A report coming out of Germany indicates Mercedes-Benz will unveil a facelifted version of the CLS-Class on June 23rd.
Introduced at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the second-generation CLS will gain a moderately updated front fascia that will fall in line with the automaker’s latest design language. The modifications will include a revised radiator grille, a more aggressive bumper and new headlights that will incorporate the Active Multibeam II technology that was introduced last year on the new S-Class.
As is often the case, the rear end will remain roughly unchanged save for a slightly revamped bumper. A selection of new alloy wheel designs and exterior colors will round out the list of visual modifications.
Inside, the most noteworthy update is that the CLS will gain a touch screen that pops out from the dashboard, a setup borrowed from the smaller CLA-Class. The screen will run the latest generation of Mercedes’ COMAND infotainment system, a software that groups the car’s connectivity, entertainment and navigation functions into a single unit.
The current CLS’ engines are expected to carry over to the facelifted models but they will be linked to a nine-speed automatic transmission introduced last year on the E350 Bluetec, resulting in a bump in efficiency and performance.
Following its debut, the facelifted CLS-Class will go on sale across Europe next September. The four-door coupe will land in the United States as a 2015 model shortly after.
The Europe-only CLS Shooting Brake will undergo the same updates as its coupe counterpart.