The renewed Mercedes CLA 2024 It’s now safer, better equipped and more stylish, in short, although you won’t find any major improvements on it.
Both the CLA Coupe and its Shooting Brake sibling feature subtly revised styling that includes standard LED lights for the first time and a star-inspired grille, while the AMG 35 performance version gains the toothy Pan American unit previously reserved for the 45.
Inside, the CLA has greater use of recycled materials and the base cars have separate 7-inch and 10.25-inch screens that can be optionally upgraded to the twin 10.25-inch units fitted to more expensive models. Like other recently facelifted Mercedes cars, the CLA no longer features the old MBUX infotainment system console’s touchpad, and there’s now Dolby Atmos surround sound for the optional top-of-the-line Burmester sound system.
Engine train of the renewed Mercedes CLA 2024
You can also find a couple of changes under the hood. The 161 hp (163 PS) 250 e hybrid model’s electric motor now makes 107 hp (109 PS / 80 kW), which is 7 hp (7 PS) more than before, and its battery can be charged up to 11 kW where the above would only accept 7.4 kW AC. DC charging still maxes out at 22 kW, which means that filling the small 15.6 kWh battery from 10 to 80% will take at least 25 minutes.
If you choose the hybrid CLA Coupé it will hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.6 seconds and will go about 82 km (51 miles) on a charge. On the other hand, if you opt for the more practical wagon, you will add a tenth and lose a couple of miles from those numbers. Other engine options, depending on the market, include 1.3-liter four-cylinder engines in the CLA 180 and 200, 2.0-liter four-cylinders delivering up to 221 hp (224 PS) in the CLA 220 and 250, and three-cylinder diesel that achieve between 114 Hp (116 PS) and 187 Hp (190 PS).
For its part, the AMG-developed CLA 35 also tests hybrid power, although this is a 48-volt soft-start hybrid system, rather than full plug-in hardware. Power and torque are unchanged at 302 hp (306 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm), and there are no improvements to the 4.9-second 0-62 mph time. If you want more power then you’ll need to upgrade to the 415 hp (421 PS) CLA 45 S which does it in 4.1 seconds.
In addition, there is an AMG Street Style Edition model. Available in both body styles, but only with the 45 powertrain, it combines stealthy Mountain Gray magno paint with a metallic AMG logo and checkered flag design, plus AMG Night I and II packages and bright orange stitching. for microfiber upholstery.
How much will it cost?
Mercedes has not published prices yet, but when the cars start arriving in dealerships later in the year, they’re unlikely to cost much more than the existing car. In the US, the current CLA is offered in 250, 350, and AMG 35 and 45 editions.
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