Doha: As a four-door coupé, the CLA intrigues with its puristic, seductive design and sets new standards in the design DNA of ‘sensual purity.’ Its unique interior architecture adds charm to the highly intelligent systems, making it the car of choice. The Mercedes-Benz CLA four-door Coupé is available at Nasser Bin Khaled Automobiles, the authorized general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in Qatar, in its showroom on Salwa Road.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé is not only the most emotional vehicle in its class but highly intelligent: from MBUX Interior Assist, which recognises operational demands from gestures and equips the interior with intelligence, through augmented reality for navigation and understanding indirect voice commands to the Energizing Coach that provides individual fitness recommendations, the CLA offers an array of clever solutions.
There are also ingenious details regarding aerodynamics and new functions for the Intelligent Drive driving assistance package. The design underlines the coupé character with its stretched form and design elements like the bonnet with powerdomes or the rear licence plate, which has been moved down. The combination of the long, stretched entry line above the windows and frameless doors give the CLA Coupé its unmistakable sporty and elegant character. Flat headlamps, low-slung bonnet, and diamond radiator grille with central star create the vehicle’s sporty face.
With the greenhouse moved back, the sporty GT rear achieves a balance between elegance and sportiness. Featuring pared-down lines, the precisely modelled side profile provides an interesting interplay of light and shade. Dispensing with the upper shaped edge of the sidewall permits extremely muscular and athletic shoulder shaping, stretching from the front wheel arch through to the sculptured rear.
In the interior, all elements are arranged according to the overarching design themes of ‘high tech’ and ‘youthful avant-garde’ – the steering wheel, the door handle operating module, the centre console, or the seats.
In terms of driving dynamics, the CLA keeps the promise of its design. A wide track and a lower centre of gravity are the two key features that give the CLA the sportiest driving characteristics of all models in the new generation of compacts from Mercedes-Benz. The technical specification includes a decoupled multi-link axle at the rear for reduced noise and vibration, a Direct-Steer system as standard, and hydro mounts at the front.
By recognising movements, MBUX Interior Assist brings added intelligence to the interior. Thanks to innovative technology, MBUX now supports the occupants by making various comfort and MBUX functions even simpler and more intuitive. Interior Assist operates in non-contact mode and functions both in sunlight and in complete darkness.
State-of-the-art of voice control can also be experienced in the CLA. Here, seat recognition has been implemented. The voice assistance only responds to the person’s commands who last said ‘Hey Mercedes’ to activate the system.
