The second-gen CLA is coming our way as a sporty,
four-door coupe alternative to the more upright A-Class Sedan – and with it,
the mercedes-benz-cla-will-soon-get-shooting-brake-body-look-like/”new Shooting
Brake version that has just been filmed in the midst of testing.
That’s despite previous reports, which claimed that
Mercedes had decided to ditch the more practical version and keep just the
saloon. As you can see, though, the Shooting Brake is definitely happening. Like the all-new CLA four-door
Coupe and the A-Class hatchback (and, of course, the CLA four-door), the new
CLA Shooting Brake will be underpinned by the carmaker’s front-wheel drive
compact platform. The styling of the vehicle will also be familiar, albeit with
a redesigned front fascia and rear end.
Most significantly, the roof has been extended and
there’s a more upright rear window, which in all likelihood will make it a bit
more practical than its predecessor. That being said, the prototype
featured here appears to sacrifice some of its sexy looks for increased boot
space. The first iteration of the CLA Shooting Brake, particularly in AMG
guise, was absolutely stunning. One of the reasons for the car’s good looks
were its curvy headlights and taillights but with the simplified, triangular
headlights and taillights first featured on the CLS finding their way onto the
new CLA, we’re not convinced about the new car. And that boxier rear end
doesn’t help, either. But we could be wrong – something we’ll find out soon
enough.
The new CLA Shooting Brake will initially be offered
in CLA 250 guise with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder pumping out 221 hp
and 349 Nm of torque. Naturally, it will also be available with a
number of different petrol and diesel powertrains, potentially including the
400+ hp four-cylinder of the new A45 AMG and all-wheel drive.
