New Mercedes-Benz CLE

I'm a Mercedes fan, but I have very mixed feelings about this new model that seems to effectively replace both the C-Class Coupé and the E-Class Coupé.

The Mercedes-Benz CLA is one of my favourite cars, only that it would be too small for us as a family car despite the fact it has 4 doors. The outgoing C-Class Coupé is a shrunken version of the E and S-Class versions, but from the side and rear looks inferior. The E-Class and S-Class Coupés on the other hand look mature and balanced.

With this model sitting somewhere in the middle, it has a CLA inspired nose (which looks great) but the C-Class Coupé profile. It's a good start but with a just about adequate finish, which is the same as one of the cars it replaces.

I'm sure it will grow on me and will probably look better in the flesh, but it's not for me.