The 2020 Mercedes CLA will arrive at U.S.
dealerships later this year and now the company has revealed pricing will start
at US$ 36,650. Costing US$ 3,550 more than its predecessor, the 2020 CLA 250 is larger
and more luxurious than the outgoing model and boasts additional standard equipment.
Highlights include LED lighting units, a panorama glass roof and 18-inch alloy
wheels.
Moving into the cabin, drivers will sit behind a
leather-wrapped steering wheel and find themselves looking at a 7-inch digital
instrument cluster. The model also has sport seats, a dual-zone automatic
climate control system, keyless start and a 7-inch infotainment system with
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
An assortment of options will be available including
10.25-inch displays, heated / ventilated front seats and a Burmester surround
sound system. Customers can also order ambient interior lighting, a wireless
smartphone charger and a heated steering wheel. There will also be AMG Line and
AMG Night packages as well as a head-up display.
Power is provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine that produces 221 hp and 350
Nm of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission which
sends power to the front wheels. In terms of performance, the CLA can
accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 6.3 seconds before hitting a limited
top speed of 209 km/h.
Customers can also opt for the CLA 250 4MATIC which
features all-wheel drive. It starts at US$ 38,650 which makes it US$ 2,000 more expensive
than the standard model. Buyers looking for more performance can wait for the CLA 35 and CLA
45. Both models are slated to arrive in the United States before the end of the
year.
