A stylish, if expensive, melding of comfort and performance suitable for all but the most serious driving enthusiasts.
Solid chassis, composed ride, comfortable front seats, fast power top operation in Cabriolet.
High price, some subpar plastic trim, a few hard-to-use controls.
Available CLK-Class Coupe Models
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CLK320
CLK500
Available CLK-Class Convertible Models
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CLK320
CLK500
CLK55 AMG
Available CLK-Class CLK55 AMG Models
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CLK55 AMG
This year the CLK's standard eight-speaker Bose audio system is scrapped in favor of a 10-speaker Harman Kardon unit, while the navigation system is now DVD-based. The 320 model gets upgraded standard wheels, and offers a lighting package with foglights that illuminate with the turn signals, or when the steering wheel is turned. The 500's five-speed automatic is replaced with a new seven-speed unit with steering wheel shift controls. Also, ventilated front seats are now optional. The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.
Laura's old car was costing her a small fortune every month for gas and repairs. She didn't even want to drive her kids to the park any more. But buying a new Kia Soul changed all that.