Thirdrem

Hey everyone! Did you hear about the 'Baby CLS'?? Mercedes-Benz is calling it the CLA, because it shares the same platform as the A-class. It will be front-wheel driven, and affordable for the younger generation, like me!

Here is the webpage for photos:

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/innova...eModels_Events

Looks like one sexy ride!




FYI: At the top of the page, it says CSC-class, but Mercedes-Benz announced that 90% of what we see in the concept, will make it to production in the new CLA-class! Lets Go!!

Ohji

I have to say I am a big fan of the baby CLS! It is striking in its appearance, but I wish they would offer the options of a bigger/more powerful engine and AWD.

Maybe an AWD AMG version is in the works...

34.50

As with the C218 CLS, I like the front and side. Not digging the back. The interior is quite nice

Thirdrem

I totally agree with you!!!

I love the whole thing, just like the C218!

Dabigkaluna

I like it. It's definitely got style. Trying to get the girlfriend to like it. She already likes the C class.

It'd be a good car for her to finally start driving in ( don't ask).

Klanse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=ciV1wkCSieo

Arrr.... I give up. Someone please help me embed the radio. thanks

BTW love those taillights.

Thirdrem

Oooh, hey. I turn 16 in 9 days. I'm thinking I wouldn't mind the CLA for my b-day.

Thirdrem

I LOVE the blinkers!!!

UDWANIT2

Thank God......they didn't do this with old shape.......Now CLS C218 won't stand out as much.......cause they r sharing the same headlights with most 2014 models........S will also have same design too

Tjdehya

I hope they keep that Panoramic roof from the concept to the production model.
That is the only thing that stopped me from getting the CLS. Buying a car without Pano seems like such a downgrade now that I am used to it.

petee1997

That is a concept car and most probably will never see the light of day. Secondly the US does not get the B Class let alone the A Class.

However we have the B Class and expect the A class soon. Only in Canada.....pity!

dfordham

Dieter says it's coming. There are test mules out and about:
http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-new...-ar129957.html

Regards,
Don

petee1997

Hopefully they will build it but if they do, will they be certified for the US?

dfordham

Can't find anything to specifically say whether or not it will come to the US. I hope it does. It has great styling, great potential gas mileage, and will be positioned below the C Class. I think it would have instant appeal with the younger demographic.

The only drawback I see is that it might cannibalize C Class sales.

Regards,
Don

K-A

If you look at the many mules of the CLA, the sheetmetal is VERY different from the Concept, despite how M-B is trying to market it ("90% similar"). That very smooth and super protruding metal isn't the case in the mules driving around. They have seemingly thinner protruding sides, and the lines are seemingly going to be more hard and crashing like the CLS's, rather than how smoothly integrated (comparatively speaking) they are on the Concept (as Concepts usually are).

Time will tell, but I'm betting on a completely *technically* different body, with the same details that make it look like the Concept in essence.

FEGELEIN

[QUOTE=Thirdrem;5165033]Hey everyone! Did you hear about the 'Baby CLS'?? Mercedes-Benz is calling it the CLA, because it shares the same platform as the A-class. It will be front-wheel driven, and affordable for the younger generation, like me![QUOTE]

It is a sweet ride for sure! What's the price range?