MERCEDES has revealed first images of its new E-Class coupe, already a hit in saloon and coupe form.

As we already know, the Mercedes E-Class range will soon be joined by the new estate version.

But that’s not all: a cabriolet variant is also coming and is due for an official unveiling at Detroit.

Details have been revealed ahead of this, Mercedes clearly keen to spill the details on some innovative new features. These include a new ‘Aircap’ wind deflector that pops up from the windscreen header rail and removes the need for a clip-in wind deflector behind the front seats.

This means the E-Class can be used as a true four-seater soft-top with all four occupants able to enjoy draught-free al fresco motoring in what Mercedes describes as a ‘sea of warm air’ inside the cabin. The E-Class Cabriolet also gets an uprated version of the Airscarf system seen in the SLK and SL.

Safety is high on the agenda too, as it is on all E-Classes. The cabrio gets the same Attention Assist and Pre-Safe features as the saloon, gaining head airbags for the first time. Pop-up roll-over protection is also included.

Engines will encompass the full range of direct-injection petrols and the latest BlueEfficiency diesels, including the powerful and frugal 250 CDI twin-turbo.

What do you think of the new topless Merc? Check out our gallery below.

Tags: cabriolet, drop top, e-class, mercedes

This entry was last updated on Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 at 2:12 pm and is filed under News.