SPIED on the STREET! The All-new Mercedes-Benz CLS450 Gets Caught On Camera

Not too long ago the Mercedes-Benz CLS450 debuted at the 2017 Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). While Mercedes claimed that the car would live by the motto, "The Original, perfected," it seems that isn't exactly the case. 

That's because its styling has been further evolved. And, it's funny: I don't know if I like it.

When I saw it at the auto show I was pretty keen on it. But in some images and video I am not sold. So, I've got another one to share with you.

Spotted on the street in Germany, the video below gives you a first glimpse at what the CLS looks like on the road. At AutoSpies, we believe that you need to see the car on the street to judge its presence and overall demeanor. 

Having said that, what do you make of the all-new CLS from Mercedes-Benz?


Der neue CLS 2018, hier als Top-Modell CLS 450! Kein Erlkönig mehr, die Weltpremiere war ja bereits - aber trotzdem noch nicht bei den Händlern aber in Sindelfingen auf der Straße.

The new CLS 2018, here as top model CLS 450! No prototype anymore, the world premiere was already - but still not at the dealers - but on the road in Sindelfingen.

The Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS) photo galleries are sponsored by Lexus.

2017 Los Angeles Auto Show

 

 

MDarringer - 12/16/2017 9:43:10 AM

+2 Boost

White does this car no favors. In fact, quite the opposite.

atc98092 - 12/16/2017 10:09:55 AM

+1 Boost

I have no idea why anyone would want such a white interior. I had a white interior once. Never again. That thing was a nightmare to keep clean. And that was when I was in my 20s, and enjoyed cleaning and maintaining my cars. Now that I'm into my 60s, I don't want that much work! :)

MDarringer - 12/16/2017 10:35:56 AM

+1 Boost

I have kids. Black is my friend. That and paying for detailing.

mre30 - 12/16/2017 10:49:26 AM

+1 Boost

It is better looking than the E-Class so I'm sure it will do well.

However, I am not liking the resolution of the lines to the rear into the trunk.

cidflekken - 12/16/2017 5:03:19 PM

0 Boost

Man, I love that white one with black wheels. Sharp AF.

But a bit disappointed on that street sighting. At least from the angle the vid was taken and the lighting, it makes very little visual impact. Those wheels look pretty lame, too, possibly only 17".

Agent00R - 12/16/2017 8:55:12 PM

-1 Boost

This appears to be a completely base-spec car.

Definitely rolling on 17s.

TomM - 12/16/2017 5:04:29 PM

+1 Boost

I have seen it in person also - and I admit that some of the above pictures fail to show off the styling - especially the lower sides of the car.

I too would NEVER have a white interior in a car again (I had one in a 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible - but that was a different story)
White leather is impossible to keep looking good - making the interior the reason for a 3 year lease rather than a purchase - but then most of the drivers will likely lease the car anyway.

skytop - 12/16/2017 9:11:04 PM

+3 Boost

Looks like a Hundai Elentra with an MB badge stuck on the grill! Ha haaa

jeffgall - 12/17/2017 9:14:08 AM

+3 Boost

Halogen turn signals on the front. Cheap

xjug1987a - 12/17/2017 10:23:42 AM

+3 Boost

I hate it....and fail to even see a reason for it.

MDarringer - 12/17/2017 12:01:41 PM

0 Boost

Oddly, I find this to be by far the best looking CLS ever.

arrowmg - 12/18/2017 11:18:34 PM

+1 Boost

The greenhouse is too small. bring the beltline down another inch and we're good