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Mercedes Benz CLA spypics emerge launch late 2013

Two of the most awaited Mercedes car launches are – Mercedes Benz CLA sedan and the new Mercedes Benz E Class. Lately, there have been various spyshots and blurry images appearing on the internet but recently some latest images of the new CLA have leaked. It is expected that the German car maker will be unveiling these two cars at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Among these two launches the CLA launch will be crucial and it is on this launch that everybody has their eyes on. The reason behind this is that the car will be a compact sedan and these little genies have lately created much abuzz in the auto industry across globe. In India as well compact sedans, compact SUVs and compact cars have exceeded in all sales targets.
 

It is believed that the new CLA will bring much needed support to the German car maker as it will help its realize its global supremacy dreams. The new CLA has a large resemblance with the Mercedes Benz A Class hatchback. The car also has some design clues from Mercedes Benz CLS Class. The car opts the front wheel drive mechanism and is based on the much talked about MFA platform. Basing this car on this platform means that Mercedes will have an edge over others as well. Apart from other car makers, Mercedes Benz will be able to compete well with BMW and Audi with this car in.
 

The car will have 4MATIC transmission system. The CLA45 AMG model will also be there and it will be powered by a 2L turbo engine that will be outputting 330hp power. Whereas the basic variant CLA 250 will have a decently powered 211 hp engine. The new CLA will also be available in 177 hp diesel engine avatar.