There is no mistaking the CLA for anything other than a Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz just revealed the third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA, the German automaker’s entry-level model that will double as its most advanced EV.
The CLA was first revealed as a concept in 2023, and those who remember that will be pleased to learn that its attractive curves made it into production. Up front, the two headlights are connected by a lightbar that spans the width of the car, with a faux-grille made up of illuminated stars resembling the Mercedes-Benz logo, which itself is illuminated. The optional Multibeam LED headlights sport three-pointed-star-shaped DRLs, ensuring that anyone who sees the front end of the CLA will know what brand it came from.
The rear end echoes similar design elements, with two taillights connected by a lightbar filled with LEDs. Even the taillights house three-pointed star-shaped elements. There is no mistaking this car for anything other than a Mercedes-Benz. Two new paint colors will also be available exclusive to the new CLA: Liquid Crystal Green and Sky Blue Metallic.
The new CLA is 185.9 inches long, approximately 1.6 inches longer than its predecessor. The rear trunk takes advantage of that size, with 14.3 cubic feet of cargo space that is amplified by the welcome return of the frunk. It can hold 2.5 cubic feet of items, larger than the 1930s Mercedes-Benz 130 (W 23), which was the brand’s first vehicle with a frunk.
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