2015 CLS63 AMG (and Standard CLS) Revealed

ybbiz34 · 06-18-2014, 12:08 PM

Stunning, in my humble opinion.

Carbon Ceramic Brakes.

Love that diffuser.

And here is the new, standard CLS:

swanson · 06-18-2014, 12:20 PM

Its nice, but I prefer the previous styling much more.

Slops · 06-18-2014, 12:26 PM

I like the older styles better too... like the W203

The Automotive Enthusiast · 06-18-2014, 12:48 PM

Very aggressive. I'm liking Mercedes design direction.

Year's_End · 06-18-2014, 12:54 PM

This is the first MB I can think of where I prefer the non-AMG treatment. The non-AMG facelift's face is a huge improvement, with balanced shapes and meticulous surfacing compared to the odd and unusually sized surface breaks of the outgoing one. But the outgoing AMG, even with its more "basic" styling, still nails that Boss-exec-axe-murderer look better than the new corporate AMG big-mouth-brace look. Even the lighting arrangement within the headunits looks the part, despite looking a little tacked-on by comparison.

The non-AMG just looks odd. I'm so glad that they're fixing this.

Red Bread · 06-18-2014, 01:22 PM

Haha, agreed, anything is better than the last one pictured. Curious to see what the US lights will look like since we can't have the fancy LED's.

ybbiz34 · 06-18-2014, 02:06 PM

All I can say is that the new A-wing style front splitters/lips on the LCI W212 E63, W205 C63, S63 coupe, etc. look much better in person than they do in photographs.

They are also now the easiest way to identify an AMG from the standard car.

All that said, I like my standard E550's styling just fine.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 06-18-2014, 02:17 PM

I absolutely LOVE the new front end. I think it's perfect. September can't come soon enough!

Year's_End · 06-18-2014, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

All I can say is that the new A-wing style front splitters/lips on the LCI W212 E63, W205 C63, S63 coupe, etc. look much better in person than they do in photographs.

They are also now the easiest way to identify an AMG from the standard car.

I would agree with that, but I think it's a double-edged sword. On one hand, the styling is simultaneously aggressive, purposeful, and definitely luxurious. The bracing "insert" has a nice, bezel-ish strip of metal that looks like solid jewelery. The now-requisite flics surrounding the brake ducts add a nice bit of flare too.

I just think it's a look that's better suited to something more three-box, like the E63. Something about the front air dam's shaping just didn't translate well to the heavily chamfered corners of the CLS. Maybe it's just me.

Maybe it's Maybelline.

ybbiz34 · 06-18-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Year's_End

I would agree with that, but I think it's a double-edged sword. On one hand, the styling is simultaneously aggressive, purposeful, and definitely luxurious. The bracing "insert" has a nice, bezel-ish strip of metal that looks like solid jewelery. The now-requisite flics surrounding the brake ducts add a nice bit of flare too.

I just think it's a look that's better suited to something more three-box, like the E63 or S63 coupe. Something about the front air dam's shaping just didn't translate well to the heavily chamfered corners of the CLS. Maybe it's just me.

Maybe it's Maybelline.

lol at that last bit.

But as always, your aesthetic analysis was very thorough and insightful.

Year's_End · 06-18-2014, 04:03 PM

I think I know what it is now: they removed that surface break that used to run underneath the headlights and divide that portion of the bumper.

It's still retained for the non-AMG though.

Lol thanks

Twix · 06-18-2014, 05:37 PM

Pure sex. I need a tissue

ybbiz34 · 06-18-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Haha, agreed, anything is better than the last one pictured. Curious to see what the US lights will look like since we can't have the fancy LED's.

This one is for you buddy:

Hopefully this comes Stateside.

pokerface · 06-18-2014, 09:24 PM

the front end of the facelifted nonAMG is better than the AMG version.. but love that rear diffuser on the AMG.

I have yet to get used to the new design language of the next generation of MB's.

Red Bread · 06-18-2014, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ybbiz34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Haha, agreed, anything is better than the last one pictured. Curious to see what the US lights will look like since we can't have the fancy LED's.

This one is for you buddy:

Hopefully this comes Stateside.

Dear god.

DieGrüneHölle · 06-18-2014, 11:21 PM

I think I would put the standard bumper on the CLS63. Sure it would confuse a few people. Standard front looks like it belongs on a AMG anyways.

Lups · 06-18-2014, 11:31 PM

Just no.

KingOfJericho · 06-19-2014, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by pokerface

the front end of the facelifted nonAMG is better than the AMG version.. but love that rear diffuser on the AMG.

This. The front end of the new AMGs looks too soft. Bring that edge back!

Soorena · 06-19-2014, 08:31 AM

I still prefer the first gen look. The design is too Salvador Dali-ish for my taste.

ybbiz34 · 06-19-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

This. The front end of the new AMGs looks too soft. Bring that edge back!

There's a lot of detail in the new AMG front ends.

Photos really, really do not do them justice. Depending on your trim level, the entirety of the inside of the A-wing splitter can be lined with carbon fiber.

Also, the side air dams are absolutely monstrous in person. They dwarf the standard car's air dams/intakes.

KingOfJericho · 06-19-2014, 01:17 PM

The problem isn't the size of the air dams, it's the shape of them. On the AMG, the top line goes straight across the front of the car while they tilt down as they near the center on the standard car, giving it a more menacing look.

Savory · 06-19-2014, 01:19 PM

That shooting brake. DAMN

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