Leaked: facelift for Mercedes CLS

We’ve been seeing camouflaged test mules of an updated Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class sedans driving around for some time now, but the German automaker apparently can’t keep it under wraps anymore. On Saturday the online motoring press worldwide lit up with two pictures of the facelifted “four-door coupe”, reportedly leaked by someone inside Mercedes ahead of its intended debut.

The pictures show an updated top-of-the-line CLS 63 AMG. What we can tell from the images is that the newest AMG rocket gets a new grille split in three sections instead of four; upgraded wheels from 18 to 19 inches, with a style similar to those on the Porsche 911 Turbo; led tail-lights; a carbon fiber rear spoiler; a new rear diffuser; and updated exhaust outlets.

Whether any mechanical changes have been made has yet to be revealed, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted. A shot of the rear is included after the jump.

It looks now like a PR strategy rather than an unexpected leak. Just yesterday there was a photo of Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG facelift discovered and now everyone can enjoy two photos of the Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG 63 facelift on Mercedes-Benz Deutchland’s official Internet site. The difference is that we see the facelifted model on the AMG version first, before the Mercedes-Benz CLS becomes official, rather than the opposite as with SLK facelift.

The four door coupe receives small number of changes. Outside the AMG has a new front grille with three airflow sections instead of four. Also the wheels are changed from 18 to 19 inches. In the rear the CLS 63 AMG has new LED tailights, a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a new rear diffuser, and updated exhaust outlets. The interior gets a boost with new sporty seats, Alcantara leather, racetimer and aluminum paddles.

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