CLA45 AMG

sbce90 · 03-31-2013, 11:48 PM

Looks fking hot! And those seats... I'd buy it just for that. Fingers crossed AMG have managed to tune a decent 4cyl exhaust too.

BoostedE90 · 04-02-2013, 09:28 AM

Looks like the starting price is going to be $47,450. I will definitely be test driving one in November.

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/20-be...=autos_4137#14

Xios135 · 04-02-2013, 10:13 AM

So somebody educate me on MBs....Are the AMG versions of their cars fairly well optioned out or will the actual price of this car be $55,000+ with some basic options?

Colt · 04-02-2013, 10:25 AM

- Hand-built AMG 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine

- 355 horsepower, 332 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds

Thing is a little rocket. Wouldn't mind owning one...

rjd598 · 04-02-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Xios135

So somebody educate me on MBs....Are the AMG versions of their cars fairly well optioned out or will the actual price of this car be $55,000+ with some basic options?

I'm curious as well but I think there will be extra options desired hahaha

Red Bread · 04-02-2013, 11:08 AM

Just not feeling a 355hp fwd car with the rear wheels powered only when needed (which seems likely anytime you press the gas pedal). I'm sure they'll give it a valiant try, but this just seems to spell new levels of understeer.

It will be interesting to see if AMG beefs up the rear half shafts to be near the size of the fronts. The Golf R uses a similar Haldex setup and you can buy controllers that put more power to the rear, but the rear half shafts are tiny.

andeee05 · 04-02-2013, 12:50 PM

hopefully replace my other car with this. looks amazing

MediaArtist · 04-02-2013, 01:09 PM

Anyone know what it will weigh?

Red Bread · 04-02-2013, 01:29 PM

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Anyone know what it will weigh?

MB quoted 3,100 pounds for the A45, but looking at the UK site, they list the A180 as 1,395 kg, or 3,075 pounds and the A220CDI as 1,525 kg or heavier than the C250, which is listed as 3,428 lbs on MB USA. So I'm not sure I believe the low estimate.

MediaArtist · 04-02-2013, 02:20 PM

3100lbs woul be great. I'm hoping it's closer to that and not a 328i.

nicknaz · 04-02-2013, 09:38 PM

CLA45 and S3 are both definitely on my cross shop list!

Teutonic · 04-03-2013, 12:04 AM

Nice specs, ugly car. And that best buy intalled Garmin screen is awful. I rather have nothing than that thing....

And again until Mercedes will not offer 12years anti-corosive warranty, I will not even looking at it. Not for that money.

Robcut1 · 04-07-2013, 04:42 PM

I really can't see anything wrong with it. Why do some people think it is ugly? Looks well proportioned and interesting from every angle. maybe white is too in your face for some?
By the way, this is what BMW is considering in response:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...w-junior-m-car

mike@Vossen · 08-16-2013, 11:11 AM

I believe that this car is going to be very popular. Not a bad price, and looks great too. I plan to test drive as well, and I do not doubt that I will love it. Let's see!

BRAISKI · 08-20-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MediaArtist

355hp/332tq from a 4 banger? Nice.

Wow!

and its 2.0!

F80M · 08-20-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by son_of_siggy

I agree. I'm not a fan of the dark/polished lip.

I'm thinking something like:

son_of_siggy · 08-20-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 91Octane

To each their own I guess

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This car looks great, however I too am interested to see how a mainly FWD vehicle drives. I would have preferred the STi approach where it was more RWD oriented but you could dial it up to 50/50 if you wanted.

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Red Bread Major General 4463 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Just not feeling a 355hp fwd car with the rear wheels powered only when needed (which seems likely anytime you press the gas pedal). I'm sure they'll give it a valiant try, but this just seems to spell new levels of understeer. It will be interesting to see if AMG beefs up the rear half shafts to be near the size of the fronts. The Golf R uses a similar Haldex setup and you can buy controllers that put more power to the rear, but the rear half shafts are tiny.
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andeee05 Private First Class 10 Rep 167 Posts Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: los angeles iTrader: (7)	hopefully replace my other car with this. looks amazing
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MediaArtist There is No Substitute 72 Rep 1,186 Posts Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laguna Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	3100lbs woul be great. I'm hoping it's closer to that and not a 328i. __________________ '13 Audi A6 '07 Porsche GT3 RS '08 BMW E90 335i
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04-02-2013, 09:38 PM	#33
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	CLA45 and S3 are both definitely on my cross shop list!
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04-03-2013, 12:04 AM	#34
Teutonic Colonel 2709 Rep 2,350 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Nice specs, ugly car. And that best buy intalled Garmin screen is awful. I rather have nothing than that thing.... And again until Mercedes will not offer 12years anti-corosive warranty, I will not even looking at it. Not for that money.
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04-07-2013, 04:42 PM	#35
Robcut1 Second Lieutenant 112 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2016 M4GTS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jupiter, Fl iTrader: (1)	I really can't see anything wrong with it. Why do some people think it is ugly? Looks well proportioned and interesting from every angle. maybe white is too in your face for some? By the way, this is what BMW is considering in response: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...w-junior-m-car
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08-16-2013, 11:11 AM	#36
mike@Vossen 309 Rep 896 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Miami \| Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I believe that this car is going to be very popular. Not a bad price, and looks great too. I plan to test drive as well, and I do not doubt that I will love it. Let's see!
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