Zawawi Trading Company, the authorised distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Oman, has launched a new season for the iconic Mercedes-Benz CLS.

The new CLS features LED high performance headlamps, and will be available as a V6 CLS 350, a V8 CLS 500, or a supercharged bi-turbo V8 CLS 63 AMG.

"Customers across Oman have rewarded Zawawi for our courage in launching a completely new vehicle concept onto the market," said a delighted Craig Hardie, CEO – Automotive, Zawawi Trading Company.

"And with its exciting design and refined sportiness, the new edition of the CLS also benefits from the fact that Mercedes-Benz is a whole generation ahead of the competition with its four-door Coupé."

The GCC specification CLS 350 will come with an exterior sport package as standard, featuring chromed twin-pipe exhaust system with rectangular tailpipes, 5-spoke 18-inch light-alloy wheels with a 19-inch option, rear bumper with matt black painted cover, and sporty suspension set-up.

The CLS350 also comes with the option of an AMG Sports Package.

The CLS 500 with GCC specification comes standard with an AMG Sports package, including AMG front and rear aprons, single-wing radiator grill with a chrome/silver louver, and 18-inch 5-spoke AMG light alloy wheels with mixed tyre sizes, optionally available as 19-inch.

The AMG Sports package includes three-spoke sports multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather with a flattened lower section; matching black upholstery, seats, head restraints, door armrests and centre console with bright contrasting stitching.

Customers can choose between three exclusive wood types: high-gloss brown burr walnut, high-gloss black ash and satin-finish light-brown poplar. The interior is given an even more progressive look with the addition of piano lacquer or AMG carbon fibre trim elements.

Ambient lighting is offered as standard in the GCC specification CLS, with three dimmer controlled colours offered in Solar, Neutral, and Polar with adjustable brightness control.

The CLS is the first passenger car in the world to offer LED high performance headlamps, which comes as standard in the GCC specification model.

All the engines feature increased performance and torque compared with previous models, while at the same time boasting a level of fuel consumption which has been significantly reduced by up to 25 per cent.

Two CLS versions will be available in the Middle East from May; the CLS 500 BlueEfficiency with a V8 engine developing 408 hp; and the supercharged bi-turbo CLS 63 AMG, with 5.5 litre V8 engine - developing 525 hp and 700 Nm of torque, which can be optionally boosted to develop 557 hp and 800 Nm of torque via the performance package.

These models will be followed by a V6 CLS 350 BlueEfficiency producing 306 hp engine version in September.

More than a dozen driving assistance systems on the new CLS help to prevent traffic accidents and reduce the severity of an accident. The active blind spot assist and the active lane keeping assist are new.

GCC Specification CLS models also include as standard active parking assist with parking guidance, memory package, media interface, and the Comand APS multimedia system. – TradeArabia News Service