Doubts About The Mercedes CLS Class?
I must admit that I had my doubts about the Mercedes CLS Class.
That is until I was right in front of it. Now I must admit that it really is a head turner.
Two variants are available: the 5.5 liter, V8, 382 horsepower CLS 550 and the 6.2 liter 507 hp CLS 63AMG.
Both come equipped with the seven speed automatic transmissions with Sportronic Manual Shift capability.
Optional for the CLS 550 are paddle shifters while in the CLS 63AMG it’s standard equipment.
For 2009, both trims get reshaped LED taillights, an updated twin bar grille, trapezoidal shaped exhaust tips, restyled wheels, larger heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, a revised command interface and a sportier steering wheel with the CLS 63AMG getting a flat bottom.
On the outside, it really is eye catching and really worth a double take, very few will come close.
The styling, materials and overall finish is first rate; all the panels are securely fit and the leather extremely soft.
The wooden appointments appear to be more like polished furniture than part of a car interior.
The attention to detail was above and beyond.
We were given a CLS 550 painted in Metallic Barolo Red, Black Leather interior and Laurel Wood Trim to play with.
She also came equipped with three packages- the 318 Trim, Sport and the Premium package.
Also installed were the optional Distronic Proximity Control and Parktronic system.
You can get more details from one of the Houston Mercedes Dealers.
