Recently, it was learned from overseas media reports that Mercedes-Benz announced that its new American-spec Mercedes-Benz CLE convertible version codenamed A 236 was officially sold in North America, with a total of 2 models, priced at $64,350 ~ $76,450, about RMB 466,100 ~ 553,800 yuan, and the power will be equipped with a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder turbo and a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine, and a standard 48V mild hybrid system, with a maximum horsepower of 375 horsepower.
In terms of appearance, the new Mercedes-Benz CLE convertible version is a fusion of Mercedes-Benz C-class and E-class coupe products, using a coupe body structure that can highlight the elegant posture of the body, the overall design style is still obvious family style, the front face of the new car is still equipped with a large polygonal front grille, while the interior is embellished with a three-pronged star logo and dot matrix grille, and at the same time, both sides are also equipped with newly designed digital headlights, and the interior uses double-layer LED light eyebrows, which looks exquisite as a whole. In addition to this, the bonnet of the new car is equipped with four distinct rib lines, which add to the muscular feel of the body.
On the side of the car, the raised waistline is designed, and the rear fenders can also be seen with a more obvious bulge structure, which looks very powerful, while the roof adopts a soft roof shape, which can be closed and switched in about 20 seconds at a speed of 60 km/h. At the rear, the rear of the car is equipped with a flat tail light cluster, which is connected by a black trim plate to form a through-effect, which is highly recognizable when lit.
Walking into the car, the interior of the new Mercedes-Benz CLE convertible version is similar to the new generation of Mercedes-Benz C-class, with a 4-seat layout, equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD digital instrument on the center console, equipped with a longitudinal design of the 11.9-inch central control touch screen, it is worth mentioning that the central control screen can be adjusted 15~40 degrees of tilt angle, which is convenient for the driver to view and operate during the trip. In addition, the central control screen is also equipped with the third-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system, and is equipped with a variety of third-party in-vehicle applications, which can further enrich the experience in daily travel.
In addition, the new car is equipped with a Burmester surround sound system, a wireless mobile phone charging system and dual front seat electric heating seats to enhance the comfort of the car.
Finally, in terms of power, the new American-spec Mercedes-Benz CLE convertible version is available in two models: Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 4MATIC Cabriolet and Mercedes-Benz CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet. The CLE 300 4MATIC is powered by a 2.0-litre inline 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 48V mild hybrid system, mated to a 9-speed automatic manual transmission, and paired with a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, with a maximum horsepower of 255 hp and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 6.2 seconds. The CLE 450 4MATIC is powered by a 3.0-litre inline 6-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 48V mild hybrid system, mated to a 9-speed automatic manual transmission, and paired with a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, with a maximum horsepower of 375 hp and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.2 seconds.