It’s not often that we get a detailed explanation on why elements on a car were designed a certain way, so it’s well worth watching the video through to the end. If you’re after more design insights, a second video, posted below, has Fetherston explaining how he got into automotive design and what inspired him when penning the CLA.
The CLA-Class is the only Mercedes compact currently offered in the U.S. It won’t be alone for long, however, as the German automaker plans to launch two more compacts next year: the B-Class Electric and GLA-Class. Overseas, buyers also have the option of an A-Class hatchback and eventually Mercedes will launch one more compact car, a CLA Shooting Brake. Unfortunately, this more practical CLA isn’t expected to reach these shores.
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