The estate version of Mercedes' four-door coupé was first shown as a concept at the Beijing Motor Show earlier this year. It will be assembled at the company's factory in Sindelfingen, Germany - on the same production line as the new CLS and E-Class saloons.
According to the Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, the new model "underscores the leading role of Mercedes-Benz in regards of innovative passenger car concepts and design."
Click here for our First Drive of the 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
If there is anything about this story we have not covered, you can avail of our expert advice service via the Ask Us Anything page.