Tuesday, January 8, 2019

2020 Mercedes CLA-Class svelte shape revealed at CES

The interior comes standard with a pair of 7-inch screens, and buyers can opt for larger 10.25-inch displays.

The teasers are finally over, and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is here after an unveiling at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The saloon's new generation will have its European market launch in May 2019, and Mercedes will announce pricing info closer to launch. Unlike in US market, the Edition 1 will not be offered in the UK.

The little four-door on display in Las Vegas is the CLA 250 with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Buyers can choose between front- or all-wheel drive. The mill produces 221 bhp and 258 pound-feet of torque. For now, Mercedes isn't offering many performance details for the 2020 CLA beyond its electronically limited top speed of 130 miles per hour.

The latest CLA-Class grows a little over the previous generation. Overall length is up 48 millimetres to 4,688 mm, and the wheelbase increases by 30 mm to 2,729 mm. The company also pushes out the wheel tracks by stretching them 63 mm at the front and 55 mm at the rear. The greater size doesn't translate to big boosts in cabin space because front legroom decreases by 1 mm and rear legroom grows by 1 mm. In the boot, cargo capacity decreases by 10 litres to a total of 460 litres.

On the inside, the CLA-Class comes with the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) software, and the standard cabin features a pair of seven-inch displays – one for the instruments and other for the infotainment system. Customers can upgrade to two 10.25-inch screens for a more eye-catching view. Another option adds gesture control to the tech that lets occupants just wave their hands to make selections, rather than using the usual touchpad on the centre console. Further available improvements include navigation and a Burmester Surround Sound System.

The 2020 CLA comes standard with an Active Brake Assist system that can automatically slow the saloon to avoid collisions with vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. However, the optional Driver Assistance Package loads the vehicle with helpful driving aids. It includes features like adaptive cruise control, active steering assist, lane keep assist, speed limit sign recognition, and blind spot monitoring.

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