The development process of the new Mercedes coupe is underway. The German manufacturer has pressed the accelerator to give life as soon as possible to the model that is called to occupy the position of both the Mercedes C-Class Coupé and the Mercedes E-Class Coupé. The new Mercedes CLE Coupé has been photographed in full testing session.
Mercedes has started up all its machinery with the aim of carrying out an important adjustment process in the range of two of its models. All eyes are on the C-Class and the E-Class. The reason? The convertible and coupe body variants of both models will not continue. Instead, the company will launch two models that are capable of filling these positions. The Mercedes CLE Cabrio is currently under development and proof of this has been the numerous sightings that have occurred. Now, we can say the same of the future Mercedes CLE Coupe.
Our spy photographers have spotted the new CLE Coupé in broad daylight, a model that, as we have pointed out, must occupy the egg of the C-Class Coupé and the E-Class Coupé. Therefore, it is obvious that the acronym CLE will play a leading role in the Mercedes range. At least for the public that continues to bet on these formats in the premium market.
Spy photos of the new Mercedes CLE Coupe
Mercedes has given the green light to the road tests of the new CLE Coupé. Thanks to this, this sighting has occurred. In addition, it should be noted that it has been hunted in the vicinity of the Nürburgring track. That is why we must not rule out that in the next few hours or days we can see the CLE Coupé face the popular German circuit.
The exterior of the vehicle is heavily camouflaged. However, and despite this question, in general terms, the forms that the model that will end up reaching our dealers will take on are fairly well intuited. It will look elegant as well as sporty and youthful. About a few weeks ago we published a recreation that anticipates what the design of the new CLE Coupé will be like.
There will be a notable influence of the Mercedes-AMG SL in terms of design while much of the technological endowment of the Mercedes S-Class will make an appearance. The truth is that a priori the move by Mercedes may seem risky. And it is that he will search, with a single model, cover two segments. It is not something trivial. Among other objectives is to offer an alternative halfway between the BMW 4 Series Coupé and the BMW 8 Series Coupé.
The engines of the new Mercedes CLE Coupé
Regarding the mechanical section, the new CLE Coupé will have a selection of four and six cylinder gasoline engines as well as various plug-in hybrid versions (PHEV). There will be no manual gearbox and it is expected that the particular seal of Mercedes-AMG will be noted in some other version that will enhance the sporty approach of the model.
When will it be revealed? The coming-out is scheduled for some time next year 2023. Predictably in the second half. In any case, it will arrive at European showrooms as a 2024 model.