2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS450

Now entering its third generation, the Mercedes-Benz CLS has been redesigned for 2019. The original CLS debuted back in 2006 and was the first of the so-called "four-door coupes." These "four-door coupes" tend to be bolder, sportier, and pricier than their regular sedan counterparts, and the CLS is no different compared to the E-Class. Powering the 2019 CLS is a 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six with 362 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque. It makes the trip from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds for RWD models and 4.8 seconds for 4MATIC AWD models. Unlike the previous-gen CLS, the new model offers seating for three in the rear. Notable features of the 2019 CLS450 include a 12.3-inch touchscreen interface, standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, EQ Boost (electric motor assist), touch controls throughout the dashboard, 64-color LED ambient lighting, a nine-speed 9G-TRONIC automatic gearbox, car-to-cloud communication, and adaptive LED headlights. In addition to the CLS450 and CLS450 4MATIC, the AMG CLS53 completes the third-gen CLS model range. The AMG CLS63/S has been replaced by the AMG GT63/S 4-door. Pricing for the 2019 CLS450 starts at $69,200, with 4MATIC models costing an additional $2,500 at minimum. As with other CLS generations, the current CLS is a great, incredible-looking vehicle. I prefer that the new CLS still be offered with a V8, but there's the AMG GT 4-door and AMG E63 for that, and I'm completely fine with it.