The second generation Mercedes-Benz CLA can now be
ordered in the United Kingdom, in three trim levels and with a choice of five
powertrains. The base spec is called the AMG Line and its standard equipment
includes the MBUX infotainment system with a 10.25-inch screen in the middle
and a 7-inch cockpit display, smartphone integration, inductive charging,
two-zone climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, keyless go
and others. Pricing starts from £ 30,550.
For the AMG Line Premium, Mercedes is asking at
least £ 32,045. Added gear includes the 10.25-inch digital
instrument cluster, ambient lighting, dashboard camera, illuminated door sills
and a rear arm rest.
The range-topping AMG Line Premium Plus gets
multibeam LED headlights, adaptive highbeam assist plus, memory setting for the
front seats, panoramic sliding sunroof and Energizing Pack and has a £ 33,540 starting price.
Active Lane Keeping Assist and
Speed Limit Assist are standard, whereas Blind Spot Monitoring, Braking Assist
with cross-traffic, Distance Assist Distronic, Emergency Stop, Lane-Change
Assist, Active Speed Limit Assist, Steering Assist, Evasive Assist and Pre-Safe
Plus are part of the optional, £ 1,495 Driving Assistance
Package.
The CLA 180 and CLA 200 are powered by a 1.3-liter
turbocharged four co-developed with Renault-Nissan, which puts out 136 PS and 200 Nm of torque, and 163 PS and
250 Nm of torque respectively.
The CLA 220 uses a 2.0-liter unit with 190 PS and 300 Nm of torque and can be ordered with either
front- or four-wheel drive, whereas in the CLA 250, the same engine has 224 PS and 350 Nm of torque. All models are available with a
7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with a six-speed manual coming
later. The engine lineup will be expanded to include the CLA 220 d and CLA
220 d diesel versions later this year, and customer deliveries will begin this
summer.
