Dubbed the ‘ConceptFASCINATION’ the new show car is a stylish amalgamation of the the front end of the CLK replacement, and a coupe-like estate rear end which Mercedes says epitomises the classic two-door shooting brake genre.
The ConceptFASCINATION itself is unlikely to make it into production, but you can expect to see most of its styling themes on the next generation E-class saloon due for launch next year – and subsequently a new E-class badged coupe, which insiders say is likely to replace the CLK in 2010 in an effort to make the Merc model range more straightforward.
The show car’s interior is inspired by the world of equestrianism, says Mercedes, so there’s plenty of saddle-leather on which to park your jodhpurs.
Under its swoopy hood the ConceptFASCINATION also features a 204bhp version of Merc’s new 2.2 litre four cylinder diesel range which will power production E-class models next year.