Mercedes has taken the covers off the second generation CLA at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Based on the same platform as the A-Class, the CLA has grown compared to its last iteration and is now 48mm longer and 53mm wider – measuring 4688mm in length and 1830mm wide.
With an extended wheelbase, there is also more interior space for passengers – but rear boot space has been cut by 10 litres from the previous generation to 460 litres.
Much like the previous generation, the CLA comes with a sleek body shape but has a short boot to mark it out from the recently-introduced A-Class saloon.
From launch the new CLA will be fitted with the 250 petrol – a four-cylinder unit developing 223bhp and 350Nm of torque – that will be paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with a series of petrol and diesel units to be announced closer to the model’s release in May.
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An AMG model is also likely to be unveiled in the near-future, with both front- and four-wheel drive options set to be included in the line-up.
Inside, the MBUX infotainment system is fitted – which debuted in the A-Class last year and features the voice-activated ‘Hey, Mercedes’ personal assistant.
Assistance systems found in the S-Class will also be used in this model, such as emergency stop assist, distance assist, active lane change, brake assist, lane keep assist and pre-safe plus.
But as with the previous version of the CLA, a shooting brake option is likely to be offered and revealed later this year.
