Andy_Bangle Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 The swoopy looking CLA will sit between the A-Class hatchback and the C-Class sedan, in terms of pricing, features and specifications, which means that it should start from around £30,000, with exact pricing to be announced closer to launch in September. Mercedes describes the slippery-shaped CLA as a "styling rebel" adding that the car's drag coefficient of just 0.23 sets a "new world record in aerodynamics for series production automobiles". The CLA is based on the A-Class hatchback's new MFA (modular front architecture) platform, so it won't come as a surprise to learn that it shares the same engine range, suspension and interior design with the compact model. Despite costing less than the C-Class, at 182.3 inches (4,630mm) long, 80.0 inches wide (2,032mm / with mirrors) and 56.6 inches (1,438mm) tall, the CLA is actually 1.5 inches (38mm) longer. However, it rides on a shorter wheelbase of 106.3 inches (2,700mm) compared to the C-Class' 108.7 inches (2,761mm). In Europe and other markets, Mercedes will offer a wider variety of both diesel and petrol engines. The flagship model of the range will be the all-wheel drive CLA 45 AMG powered by a heavily tuned 2.0-litre four-pot rated at 350-horsepower and 332 lb-ft (450Nm) shared with the A 45 AMG hatchback. Among other standard and optionally available features will be a large panorama roof, 'ATTENTION ASSIST' drowsiness detection and radar-based 'COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST' with adaptive Brake Assist, Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist, an AMG styling package and a choice of multimedia systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I think it needs a V6/V8 engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Why does the screen / Satnav look like its some aftermarket Tomtom, not impressed. But the car overall looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Does look odd doesn't it, it's the radio display etc too, looks awful, wonder if it slides into the dash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 Why does the screen / Satnav look like its some aftermarket Tomtom, not impressed. But the car overall looks good. Merc seem to like these screens that look like they have been Velcroed to the dash as an afterthought. I am disappointed by the looks of the final product. It is so much tamer than the shots that were shown last year. I know they are never really like the prototype but this is a bit lame. The photos of it in red make it look stunted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 The same screen is in the basic A series too, drove one before Xmas and kept wanting to push it down like you can on the V70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Mercedes styling is very fussy these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 The same screen is in the basic A series too, drove one before Xmas and kept wanting to push it down like you can on the V70. Looks like the cheapo 'upgrade' on the VW Citigo, that's a stick on screen too, but you can understand it on something as cheap and awful as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 It's another niche car. The Mercedes Niche. To be followed by the Mercedes Yet Another Niche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 This particular CLA in the video is the 180 variant fitted with the optional AMG styling package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 That looks great! However, needs a V6/8 engine to make it sound like a how Mercedes should sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Mercedes CLA 2013 Super Bowl Commercial (With a star-studded cast including Usher, Kate Upton and Willem Dafoe). http://youtu.be/oPNr0_6MnDo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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