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Expanding Mercedes-Benz range to be swelled with launch of E-Class coupe
Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new and genuine E-Class coupe, which takes a few family cues from the C-Class coupe, writes Michael Taylor
The ever-expanding mid-size Mercedes-Benz range is about to get even bigger when the German premium group takes the wraps off its E-Class coupe. The two-door, four-seat hardtop joins the E-Class sedan next year and a convertible version is expected in 2018 or 2019. The move gives Mercedes the broadest passenger car-based coupe footprint of any premium car maker, with hardtop two-door versions of the C-, E-and S-classes. Audi has just the A5 and its variants, while BMW has only the 4 and 6 Series coupes. "With its clear, aesthetic lines, our new E-Class coupé appeals equally to heart and mind," says Thomas Weber, member of the board of management of Daimler responsible for group research and Mercedes-Benz Cars development. "It condenses contemporary luxury, agile sportiness and hi-tech engineering into an automotive personality with esprit, offering exclusive, refined driving pleasure." It’s also the last car Weber will lead into production, as the lean engineer (often seen in the Me...
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