Mercedes-Benz is engaged on a redesigned CLA-Class that is due out within the subsequent 12-18 months, and this time round it’s going to supply patrons a alternative between hybrid and absolutely electrical powertrains.

Prototypes for the electrical model have beforehand been noticed, in each common and high-performance AMG guises. Our newest spy pictures nevertheless present a prototype for the hybrid model.

There is not a lot that visually separates the 2 powertrain sorts from the surface. On the hybrid prototype, there is a real grille together with a decrease consumption, with a number of openings to permit cool air by way of. On the EV prototypes, the grille part is sealed off, with solely the decrease consumption current.

There would not seem like any seen signal of exhaust ideas. It is doubtless the exhaust will vent from beneath the automobile, which is the case for Mercedes’ present compact hybrids. Nonetheless, not like the present compact hybrids, that are plug-in hybrids, Mercedes’ redesigned compact hybrids are more likely to include typical hybrid methods solely, the place the battery is charged purely by the fuel engine and brake vitality restoration.

Mercedes-Benz Idea CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz Idea CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz Idea CLA-Class

Mercedes previewed the design of the brand new CLA-Class with the good-looking Idea CLA-Class that debuted final fall through the 2023 Munich auto present. Particulars from the idea that seem to have made manufacturing embrace a Mercedes star brand sample within the taillights, in addition to a touch that consists of 1 broad panel integrating screens for the digital gauge cluster and infotainment hub, plus round vents for the local weather management.

The brand new CLA-Class shall be a part of a downsized compact vary at Mercedes. Different fashions within the pipeline embrace new variations of the CLA-Class Capturing Brake, GLA-Class, and GLB-Class. The A-Class and B-Class aren’t making a return.

The automobiles will all be based mostly on a brand new modular platform referred to as the MMA. Although designed primarily for electrical powertrains, the platform shall be Mercedes’ final to additionally embrace help for fuel engines. The platform is anticipated for use for all next-generation Mercedes fashions ranging as much as and together with the C-Class section. Above this, Mercedes can have the MB.EA platform for medium and huge fashions, the AMG.EA for high-performance fashions from AMG, and the Van.EA for mild business automobiles.

Search for the brand new CLA-Class to achieve the U.S. as a 2025 or 2026 mannequin. It is going to be adopted shortly by electrical C-Class and GLC-Class fashions, prototypes for that are additionally out testing.