One of the interesting things about the automotive industry is that from time to time one manufacturer makes a genuine leap outside the box and others follow suit. Mercedes-Benz did just that when it launched its CLS – a car that was the perfect blend of a saloon and a coupe. It had four doors and offered saloon-like practicality but it looked downright sleek, sultry and desirable. It was enthusiastically received and embraced, by everyone from automotive journalists to people who would really like to have a sports car but need to have something altogether more practical for family reasons. It certainly had the wow factor – I know as a relative who walked into a Mercedes dealership intending to buy an SUV came out with a CLS. The CLS prompted other car makers to think along similar styling lines and Mercedes’ big rivals Audi and BMW followed in its footsteps. BMW’s initial efforts weren’t the best but Audi pretty much hit the spot with its A5 and A7 Sportbacks. Audi saloons and estates are very dependable but given the fact they very much evolve rather than transform these svelte and sporty hatchbacks were a real breath of fresh air…. Read full this story
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