The second-generation Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake
can be admired these days at the Geneva Motor Show but the lineup is not yet
complete. The Mercedes-AMG versions are still in the works and one of them has
been caught on public roads wearing a lot of camouflage. We’re talking about
the “entry-level” CLA 35 Shooting Brake, which will slot above the current
range-topper, the 225 PS CLA 250 Shooting Brake.
As with the already unveiled Mercedes-AMG A35 hot
hatch, the CLA 35 Shooting Brake will pack a 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder gasoline engine making 306 PS and 400 Nm of
torque. It will come equipped as standard with a seven-speed dual-clutch
automatic transmission and the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system.
The new Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 should deliver similar
performance figures to the A35, even though the Shooting Brake is slightly
heavier. We can expect a 0 to 100 km/h sprint of around 4.7 seconds
and a top speed of 250 km/h. As the spy photos can attest, the
added performance will be visible on the CLA 35 Shooting Brake’s body courtesy
of a more aggressive aero kit with sportier bumpers and a slightly larger roof
spoiler, as well as a lowered sports suspension, wider tires, and two big
exhaust pipes.
The interior will see its fair share of upgrades as
well including sports seats, a sports steering wheel, and dedicated trim. The
CLA 35 will also get some unique driving modes including Comfort, Sport,
Sport+, Individual, and Slippery. Expect the Mercedes-AMG CLA 35
Shooting Brake to debut later this year, possibly at the Frankfurt Motor Show
in September.
