Mercedes CLA45 AMG to debut at NY Auto Show

[flipstah]

That's awesome how it's RWD bias. The Golf is FWD-bias so I still get understeer.

Tail-happy Benz!

I think this will be a hit with the young blood, like the used C63.

[rage2]

From all the A45 preview drives, there is ZERO understeer. The CLA45 is pretty much an A45 in a shrunken CLS body.

[vtec4life]

I'm damn stoked for this car, might be my first new purchase. Would be excellent for an outside sales guy. Hopefully the rear seat room is okay... This car is a few inches bigger all around then the C-class correct?

[Disoblige]

The CLA is 40 mm longer and 7 mm wider.

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by vtec4life
I'm damn stoked for this car, might be my first new purchase. Would be excellent for an outside sales guy. Hopefully the rear seat room is okay... This car is a few inches bigger all around then the C-class correct?

I think it's a bit bigger, which is weird because the engine is so small. Maybe it's way lighter?

[rage2]

If you're bored and want to see how the car looks in different colors/options, here's the German MB site configurator for the CLA.

http://www.mercedes-benz.de/content/...nqct:16pcre7gi

[Disoblige]

CLA:

Weight: 3262 lb for FWD model.


C-Class (W204):

Weight: 3515 lb for C250.

[benyl]

that's a lot of front overhang.

[lilmira]

That's a scraper.

[flipstah]

Mmm... Eggplant.

[lilmira]

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by benyl
that's a lot of front overhang.

Most of the weight will be in front of front axle instead of behind like the C. I sense balance and feel may not be as good as C.

Also, looks like backseat is for kids or emergency only. Most heads will hit the sloping roof. But hey, it's a "coupe" after all.

[benyl]

4 seater.

[shakalaka]

I am still going with the c63 amg coupe. lol

[ercchry]

a part of me says stop buying a new car every 2-3 years... another says "yaaay, rwd bias!"

next jan mine be a good time to get into a more grownup car... arg... i dunno i'll probably get this or an optioned out fusion

[blitz]

Originally posted by ercchry
a part of me says stop buying a new car every 2-3 years... another says "yaaay, rwd bias!"

next jan mine be a good time to get into a more grownup car... arg... i dunno i'll probably get this or an optioned out fusion

Why not a used mountain bike and another mortgaged rental?

I still wish they were bringing out a B45.

[ercchry]

BECAUSE RACE CAR! ...wait... that doesnt work here... because debt load?

[flipstah]

Originally posted by ercchry
BECAUSE RACE CAR! ...wait... that doesnt work here... because debt load?

Because inner-city house!

[Sentry]

Originally posted by Xtrema
Still under $60K for something that can do mid to high 4s 0-60 is crazy.

Really?

Wow, I'll stick with my modified shitboxes.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Sentry

Really?

Wow, I'll stick with my modified shitboxes.

Ok, something with 4 year warranty..... gee.