of the
four-door coupé can thus get underway at the tradition-steeped DaimlerChrysler
factory in Sindelfingen.
With the CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz is creating a hitherto unique synthesis of
two different vehicle concepts: the exciting design and the highly emotive
character of a coupé in perfect harmony with the comfort and functionality of a
saloon. Thus, the four-door vehicle clearly offers a great deal more added value
than other coupés, at the same time as arousing the interest of those people who
have a passion for motor cars and motoring. In the words of Professor Hubbert:
"The dialogue with the public at the IAA confirmed that, with the CLS, we are a
coupé generation ahead of the rest."
The Vision CLS is the latest in a long line of crowd-pulling Mercedes
showcars. In recent years, the Stuttgart-based manufacturer has unveiled a whole
host of new and inspiring vehicle concepts, most of which have gone on to enter
series production. Successful examples of this include the A-Class, the M-Class,
the SLK Roadster, the SLR-McLaren and the future Grand Sports Tourer. They
underscore the role of Mercedes-Benz as a trendsetter in the automotive world
and the importance of vehicle studies as forerunners for new vehicle classes.
With the CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz will also be defining a new, interesting
market segment.
Top Mercedes technology to meet the highest requirements
Equipped with leading-edge safety technology, such as adaptive front airbags,
window and sidebags, as well as belt tensioners and belt force limiters for all
seats, the new CLS-Class fulfils the high standards associated with Mercedes
luxury-class cars. Furthermore, the four-door coupé offers a whole host of other
innovations that make driving both safer and more comfortable. These include the
AIRMATIC DC pneumatic suspension, the 7G-TRONIC seven-gear automatic
transmission, the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) brake system, a bi-xenon
Active Light System, cornering light and the sensor-controlled THERMOTRONIC
automatic climate control.
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