- The brand new W214-generation E-class will spawn a wagon variant for 2024, in response to an EPA doc submitted by Mercedes.
- It seems to be just like the U.S. will solely obtain the All-Terrain variant of the physique type. Our illustrations present what a typical wagon may appear like.
- The brand new CLE-class coupe and convertible are additionally listed as 2024 fashions.
A doc submitted by Mercedes to the EPA is giving us a fuller view of the three-pointed star’s plans for its 2024 mannequin line in america. Arguably probably the most noteworthy bits relate to the mid-size E-class, the most recent era of which was just lately revealed in sedan kind. However what in regards to the E’s different physique kinds? Properly, it seems to be like Mercedes plans to have these prepared in time for the 2024 mannequin 12 months, as effectively.
Of word, the next-generation E-class wagon seems set to return to our shores. Our illustrations present what the wagon may appear like in customary kind primarily based on what we have seen of the sedan to this point. For higher or worse, although, it appears the W214 sedan’s longroof kin will come to the U.S. strictly in E450 All-Terrain guise. Given the present Benz-badged E-class wagon is obtainable solely with the off-road-inspired All-Terrain equipment, it is not a lot of a shock that Mercedes plans to maintain solely this lifted model for U.S. consumers. There’s additionally no phrase but on the AMG E63 model, which was beforehand provided within the U.S. in wagon kind. However we possible will not hear about any AMG E-class fashions till the 2025 mannequin 12 months on the earliest.
On the opposite finish of the E-class spectrum, it seems to be as if the coupe and convertible fashions chunk the mud for 2024. Do not shed any tears but, although, as the exact same EPA doc signifies the 2 physique kinds are set to don the CLE-class moniker come subsequent 12 months. The doc additionally signifies Mercedes has no intention of renaming the present two-door E-class fashions, and as a substitute, the model will affix the title to an all-new era of mid-size coupe and convertible, as evidenced by the mannequin codes listed within the doc: C236 and A236.
If the data on this doc holds, then it seems the CLE-class will include three totally different powertrain choices. Benz-badged CLEs will bear the moniker CLE300 (possible indicating using the C300‘s 255-hp four-cylinder powertrain) and CLE450 (certainly a sign it’s going to share the 375-hp six-cylinder setup of the E450). An AMG-fettled CLE53 can also be listed and presumably carries over the 429-hp straight-six powertrain of at this time’s E53, albeit possible with just a few extra horses.
We reached out to Mercedes in regards to the new E-class’s upcoming variants and physique kinds however have been advised by an organization spokesperson that they have been unable to share details about future merchandise. Whether or not the data Mercedes despatched to the EPA holds true stays to be seen. There’s at all times the prospect an unexpected state of affairs (comparable to one other chip scarcity or the like) throws a wrench in Mercedes’s plans. That mentioned, we wager the automaker would not have submitted such intensive particulars associated to its 2024 mannequin line except issues have been moderately locked in.
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