Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, has announced the arrival of the totally new CLA at its luxurious showroom on Salwa Road.
Sporty proportions and a powerful, dynamic design idiom characterised by sensuously rounded contours are among the key characteristics of the CLA.
Its profile is sleek like a coupe, yet it offers room for five.
From its diamond radiator grille with pins in chrome (black pins for Levant only) to its LED tail lamps, the new CLA sports ‘eye-catching style at such an eye-opening price.’
“The CLA is the car for the modern day customer who puts style first,” Khalid Sha’aban, general manager, NBK Automobiles, said, while describing the model as one that is “practically made for the Middle East.”
In undertaking the facelift modifications, the Mercedes-Benz designers have subtly honed the distinctive look and upgraded the interior.
Loading has now become easier with the hands-free access option. This system allows the boot lid to be opened without any physical contact.
Hands-free access is now included as part of the Keyless-go convenience package.
The Smartphone integration package allows iPhones to be integrated on board (via Apple CarPlay) and operated using voice commands or the controller on the centre console.
The interior also benefits from features such as new seat covers and trim parts, as well as chrome-plated controls.
The highlight here is a much slimmer-looking free standing 20.3 cm (8-inch) media display with a new-style glass cover.
The new-style dials and red needles in the instrument cluster make it easier to read the display. Meticulous attention to detail is also evident from the silver chrome finish to the controls and to the fascia, and switches in the doors for the electrically adjustable seats, as well as from the chrome surround to the stowage compartment in the centre console.“Avant-garde meets Driving Performance” is the motto for the Mercedes-AMG models CLA 45 4MATIC.
With a peak output of 280kW (381hp) and maximum torque of 475 Nm they are among the most powerful vehicles in their segment.An AMG Aerodynamics package is now available as an optional extra.
This comprises a larger front splitter, additional flics, a black AMG spoiler lip at the rear plus spoiler lips over the simulated air outlets on either side at the back. New 48.3 cm (19-inch) AMG cross-spoke light-alloy wheels with 235/35 R19 tyres on 8J x 19 ET 48 are available as an option.
There are two colour variants – a matt black or a titanium grey finish — in each case with a high-sheen rim flange.
The sporty, expressive design of the CLA has now been honed still further in a facelift involving new bumpers and new light-alloy wheels.
Both vehicles can be fitted with LED High Performance headlamps (GCC Standard, optional for Levant). Their colour temperature is closer to that of daylight than xenon headlamps, for example. This is more restful on the eyes and therefore provides relief to the driver at night.
The LED High Performance headlamps are combined here with tail lights with automatic intensity control.
These reduce the dazzling effect for vehicles following.