As wagonfest 2011/2012 continues, another newcomer continues to undergo development. That would be the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake.
Spotted doing some winter testing in Scandanavia, this CLS Shooting Brake is barely wearing any camouflage and also provides a glimpse into what the more basic CLS will look like.
**Note: Its grille features two lamellas and a more relaxed front clip.
An interesting comment made by Autocar is that the CLS should go up against the Audi A7 and BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo. Question is, will it be able to TOP the A7's HOT following?
The Shooting Brake is inspired by the traditional custom-built, two-door shooting brake and is Mercedes’ stylish yet practical alternative to the Audi A7 and the BMW 5-series GT. It is among a series of new design-led niche models designed to help further build the firm's image, in a range of cars that will also include a smaller CLC Shooting Brake spun off the new B-class’s MFA platform...
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