There’s been speculation for some time as to whether the next Mercedes CL-Class would retain its moniker or be re-branded as the S-Class Coupe, but if the Mercedes-Benz Netherlands website is any indication, the CL will stay the CL. The website yesterday published a pair of photos debuting what they call the new-generation Mercedes CL-Class, both in an AMG and non-AMG format.
As expected from prior, nearly undisguised spy photos of the 2011 CL, changes to the coupe are going to be relatively minor. Key areas to note include slightly more angular headlights, additional contouring on the hood, a new grille with either two louvres (non-AMG) or one (AMG) compared to three louvres on the current CL, and a new front apron with LED lighting. On the AMG, carbon fiber has been added to the lower portion of the front apron as well, whereas the prior CL63 AMG notes the more traditional, solid painted design.
Other than that, we’ll have to wait for the official word from Mercedes for the full list of enhancements. In the meantime, you can check out the two shots of the leaked 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in the gallery below.
