Active Radiator Dampers???
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Active Radiator Dampers???
Per this video, TimeStamp 7:15, there appears to be active Radiator Dampers. I don't believe on my USA based 2024 Cle53 that I have them. Do others have this feature.
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An option offered in select markets outside of the U.S. and Canada. Note that the ORGCars YouTube video was recorded in Moscow.
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The active front radiator shutters (Mercedes option code 2U1, also referred to as radiator shutter or AIRPANEL in some contexts) have been offered as an optional feature on the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 (both Coupe and Cabriolet) for all model years since its launch—2024, 2025, and 2026—but only in select non-U.S. markets.
Mercedes offers this option in markets where it provides meaningful benefits for emissions compliance, fuel efficiency, and thermal management (e.g., under stricter EU CO₂ rules). Confirmed examples from official dealer build sheets, configurators, and market-specific listings include:
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This availability has been consistent across 2024–2026 with no model-year-specific changes noted for the CLE 53. The feature is the same automatic, behind-the-grille system that improves warm-up times, aerodynamics, and cooling on-demand.The YouTube video you originally linked almost certainly features a European-spec example, which is why the shutters are visible and demonstrated. U.S. cars were engineered without this hardware from the start due to differing regulatory and market priorities.
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The active front radiator shutters (Mercedes option code 2U1, also referred to as radiator shutter or AIRPANEL in some contexts) have been offered as an optional feature on the Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 (both Coupe and Cabriolet) for all model years since its launch—2024, 2025, and 2026—but only in select non-U.S. markets.
Mercedes offers this option in markets where it provides meaningful benefits for emissions compliance, fuel efficiency, and thermal management (e.g., under stricter EU CO₂ rules). Confirmed examples from official dealer build sheets, configurators, and market-specific listings include:
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- European markets — UK, Germany, Poland, and most other EU countries (widely listed in dealer orders and export sheets).
- Australia — Explicitly referenced in Mercedes-Benz Australia materials and pricing discussions for CLE 53 models.
- Other international markets — Malaysia, Morocco, Egypt, and similar regions (shown in regional Mercedes posts and vehicle spec sheets).
This availability has been consistent across 2024–2026 with no model-year-specific changes noted for the CLE 53. The feature is the same automatic, behind-the-grille system that improves warm-up times, aerodynamics, and cooling on-demand.The YouTube video you originally linked almost certainly features a European-spec example, which is why the shutters are visible and demonstrated. U.S. cars were engineered without this hardware from the start due to differing regulatory and market priorities.
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Last edited by J.Raymond; May 28, 2026 at 06:09 PM.
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