The New Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class – Pricing and Specification Announced
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MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA – July 11, 2013: Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has announced pricing and specifications for the new CLA-Class, the world’s most aerodynamic production vehicle. With three exciting new variants for the Australian market, the CLA-Class embodies the role of the trendsetter, offering innovative styling and dynamic driving capabilities to leave a lasting impression.
“The new CLA-Class seamlessly transfers the expressive avant-garde coupé design into series production” said Horst Von Sanden, Managing Director Mercedes-Benz Cars Australia/Pacific. “The CLA-Class redefines aerodynamic efficiency and emphasises the desire to provide our customers with cutting-edge technology and safety equipment.
With breathtakingly sporty proportions and powerfully dynamic design idiom, the Mercedes-Benz CLA establishes a new vehicle segment. The CLA 200 produces a maximum output of 115kW and 250Nm of torque from the 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, while producing an outstanding fuel consumption of just 5.7L/100km (combined).
The sporty CLA 250 Sport utilises a 2.0L 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged engine to produce 155kW and 350Nm of torque. It’s appearance is characterised by AMG styling, depicted by the Diamond Grille, Intelligent Light System, 18” AMG Wheels, sports pedals, AMG tuned suspension and sports steering wheel.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG delivers a maximum output of 265kW and up to 450Nm of torque. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine in combination with the performance oriented 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive system, leads to extremely dynamic performance: the CLA 45 AMG accelerates from 0 – 100km/h in just 4.6 seconds, while its top speed is 270 km/h (electronically limited).
A host of exceptional features come standard on the CLA-Class including 18” Wheels, THERMOTRONIC, Becker® MAP PILOT Navigation, and a reversing camera. In addition, the CLA 250 Sport incorporates Heated Electric Leather Sports Seats with Memory Function and AMG styling. The CLA 45 AMG also includes AMG Driver’s Package, AMG Night Package, AMG Performance Steering Wheel, COMAND Navigation and a Harmon Kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system as standard.
The CLA-Class will also arrive with exceptional safety features as standard including COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, Blind Spot Assist, PRE-SAFE®, Attention Assist and Active Bonnet. The CLA 45 AMG will also include DISTRONIC PLUS and Lane Keeping Assist as standard.
The new CLA-Class will be on sale in Australia starting in October 2013.
Sale prices will be as follows:
Important note to editors - The price detailed in this document is the current Manufacturer’s Recommended List Price (MRLP) for the CLA-Class range.
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