This is the New Mercedes CLA with almost a 500 mile range

The most important car of the year is finally here. This is the new Mercedes CLA with EQ Technology with its most efficient version having a 491 mile range. The most we have ever seen on any car.

The new Mercedes CLA wont only just come in electric form. There will also be a Hybrid version too so there will be plenty of range for every new customer.

The design between both model are exactly the same with ultra slick aerodynamics but an revolution rather than a evolution over the previous model. We still get a swooping roofline and sleek frameless windows but we also get pop out door handles and black lower sills to hide the taller body to hide the batteries.

The main design feature is the new headlight and taillight design. They now have a new Mercedes star pattern to them giving them a futuristic look and a design language to all upcoming models. You also get a light up grill and on the electric models you get mini light up stars on the grill.

Moving inside and Mercedes has completely changed how they design their interiors. to start with we get this big panel that stretches the dashboard and this houses the new MB.OS infotainment system. This is a 14 inch system and It basically works like the One Layer system on the previous MBUX model but it works smoother and is easier to use. Sadly the climate controls are on the screen but they do stay in place. The passenger can also get an optional screen too which is quite nice. The steering wheel is slightly different as the touch sensitive buttons have been reduced meaning they are easier to find and use. To go with this we also get a new set of indicator stalks and we also get a new centre console too.

Practicality wise the new CLA is quite good at 405 litres in the back and up front you get 101 litres which is very useful.

The model range of the Electric CLA will kick of with CLA 250+ EQ and this has 268 bhp with a 0-62 time of just 6.7 seconds. The range of this model is estimated between 430 to 491 miles depending on weather conditions. The next model is called CLA 350 EQ and this has 348 bhp and a 4.9 second 0-62 time. The range on this model is still also decent at 416 to 478 miles. Both models use an 85 kWh battery pack but there will be a smaller 58 kWh battery pack coming later down the line. Don't forget there will also be a 1.5 litre mild hybrid in various power variants as well as a hot AMG version. There will also be a shooting brake version too coming out in the next few months.

The price of the Mercedes CLA is expected to start at £35,000 to £40,000 for the hybrid model but the electric model is expected to start at around £45,000 but it could be more as it is harder to guess on that one. The new model will be available to order within the next few months with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2025 with petrol models coming out at the end of the year.

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