Mercedes-Benz CLA: A compact CLS for Detroit
Following a horde of rumours, Mercedes-Benz finally unveils the world premiere edition of the CLA series at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
The elegant compact four-door follows in the style of the Mercedes-Benz CLS. The design evolved from the Style Concept Coupe concept vehicle revealed at the Beijing Auto show.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is a derivative of the new A Class platform already sold in Europe.
The CLA also inherits the new Floating Dots front grille.
Not quite as long as the Class C sedan, it easily slots in between the B and C Class Mercedes-Benz models.
European Powertrain
Expect the Mercedes-Benz CLA to receive current Class A engines such as :
- CLA 180 with 122 horsepower four-cylinder engine;
- CLA 200 with 156 horsepower four-cylinder engine;
- CLA 250 with 211 horsepower four-cylinder engine;
- CLA 220 CDI with 170 horsepower four-cylinder engine.
A more sporting CLA 45 AMG should follow in the next model year with a potent 335 horsepower engine.
The elegant four-door coupe will be front-wheel drive with more luxurious models using the all-wheel drive 4MATIC specially designed for front-wheel drive applications.
e 4MATIC spécialement conçue pour s’arrimer à une voiture à traction avant.