The second-gen Mercedes-Benz CLA
Shooting Brake is happening and it’s only a few months away, with some sources
claiming that it could be unveiled as early as the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in
March. Building upon its predecessor, the stylish estate will be underpinned
by the same platform as the rest of the brand’s modern compact cars. This will
give it a slightly larger footprint and a bit more room inside.
We already know what to expect in
terms of interior design. It gets the MBUX infotainment system with the
dual-screen display, available in three different sizes. The design, as you’d
imagine, is identical to that of its hatchback A-Class sibling.
The exterior won’t offer any surprises either. Up to
the B pillars, it will look the same as the four-door CLA, similar to XTomi’s
rendering pictured here. A sloping roofline, a clean tailgate design and more
space in the boot compared to the Coupe are among the highlights.
The engine lineup will come straight from the 2019
A-Class and will include a selection of petrol and diesel units, depending on
each market. Manual and automatic transmissions will be offered, along with an
available 4Matic all-wheel drive system.
Mercedes-AMG will likely keep the 45 grade, powered
by the 2.0-liter turbo-four, making more than 400 horsepower. And for the first
time, the CLA Shooting Brake might gain the 35 variant as well, with the
force-fed four-banger delivering 302 hp.
