2014 mercedes cla 45 amg review

2014 mercedes cla 45 amg

The Mercedes CLA has been officially unveiled at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. With the CLA45 AMG Mercedes-AMG is establishing a completely new segment – as it did previously with the CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake (2012) and the CLS 55 AMG (2004).

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2014 mercedes cla 45 amg on the road

Under the hood, Mercedes has placed the same engine as in the A45 AMG. This AMG-built 2.0-liter turbo engine that delivers a total of 360 horsepower and a peak torque of 331 pound-feet. The engine is combined with the performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system. This drivetrain sprints the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds and up to a top speed of 155 mph.
The new turbo engine features a highly effective cooling system that is inspired by the SLS AMG, and mates to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission, with software modules also inspired by the SLS AMG. This transmission offers seven gears, three driving programs, a double-declutching function and RACE START for optimum acceleration.

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2014 mercedes cla 45 amg interior

Like every AMG high-performance automobile, the new CLA45 AMG also incorporates sophisticated axle technology. For enhanced driving dynamics, the three-link front suspension is provided with stiffer steering knuckles and totally new elastokinematics. Newly developed, more rigid bearings are employed in the lower link plane. These provide for more agile cornering properties and more precise and direct feedback from the road surface.
The four-link rear axle of the CLA45 AMG is also a totally new development. In the course of optimising the elastokinematics, the strut bearings were duly adapted for maximum driving dynamics and control. The rear axle carrier is provided with more rigid bearings for increased driving stability; the subframe is rigidly connected to the body. The CLA45 AMG comes as standard with AMG light-alloy wheels fitted with 235/40 R 18 tyres.
For the interior, Mercedes is also offering specific AMG elements, like sports seats in ARTICO manmade leather/DINAMICA microfiber with red contrasting top stitching, red seat belts, a multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, an AMG DRIVE UNIT and AMG door sill panels.
The instrument panel
The new Mercedes CLA 45 AMG will be put on sale in September 2013. In Europe, prices will start from €56.078 – around $72,000 at the current exchange rates.