Video Summary
Here are the summary points for the review of the Mercedes CLA electric car:- The CLA is available as a hybrid or a full EV and the electric version starts at £45,000.
- It has a huge 85.5 kWh battery, which allows for nearly 484 miles of range.
- The car's design looks like the regular CLA with a facelift, and the dragon coefficient is 0.21 making it the most aero-efficient car in its class.
- Despite its extraordinary range, the design isn't extraordinary.
- Recharging can occur at 320kW, adding 200 miles of range in 10 minutes, but charging in the review did not achieve that rate.
- It is based on a new MMA platform.
- Interior design is high-quality and the seats are comfortable, but space in the back feels cramped.
- Back seats do not drop down in a way that allows for more convenient loading.
- There is also a frunk of around 100 liters.
- There is a 10-inch driver display and a 14-inch infotainment system.
- Has ambient lighting and MBUX with Al voice command agents.
- It is smooth and quiet to drive.
- Driving sensibly will achieve around 5.6 miles per kWh or almost 483 miles of range.
- Steering is quite light, it can feel too light to the reviewer but firms up well in sport mode.
- Its "sound experience" allows customization of unique noises with granular fuzz being the favorite.
- It has a very powerful processor allowing high-quality gameplay over the internet with Bluetooth controller capability or direct use with the touch screen controller (which, however, is difficult to use without the controller).
