Mercedes-Benz Officially Launches 3rd Generation CLS Facelift Model in Korea

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Mercedes-Benz Korea announced on the 15th that it will officially launch the facelift model of the 3rd generation CLS, 'The New Mercedes-Benz CLS.'

Since the launch of the 1st generation CLS in 2004, more than 450,000 units have been sold worldwide. The CLS has been a model much loved by Korean customers. Korea is the country with the second highest sales of the CLS globally, following China.

The newly launched The New CLS is the facelift model of the 3rd generation CLS, first unveiled at the LA Auto Show in November 2017. Mercedes-Benz will initially release the 'The New CLS 300 d 4MATIC' and 'The New CLS 450 4MATIC.' A high-performance model, 'The New Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 4MATIC+,' will be introduced later.

Johannes Schoen, Vice President of Product, Marketing, and Digital Business at Mercedes-Benz Korea, said, "The newly launched The New CLS features a sportier exterior, next-generation steering wheel, intelligent MBUX multimedia system, driving assistance package, and top-level driving support systems and convenience features. We are proud to present it to Korean customers who love the luxurious sensibility of a 4-door coupe."

The New CLS is available for purchase not only at Mercedes-Benz showrooms nationwide but also on Mercedes-Benz's online sales platform, the Mercedes-Benz Store. At the Mercedes-Benz Store, customers can find three special color models of The New CLS 450 4MATIC featuring exterior colors Classic Grey, Cashmere White Magno, and Classic Blue, along with two-tone leather seats.

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