The first unofficial photos of the Mercedes CLA

Not even Mercedes could keep its new model a secret, so after the Bentley Continental GT Speed Convertible we can also look at the new CLA four-door coupe .

The design is not surprising, as it is based on the hatchback of the lower middle class A. Up to the A-pillar, both cars are de facto the same, but the CLA differs in the shape of the rear part, where it obviously copied from its larger sibling with the designation CLS . The rear lights are very prominent, but they surprisingly fit the car. The situation with the "A" is also repeated in the interior, where the only difference will be space for only four passengers .

The engine lineup will also largely copy that of the base hatchback. This means the CLA 180 (122 hp), CLA 200 (156 hp), CLA 250 (211 hp) and CLA 220 CDI (170 hp) versions. We will also see the AMG version, which should offer 335 horsepower . In the course of next year, in addition to the front-wheel drive, we will also offer a 4Matic four-wheel drive.

We don't yet know when and where the CLA will make its world premiere, but we estimate that it won't be long before the release of official materials…

Source: worldcarfans.com