Revealed: Mercedes Benz CLA (A Class Sedan)

cjwb1984 · 09-12-2012, 10:44 AM

Courtesy of http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/er...e-87279-3.html

The exterior while not quite as gorgeous as the concept looks good. IMO, the exterior certainly looks better than the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3, while the best design of the interior of all 3 belongs to the Audi A3.

Imagine the AMG version of this. It's supposed to have some sort of 4matic system and rumored 4 cylinder with 370hp and 300 pound-ft of torque. Wow http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/13/m...-hp-per-liter/

David1 · 09-12-2012, 10:51 AM

I just puked in my mouth and swallowed.

Crimson92 · 09-12-2012, 10:52 AM

not bad.

TheBingoBalls · 09-12-2012, 11:11 AM

Let's be honest, all cars in this segment look dumpy and are not the greatest looking (some more than others) but the CLA actually looks the best. It doesn't look like a cheap car (other than the size) and the style is pretty aggressive with the lines.

bukusuma · 09-12-2012, 11:16 AM

Design too fussy... Very uneuropean... More like Korean...

The 2 side creases (?) just doesn't give any elegance to the car,... While the rear is too busy... There is no continuity between them...

dubsesd · 09-12-2012, 11:16 AM

the a class looks much better

Red Bread · 09-12-2012, 11:29 AM

I like ugly cars (Z3 M Coupe, 135i and X1 to my credit) and I like this a lot. Would strongly consider an A45 AMG if they bring it here.

CAPSGOD · 09-12-2012, 11:40 AM

Looks.. overdone. And that nose..

The new 1-series is ugly as well but at least it's RWD.

blutattoo · 09-12-2012, 12:02 PM

Ummm I guess good looking is a relative term. But to my eyes it looks like a hyundai elantra with a benz grille. Not good no sir not good at all. I'll take the looks of the 1 or a3 any day of the week.

ragingclue · 09-12-2012, 12:16 PM

The design language from its bigger brethren isn't translating well to that size...

NewYearsBoy · 09-12-2012, 12:22 PM

Looks OK.. I doubt it will feel as good to drive as a 135i..

Also the 135i I think looks great.. especially from the back...

Crimson92 · 09-12-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYearsBoy

Looks OK.. I doubt it will feel as good to drive as a 135i..

Also the 135i I think looks great.. especially from the back...

that's a 1m, which is pretty much a beefed up 135. JK.

CAPSGOD · 09-12-2012, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NewYearsBoy

Looks OK.. I doubt it will feel as good to drive as a 135i..

Also the 135i I think looks great.. especially from the back...

That looks great; it's this one that has the problem.

Jason · 09-12-2012, 01:17 PM

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WhiteTgr135i · 09-12-2012, 01:20 PM

The front end looks pretty mean. I like it.

631twentyeighteye · 09-12-2012, 01:22 PM

meh.

Bill B. · 09-12-2012, 02:28 PM

Front - not bad.

Side has that "flame surface" effect ala the E85 Z4, but worse. Makes it look busy and disjointed.

Meh, indeed.

doublevanosrc · 09-12-2012, 03:25 PM

Whoa not bad, I've always like how Benzos look just not the way they drive. BMW needs to counter that with a 1 series sedan.

kpcoupe · 09-12-2012, 03:35 PM

i think the a3 sedan concept is gorgeous, much better than the cla

SaMaster14 · 09-12-2012, 03:40 PM

It's like a baby CLS. I think it looks good!

Xcution · 09-12-2012, 04:04 PM

Damn looks good! I would like see more pics or in person, people say side looks too much indeed. I would point out then when you take pics shadows pronounce more.

I do agree with BMW needs to make a 1 series sedan, that doesnt cost a freaking arm and a leg and a...you know.

BrokenVert · 09-12-2012, 04:09 PM

Why is this on the 1 series forum and not in general automotive?

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cjwb1984 Private First Class 26 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW Z4 Sdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Revealed: Mercedes Benz CLA (A Class Sedan) - the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series competitor Courtesy of http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/er...e-87279-3.html The exterior while not quite as gorgeous as the concept looks good. IMO, the exterior certainly looks better than the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3, while the best design of the interior of all 3 belongs to the Audi A3. Imagine the AMG version of this. It's supposed to have some sort of 4matic system and rumored 4 cylinder with 370hp and 300 pound-ft of torque. Wow http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/13/m...-hp-per-liter/ Last edited by cjwb1984; 09-12-2012 at 10:54 AM..
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bukusuma New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: X253, W205 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jakarta iTrader: (0)	Design too fussy... Very uneuropean... More like Korean... The 2 side creases (?) just doesn't give any elegance to the car,... While the rear is too busy... There is no continuity between them...
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CAPSGOD Major 44 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: Diesel Son Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: #yolo iTrader: (0)	Looks.. overdone. And that nose.. The new 1-series is ugly as well but at least it's RWD.
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blutattoo First Lieutenant 22 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 135i [0.00]	Ummm I guess good looking is a relative term. But to my eyes it looks like a hyundai elantra with a benz grille. Not good no sir not good at all. I'll take the looks of the 1 or a3 any day of the week.
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Xcution Lieutenant 65 Rep 476 Posts Drives: 2011 135i mSport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Damn looks good! I would like see more pics or in person, people say side looks too much indeed. I would point out then when you take pics shadows pronounce more. I do agree with BMW needs to make a 1 series sedan, that doesnt cost a freaking arm and a leg and a...you know.
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