Mercedes Reportedly Going On A Killing Spree: Coupes, Wagons, And CLS To Be Axed - CarScoops

The exact timing remains unclear, but it sounds like they’ll be phased out when the next-generation models reach the end of the road.

While the next-generation CLA is set to debut in 2025 and offer a Shooting Brake variant, it will reportedly be the company’s last swoopy wagon.

That’s quite the death toll, but one senior official told the publication “At the end of the day, we simply don’t need estate cars or underperforming two-door offerings to boost volumes.” They went on to say “space and time” are the most important elements of contemporary luxury, so “fancy” body styles and models that only work in Europe don’t make sense.

The news is sure to disappoint fans, but the publication says there are a handful of interesting models on the horizon including a new four-door coupe that will arrive in 2026.

Many future models will be electric and Car & Driver says they’ll take a big leap forward thanks to beefier batteries with a capacity of up to 150 kWh.

They could deliver up to 500 miles (805 km) of range in the WLTP cycle as well as faster recharging times thanks to a 270 kW DC fast charging capability.