最近谍照记者拍到了2018款奔驰CLS最新照片，这些照片上的车辆伪装进一步减少，可以看到新车外观设计的一些细节。2018款CLS仍将继续保留原来名称而不会改成“CLE”。虽然如此，但新车与E级轿车关系更紧密，新车将采用明显不同的设计，包括更倾斜的车顶和更长的引擎盖。虽然车身进行了重度伪装，但仍能看出外观很漂亮。比较狭窄的车窗会影响视线，但做出这样的牺牲换来的是顺滑的侧面轮廓。新车轴距或许将进一步增加以确保后排乘客腿部空间更充裕，同时行李箱容积也将进一步扩大，提升实用性。新车内装和配置水平也将超过E级车以便能更好的匹配其定位。由于奔驰不会推出CLS Shooting Brake的第二代车型，因此CLS将成为该级别车型唯一的一款车。这款车看起来像是量产版车型，因此过不了多久，奔驰就会拿掉车身伪装，让我们看到新车真容。预计奔驰将在九月的法兰克福车展发布该车，同时还将提前在线发布该车。
2018 Mercedes CLS Camo Striptease Continues In New Spy Shots
Earlier this month, the 2018 CLS was spotted in the still wintery northern Europe getting a refill at a gas station and now another two test vehicle have been photographed in a considerably warmer climate. One caught on camera in Stuttgart while the other was seen somewhere in Spain, these two prototypes had slightly less camouflage than before to allow us check out more of the final design details of Mercedes’ sexy new sedan.
Set to be positioned between the E-Class Sedan and the flagship S-Class Sedan, the new CLS will likely retain its moniker rather than switching to the “CLE” nameplate as some reports are indicating. Mercedes did update its nomenclature structure some years ago to better reflect the similarities in size between two models, but the CLS was not affected by the change.
Even though it will be closely related to the E-Class Sedan, the new CLS is going to adopt a significantly different design with a swoopy roofline and a very long hood. It already looks good despite the heavy disguise, although some had been hoping for a shorter rear overhang. The narrow windows will hamper visibility, but that’s a sacrifice owners will have to make to get that sleek side profile.
The wheelbase has probably been stretched to ensure extra legroom for passengers sitting in the back, while the trunk’s capacity is also expected to receive a bump in size to make the CLS a better companion on extended trips. The quality and refinement inside the cabin should go up a notch over the E-Class to better reflect the car’s position in the lineup and its higher starting price.
Chances are the sedan will be the only CLS-badged model taking into account reports are indicating the CLS Shooting Brake won’t live to see a new generation.
These CLS prototypes appear to be production-ready, so it won’t be too long until Mercedes will remove the camo to host the world premiere. It might happen at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, although an online reveal could occur a few weeks sooner.