Mercedes Shooting Break: New Wave

Mercedes Shooting Break concept shows a new direction in design, and gives a full picture of how it will look like next-generation Mercedes SLS. New Shooting Break distinctly reminiscent shown Mercedes back in September 2008, Concept Fascination. However, here we can speak about the enhanced version, is well combined in itself forms a 4-door sedan and station wagon. In addition, it gives an idea will look like the following new items, in particular the Mercedes CLS. The aggressive front end, with a large radiator grille has a resemblance to the SLS AMG, pronounced muscular wheel arches, the pull-down of the rear roof line give the appearance Shooting Break dynamism. Which also contribute to the shape of the rear LED lights, two pipe exhaust system and 20-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels with tires of the dimension 255/30 ZR 20 front and 285/25 ZR 20 rear. The interior of the car has almost no plastic landscape is dominated by leather and wood and aluminum, these materials can be seen even in the finishing of the luggage compartment. Wooden floor, which causes some association with the yacht has a protective lining of aluminum, which reduces the risk of damage to the panels during loading. Four seats, divided into functional zones wide Transmission tunnel, offers customized comfortable, leather trimmed seats with pronounced side support and integrated headrests. Comfortable stay in a cabin contribute Four-climate control and a panoramic roof. Moreover, the car is equipped with intelligent lighting, which has five different modes are automatically activated depending on the type of road and weather conditions. Concept features a new 3.5 - liter V6 engine with direct fuel injection, developing 306 hp power Maximum torque is 370 Nm. The new motor, made in accordance with the criteria of the BlueEFFICIENCY Mercedes-Benz, sets new standards among competitors with regard to fuel consumption. Concept car presented at a motor show in Beijing from April 23 to May 2, and the production version of the elegant and dynamic Mercedes CLS may appear in the European market later this year. Text: Alex Guy