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The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Is Good, But Can It Be Great?
- The new electric Mercedes CLA has compromises such as compromised rear space, increased height, and excessive weight as much as an S-Class, impacting its sleekness.
- Mercedes-Benz's third-generation CLA-Class brings significant changes with pure EV and hybrid options, featuring an 800-volt electric architecture for quick charging and efficiency.
- The CLA's remarkable electric range, sleek exterior design, and interior with up to three screens highlight its strengths, but it falls short in rear passenger comfort and perceived quality.
- The design of the new CLA, though improved, lacks the sleekness of its predecessor, with a taller appearance and higher-set lights giving it a less elegant look overall.
- Despite efforts to enhance the exterior with creases and a modern rear design, the CLA is critiqued for its less spacious rear footwells and lack of rear screen, affecting passenger comfort.
- Compared to Tesla's Model 3, the CLA interior features mostly hard plastics and lacks the overall plush feel, raising concerns about its weight, braking performance, and tire wear.
- The CLA's excessive weight, surpassing an S-Class, poses challenges in performance and handling, with criticisms arising over its weight issue and potential impact on driving experience.
- The CLA could potentially reduce weight with a smaller battery pack, but concerns remain about its weight compared to rival models from China and its impact on the overall driving experience.
- As Mercedes transitions to offering both ICE and EV versions of models like the CLA, there is anticipation for how the CLA's compromised aspects like weight and interior space may affect its driving experience.
- Final judgment on the CLA's performance and driving experience is reserved until it is test-driven, with hopes that compromises like added weight and limited interior space do not overshadow the overall vehicle experience.
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