Order books open for Merc CLA 19 | 03 | 2013
MERCEDES DEALERS across Scotland have opened their order books for the new CLA: prices start at £24,355 for the compact four-door coupé.
The CLA range in the UK is split into two model lines – Sport and AMG Sport – paired with a choice of two efficient and refined engines.
The most aerodynamically-efficient car on-sale today, the CLA is available with the choice of four-cylinder petrol or diesel engines.
The entry-level 1595cc CLA 180, fitted with the six-speed manual gearbox, is capable of reaching 62mph from standstill in 9.3secs and delivers a combined fuel figure of 50.4mpg, and emits 130g/km CO2. In AMG Sport spec, the price rises to £26,555.
The £29,355 CLA 220CDI, mated to the seven-speed auto gearbox, covers the 0-62mph sprint in 8.2secs and returns 62.9mpg and has a CO2 figure of 117g/km. In AMG Sport spec, the price rises to £31,555.
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The CLA — be it in Sport or AMG Sport guise — features a comprehensive list of standard equipment, including Attention Assist, Collision Prevention Assist, Active Park Assist, Audio 20 CD/radio with 5.8in colour display, Aux-in socket and USB port in centre armrest, Bluetooth, Twin exhaust pipe system in polished stainless steel, and Dual zone climate control.
There's also Mercedes' Light and Sight package; consisting of rain-sensing wipers, reading and console lights and illuminated vanity mirrors, door sills and storage compartment in the centre console.
The AMG Sport version also gets sports suspension, 18in AMG alloys, AMG bodystyling, privacy glass, bi-xenon headlights and sports seats.
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Jim McGill