Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

DIMO unveils latest state-of-the-art Mercedes-benz CLS

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The romantic aura of the city of love set the stage at Park Street Mews as DIMO organised an evening of romance to unveil the state-of-the-art Mercedes-benz CLS.

Staged in the limelight of the stables at Park Street Mews, Mercedes-benz CLS defined the exclusive theme of all Mercedes-benz designs – Sensual Purity expressing Modern Luxury. Revealing the peculiar features of the car, the event rolled on with seven romantic themes.

Puristic design predator face of the car presenting the theme of first class romance, energising comfort package including wellbeing and vitality presenting the theme of emotional romance, flowing lines inside and the lounge feeling presenting the stylish romance, multi-beam headlamps with ultra-range presenting the intelligen­t romance, widescreen cockpit with customisab­le meter clusters presenting the nerdy romance, Burmester sound system with surround sounds presenting the deep romance and last but not least ambient lighting with 64 colours, 10 schemes and two effects presenting the unique romance, complete the never ending circle of romance that this vehicle holds.

Commenting on the event, DIMO Mercedes-benz General Manager Rajeev Pandithage said: “We are happy to introduce the latest Mercedes-benz CLS to Sri Lankan roads. The Mercedesbe­nz CLS comes with a peculiar design, aligning with the design philosophy of Mercedes-benz- Sensual Purity and it addresses everyone who would love to set on road with a young passionate spirit. None of the cars in the market at the moment can compete with its design, capability and technology, and what’s not to love in this sensual beauty.”

The event, delegated by some of the Colombo’s top icons from different industries, also included a karaoke session, and a Q&A session with many gifts to offer for the participan­ts. The participan­ts were given the opportunit­y to experience the vehicle, know about the CLS and pose with props in front of the vehicle.

Launched internatio­nally in April 2018, Mercedes-benz CLS in its third generation which as ever, sits on shared large Mercedes-benz underpinni­ngs, which means it’s able to offer all of the technology and all of the engines of the brand’s other models. At 4.98m long, it is truly executive car-sized, and it is decorated with dashing frameless windows, and line less smooth edges that seamlessly add a touch of glamour. The CLS’ interior is constructe­d from top-class materials, and the fit and the finish is perfect. The driving position is perfectly placed; with a handy adjustable steering wheel with a funky touch-sensitive pad controls for some of the CLS’ myriad safety and convenienc­e features.

Chosen the right seat option, not just the seats are warmed, but also the doors and centre console armrests are activated. The Mercedes-benz CLS offers 12 exterior colours and 20 interior colour variations of choices so that everyone has their own identity and choice mused with this romantic vehicle.

While its looks stunning to the eye, Mercedes-benz CLS is an ultimate champion on the road, whether it’s a long ride or a rough ride.

The energising function is of the car is a highlight of its specificat­ions, since it provides the rider with videos and instructio­ns to relax and get comfortabl­e in a long rough journey.

The engine is designed so as to provide a brisk, smooth and rewarding ride. The 450’s engine has 362bhp, but that’s boosted by an extra 21bhp thanks to an integrated starter motor/generator that sits on the back of the engine, between it and the standard nine-speed automatic gearbox.

This mild hybrid system is not just there to boost power, but also to make engine response better while you are waiting for the turbocharg­er to get going properly, and to handle the stop/start function smoothly.

The top AMG Line trim has air suspension, and they give the CLS a good ride quality, absorbing lumps and bumps effectivel­y, while retaining excellent control of the cars’ body movements. The 18-inch wheels and winter tires, will offer a more absorbent ride. The internatio­nal reviews so far mention that the CLS, for a car of its weight, is highly entertaini­ng without sacrificin­g anything in the way of ride quality or refinement.

Diesel and Motor Engineerin­g PLC (DIMO) as the sole authorised distributo­r for Mercedes-benz in Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the most experience­d and successful distributo­rs in the Southeast Asia region. The Mercedes-benz CLS will be available at DIMO800 Mercedes-benz Centre of Excellence for all the stylish riders who are always young at heart and romantic at spirit.

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Guests enjoying the Mercedesbe­nz CLS romantic evening

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