2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: Up Close

When the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class launched back in 2004, it established a new segment for four-door coupe-style sedans. Though its styling was polarizing, many agreed this car established a new level of finesse and elegance for the luxury brand.
 
The new second-generation 2012 CLS replaces that elegance and beauty with a bolder, more aggressive look.

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