Mercedes Concept

11th January 2010

Mercedes is raising its profile in Detroit with this dramatic sculpture previewing the CLS Concept which is due later this year. And the futuristic design is no accident, not only does the sculpture preview the next CLS, it also gives the strongest hints yet on Mercedes’ future styling plans.

This impressive sculpture of the still secret model is the first official look at the popular saloon, due to hit the road at the end of this year.

As well as sporting a dramatic new grille, the car appears to get more dramatic looking bodywork, with flared wheelarches, and a series of bold lines that run along the car’s flanks.

Sharing some of its surface angles with the new Mercedes E-Class, the only part of the design that remains completely hidden from view is the cars headlamps. These, like those fitted to the E-Class, are expected to take a more angular form than currently offered – and will be LED equipped.

The biggest talking point on the concept is undoubtedly the SLS-AMG and Blue Zero concept inspired front-grille, based around the much bigger central Mercedes badge, while around back the sculpture gets rear fenders borrowed from the new E-Class coupe.

Mercedes officials also announced at the unveil that the firm is looking to begin building cars with a more retro, 1930’s inspired design over the coming years.

But as for the CLS, all will be revealed later in the year, when the German manufacturer unveil its concept of the real thing.

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