Road Test
SEEING STARS
I drove the ‘cleverest Mercedes ever’ – the new CLA has a ‘superscreen’ dash and a VERY impressive range
The dash boasts AI-based software, 3D game-engine graphics and much more
THERE are many things we need to discuss about the new Mercedes CLA.
First, it’d be no good for a hit-and-run.
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Your victim would be imprinted with a galaxy of 142 stars from the front grille.
They’d know you did it.
Second, that “superscreen” dash contains all sorts of AI-based software, 3D game-engine graphics, Will.i.am music apps and goodness knows what else.
Bosses described it as the “cleverest Mercedes ever”.
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Third, range. Merc is quoting 492 miles from the CLA 250+.
Which is way more impressive than all of the above.
You might need to recharge once a fortnight.
Plus, it can suck up 186 miles of electrons in just ten minutes.
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There’s a new super-efficient 1.5-litre petrol hybrid coming later that can do short distances, and up to 62mph, as an EV.
Price? I reckon £50k. Whichever powertype you choose.
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The battery-powered CLA hits the road this summer.
The petrol just before Crimbo.
This little car is such a big deal for Mercedes, a special animation was projected on to London’s County Hall to coincide with the international launch.
Three other models will share its next-gen tech: A shooting brake (estate) and two small SUVs – most likely GLA and GLB.
The mega-selling A-Class hatch wasn’t mentioned.
Which is worrying.
Another all-time favourite with only a few years left? I think so.
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