Mercedes-Benz has hatched something new for us this New Year. Let us welcome the 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Grand Edition. This latest model is a special series just to keep the interest in the first-generation CLS.
The new CLS550 Grand Edition is really a grand looking car. Well, that is the impression you’re going to get at first glance in this car. Among the initial impressions you’re going to get are the dark casings for the bi-xenon headlight units and 18-inch AMG wheels that are painted in extremely attractive titanium gray color. What makes the paint stunning is the mango platinum matte finish, which is claimed to be “highly scratch and dirt resistant”. The grille is also painted in a color that matches the whole exterior. The “Grand Edition” badge is located right in front of the vehicle touching up its appeal even more.
Its grandness is not merely on the outside but extends on the inside. Highlighting the interior are the Alcantara headliner, matte or high-gloss laurel wood, brushed stainless-steel pedals, and special available maroon leather. Some of the goodies that can be found inside are the COMAND navigation system and the parking aid system.
Aren’t you going to ask what lies underneath the hood? Maybe I shouldn’t tell. Ok just kidding. In Europe the CLS Grand Edition is available in full range of CLS engines. As such, it also costs $10,000 more than the normal CLS. In the U.S. it will be available in 5.5-liter V8 engine.
By the way, the Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Grand Edition is a four door coupe that sketched by American designer Michael Fink. This guy must have the muse on his shoulder when he drew the design because until now the four door model remains to be one of the most attractive vehicles to operate on the road.
Again I think it is only the lucky ones again who will be able to own this Grand Edition. Only a limited number will be produced so, enthusiasts who want one badly certainly have to stand in line.
