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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class Spy Shots

 
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2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class spy shots

HI-RES GALLERY: 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class spy shots
Mercedes-Benz recently launched new generations of its A Class and B Class models overseas, and in the near future we’re going to see this small car family expand with even more offerings.

One of these is going to be a four-door coupe similar to the current CLS Class, albeit on a considerably smaller scale and with standard front-wheel or optional all-wheel drive configurations.

This new model was previously thought to be called the BLS, then the CLC and now the CLA Class.

It’s on track to go on sale next year here in the U.S. as a 2014 model, and we already have a good idea as to what expect thanks to the unveiling of the Concept Style Coupe at the recent 2012 Beijing Auto Show.

These latest spy shots also reveal much more detail than we’ve ever seen before, confirming that Mercedes’ design team will be staying true to the lines of the sexy Concept Style Coupe.

Under the new sheet metal is a version of Mercedes' new front-wheel drive platform, code-named MFA (Mercedes Frontwheel Architecture). This new platform is flexible enough to spawn a variety of models including hatchbacks, coupes and even a crossover, and it will offer the option of all-wheel drive. This latter configuration is almost certain to feature in a high-performance AMG version of the new CLA Class.

Hybrid and electric drivetrains, as well as a possible hydrogen-powered fuel cell unit, will also be fitted to this platform in the near future.

As for the standard engine offerings, expect a selection of turbocharged units, both gasoline and diesel, as well as the choice of a conventional manual transmission or a dual-clutch automatic. Power outputs should range from 109 to 211 horsepower. The AMG version will deliver more than 300 horsepower, however.

While you wait for the new CLA Class’ arrival next year, click here to watch a spy video of a prototype on our YouTube page.
HI-RES GALLERY: 2012 Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupe




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  1. fb_519418559 avatar Adalberto Burke Posted: 6/20/2011 6:26am PDT

    IMO, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz BLS-Class still resembles too much the CLS and its predecessors (http://www.car-addicts.com/archive/mercedes-bls-preview), which will be more of the same. I'd rather put the F800 as is in the dealers to see what happens
     
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  2. archknight avatar Philip Darity Posted: 7/23/2011 8:59am PDT

    I agree that this should hit dealers sooner than 2014, maybe next year as a 2013 model. The difference between this BLS (CLA, as was the rumored name before)and the CLS is there drive configurations (FWD bias vs RWD bias). Mercedes will more than likely try to pull all the sportiness they can out of this new FWD platform, instead of the usual cushy cruiser that most have become accustomed to. Instead of watering down the F800 concept in this, they should actually mimic the lines precisely and give it a far sportier interior than anything in the MB lineup. The majority of buyers for this car will be in their 30's, so elegance and sport should be the main theme.
     
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