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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class: Still stylish and bold (photos)

With a bold new design and new technology, Mercedes-Benz will unveil the 2012 CLS-class at the Paris Motor Show (October 2 to October 17, 2010). Mercedes recently released these studio shots of the new design along with sketches of the design specs.

Suzanne Ashe
Suzanne Ashe has been covering technology, gadgets, video games, and cars for several years. In addition to writing features and reviews for magazines and Web sites, she has contributed to daily newspapers.
Suzanne Ashe
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The 2012 Mercedes CLS-class will be unveiled at the Paris motor show (October 2 to October 17, 2010). The four-door coupe features a long hood, tightly-styled frameless side windows, and a muscular sports car-like shoulder line. The new design is inspired by the traditional CLS, but ushers in a new generation style.
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The CLS-class created a new category in 2003 by combining the style of a coupe with the function of a sedan. The 2012 model keeps the same dimensions but adds a bolder, more sophisticated lines.
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Since October 2004, Mercedes has sold 170,000 CLS-class cars worldwide. The 2012 CLS-class is the second generation of the trendsetting coupe with a bolder, sportier design. The radiator grille is not integrated into the hood, but is instead formed separately. The grille is dominated by the large central Mercedes-Benz star.
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Wide wrap-around tail lights feature new LED technology, which is also used in the headlights. A wide metal insert adds a further visual highlight at the rear. The sleek look of the rear is topped off with a central star.
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The leather on the dashboard of the CLS-class is is also heated to preshrink it, so it will retain its shape after exposure to direct sunlight. Then individual parts of the leather dashboard are hand-sewn in a process which takes several hours.
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The instrument panels, center console, and door linings are handcrafted. Customers can choose between high-gloss brown burl walnut or high-gloss black ash trim elements.
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The new design of the 2012 CLS-class continues in the interior with 1.6-millimeter thick semianiline premium leather seat covers and a handcrafted dashboard.
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The cockpit features a wrap-around dashboard starting from the from the driver's door and sweeping over the instrument panel. In the center of the steering wheel rests the classic Mercedes-Benz star.
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The CLS-class offers several creature comforts for driver and passenger. Individualized climate control can be accessed from the center panel.
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Designers for the CLS-class look over their creation. A total of 71 LED's provide an unique appearance as well as a better view of the road compared with previous models.
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From artist's renderings of the CLS-class, to the unveiling of the car at the Paris Motor Show, Mercedes customers have a lot to look forward to.

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