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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Interior Photos of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV
View Exterior Photos/Read the Full Story The Mercedes-Benz CLA-class returns with a new generation for the 2026 model year, and it's debuting as an EV. Its interior is expectedly stylish and takes some inspiration from the brand's Concept CLA. The CLA EV's interior is defined by a dashbaord that houses up to three screens. The 14.0-inch center touchscreen is the hub for the brand's new MBUX infotainment system, which uses AI enhancements. Inside, the CLA EV offers myriad upholstery options, such as the cream-colored seats seen here. Ambient lighting is a mixed bag for people, but those who find the CLA's interior ambiance aggravating can always turn it off. Despite a coupe-like roofline, there's enough rear-seat headroom for a six-footer. A special launch edition features a unique interior color scheme with attractive gold tones. For those who have a fondness for pandas (or who like the look of white and black upholstery), here's another interior option. With a wheelbase that's 2.4 inches longer than before, back-seat passengers will be the beneficiaries. The car's MBUX system identifies its AI voice assistant with a star in the upper right corner of the center screen. The CLA EV will reach U.S. dealerships sometime this fall, and it will be followed by a hybrid model. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV
View Interior Photos/Read the Full Story The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-class enters its third generation, and this time it debuts as an EV. The production version also takes a lot of inspiration from a previous concept car, including myriad three-pointed-star details. The electric compact luxury car comes as the CLA250+ with EQ Technology and the CLA350 4Matic with EQ Technology. The CLA250+ features a single electric motor that makes 268 hp and feeds the rear wheels. The CLA350 4Matic features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain that's good for 349 horsepower. Every CLA EV sold in the U.S. features an 85.0-kWh battery, and it's expected to provide up to around 400 miles of range. Compared with the last-gen CLA, the new models are about an inch taller and longer. These illuminated three-pointed-star elements in the headlights are inspired by the Concept CLA. The tri-star motif also extends to the front of the car in the area where a traditional grille usually goes. The CLA EVs ride on the brand's new 800-volt MMA electrical platform, allowing charging speeds up to 320 kW. Unlike other Mercedes EVs, the CLA models feature extra storage space thanks to a front trunk. The CLA EVs are slated to go on sale this fall, and a new hybrid CLA (pictured in back) will follow sometime after that. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
