The E-class based car will retain its coupe like roofline, but take styling cues from the E-class for its bumpers, the SLS's upright grille, and the more angular lights that are becoming a feature of the Mercedes
range.
Mercedes deign chief Gorden Wagener told Autocar at the Detroit motor show that the firm wants to take its future designs to a more artistic level.
"We want to elevate our design towards art and if any company can do it Mercedes can," he said.
A Mercedes CLS sculpture was shown at this year's Detroit motor show, and will be followed up by a more traditional concept car
at the Geneva motor show next month..."
