Shown in disguised production form last month, Mercedes-Benz has started releasing technical hints of the next generation CLA.
Debuting in 2025, the CLA will be offered as either an EV, or with a hybridised combustion engine reportedly co-developed with Renault and Geely.
Shown in camouflaged production form at the Festival d’Hyères fashion and photography show in France last month, the CLA will become the first model to ride on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture platform developed to accommodate both full electrification and hybrid powertrains instead of the former as previously alleged.
Seemingly set to replace not only the current generation, but also the A-Class Sedan, the interior will see the introduction of Benz’s latest MBUX operating system with artificial intelligence supposed to “enhances the car-driver relationship”.Not seen during the initial teaser images in France, expectations are that the cabin design will derive certain details from the concept, which sported a minimalist design with a full width digital dashboard consisting of three displays in different sizes.
A joint venture that involves the 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engine used in the current A200, CLA 200, GLA 200, GLB 200 and C200, as well as the 1.5-litre turbodiesel in the respective 180d badged models, the new mill will displace 2.0-litres and produce 184kW/360Nm.
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