CLS to go into production

06 November 2003: The much-admired four-door Vision CLS Coupe study that Mercedes-Benz presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) is going into series production.

The decision was taken on the strength of the extremely positive results of a survey carried out during the IAA.

"The overwhelming majority of drivers surveyed by us are enthusiastic about the four-door coupe," said Professor Jurgen Hubbert, Member of the Board of Management of DaimlerChrysler AG and head of the Mercedes Car Group in Stuttgart. "We are thus confirmed in our idea for this innovative vehicle concept and have given the go-ahead for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class to go into production today."

The Vision CLS is the latest in a long line of Mercedes showcars that have made it out onto the highways. Examples include the A-Class, the M-Class, the SLK Roadster, the SLR-McLaren and the future Grand Sports Tourer.

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