The updated 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet will be available in Canada by the beginning of summer, the automaker announced.

The 2024 four-seat, soft-top convertible is a sporty two-door car that’s said to be the largest convertible in the mid-size segment.

Mercedes-Benz Canada says the car combines dynamic driving characteristics with a high level of everyday comfort for year-round open-air enjoyment.

For those wondering how open-air enjoyment can be achieved in a Canadian winter, the car features an Aircap electric wind deflector system, which reduces unwanted air turbulence when open, and an Airscarf headroom heating system. Both are standard and are said to make driving with the top down in cool weather more pleasant.

The car also features sophisticated aerodynamics to improve ride comfort and wind noise.

The trunk can be accessed hands-free and Keyless-Go is standard on the car, which allows drivers to lock and unlock the car by touching a door handle.

There’s a freestanding 12.3-inch digital instrument display, an 11.9-inch driver-oriented central display, which can be electronically tilted from 12 to 32 degrees to prevent a distracting glare when the top is down.

Optional leather seating have special coating that reflects the sun’s near-infrared rays, which helps the leather remain up to 12 C cooler in direct sunlight than untreated standard leather.

The car has an optional Burmester 3D surround sound system with 17 loudspeakers. The front seats, developed exclusively for the CLE each have two loudspeakers in the head restraints.

What motivates the car?

The CLE 300 is powered by a 2 L, four-cylinder mild hybrid powertrain with an integrated starter generator, which includes a 48-volt onboard electrical system that supports functions such as coasting, boost and recuperation.

The engine has 255 hp and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. The mild hybrid system provides an additional power boost of 23 hp and 151 lb.-ft. of torque. The company says zero to 100 km/h is achieved in 6.6 seconds.

The soft top can open and close within 20 seconds at speeds up to 60 km/h.

In terms of tech, the car comes with a host of safety features, and the MBUX features artificial intelligence to offer a new level of personalization with automated convenience functions.