AshleyAlissa

Wasn't sure where to post this since there was no CLA-Class category but thought it would be of interest in the C-Class section.

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...a-style-rebel/





http://www.emercedesbenz.com/autos/m...a-style-rebel/

B Marques

does anyone else think that the radio screen looks akward?

Sportstick

Here are some more of the CLA250

nyca

Is it longer than the C class? The CLS sells poorly (in the US at least), because (in my opinion) there is no CLS350 and the V8 only offering makes the car too expensive to compete with the A7. But I guess MB had decided instead to go with an entirely new smaller model to fill that void.

nyca

It looks like a giant TomTom is glued to the top of the dash, at least in these photos.

nyca

No V6 offering apparently?

Sportstick

Not that void. It's about $30,000....roughly six grand below the C Class...the new entry level MB sedan in North America.

TexFinn

Will have to reserve my final judgement until I see one live, but so far definitely not impressed.

And that screen... I guess that's the new MB signature feature.

xxGenericSNxx

Slots below the C Class. Based on the A Class frame.

aowhaus

Strange not to see a shifter.
A column-mounted shifter sounds old fashion or reserved for large luxury cars.

nyca

The current E class has the column e-shifter - I had one as a loaner car last week, I could not get used to it at all.

alsyli

Apparently. According to Car and Driver, the CLA is a little over 182 inches. According to the MB website, the C-class is close to 181. I imagine the C-class will still be considerably roomier, though, b/c of the longer wheelbase and more upright proportions.

And, no, I've not read anywhere that the 6-cylinder will be offered (to "protect" the C-class and likely for cost/fuel economy reasons)

I think the CLA looks fine (at least the non-sport version). I thought the Passat CC looked TERRIBLE in photos; it looks better in-person, although still a little awkward. I imagine the CLA will look much the same.

It'll be interesting to see what the next C-class will be like, since I imagine MB will have to move it upmarket and make it a little bigger to further differentiate it from the CLA. I'd like that, since I wouldn't mind a car that's in btw the current E-class (which is a little too big) and the current C-class (a little too small).

GINGER

i think mb is just making too many models this is just a sedan version of the new A class IMO i don't think they should have produced this but just my opinion

Petje

It's the new audio as in the newest A-Class, with optional iPhone kit you can use that screen as your iPhone screen. And other stuff like navigation , audio...

Glyn M Ruck

I like it. In the right colour combo & packaging that could be very nice. DCT, stop start or maybe even hybrid would be magic. Great for fuel consumption concious markets.

Let's see what AMG do with it.

hyperion667

I like the body styling, but not sure about the inside.....looks cheap-ish, but then again, it is at a lower entry price.....still, I like the style

MBSebas87

+1 .... I only like the exterior. Def staying with the c-class tho and maybe it's just me but even the new w205 is a little weird ....hopefully I won't be in the market to buy til the w206 comes out lol

InTheBenz0

Just wait for the CLA45 AMG - 355-375 hp (not released yet) Twin Turbo V6 with AWD standard.

MSRP a tick under $50K


I would imagine with a tune you are looking at a car that would be in the mid 12s...

Petje

Here the CLA45 wil come with the same engine as the A45 AMG
AMG 2,0 liter turbo engine with 354 hp

alsyli

+1.

BTW, we have SOME idea of what AMG will be doing....

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...amg_prototype/

InTheBenz0

Yeah for once the USA will see something better

I have read in several articles, the US version will be 355-375 hp with a Twin Turbo V6 and AWD.

BenzoBoi

Cute A mini CLS

I'm sure the AMG version will be quick

Mtl20v

Actually, it is a 4cyl turbo

Petje

We will see, the 2.0 CLA will also be a 4WD and the A45 AMG to.

Have configurated the A250 Sport , with some options the price was about 60K Euro over here, so more than a C Class.

I think the A / CLA AMG will be overpriced here, think about 80K Euro
As starting price.

Petje

O i see the starting from the CLA is about 30K USD ....

I have to move to the US....