The Los Angeles Auto Show kicks off next week and
Mercedes has released a new teaser video of the 2019 CLS. Set to debut on
November 29th, the redesigned model has an evolutionary appearance with a
single bar grille that is flanked by angular headlights.
We can also see a
rakish windscreen, five-spoke alloy wheels, and slender LED taillights. The
model also has a gently sloping roofline and door-mounted mirrors with
integrated turn signals. The CLS will
eschew the bulky styling of its predecessor for a more streamlined appearance
that echoes the original model which was launched nearly 15 years ago.
While the teaser video only gives us a glimpse of
the interior, previous photos have shown the cabin will have will have a
push-button ignition and circular air vents. The CLS will also be offered with
a widescreen display that houses a digital instrument cluster and a COMAND
infotainment system.
Engine options remain unconfirmed but choices are
expected to include a turbocharged four-cylinder with around 295 hp and an inline six-cylinder with about 362 hp. They will eventually be
joined by an AMG variant with a hybridized engine producing approximately 429
hp.
On the diesel side, European customers can expect
four- and six-cylinder options with outputs ranging from 241 hp to 335
hp.
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