The CLA Shooting Brake excites at the very first glance: the sporty, flat front end with powerdomes on the bonnet already shows the dynamic focus. The visibly larger track width compared with the preceding model is also an unmistakable message: here is an athlete on the starting blocks.

In terms of its side view, the CLA Shooting Brake stands out as a logical derivative of the 4-door premium coupé with a distinct rear-end design. Sporty standards in all design details: this is seen in the long bonnet alone with short overhangs plus the 48 millimetres longer vehicle length compared with the preceding model. The aesthetically sweeping roof line combines a dynamic sense of excitement with elegant functionality. This impression is also reinforced by the frameless doors.

Functionality at its most alluring. The tailgate forms a powerful conclusion to the distinct design of the Shooting Brake. It is literally rounded off by the subtly raked rear window. Athletic shoulders in conjunction with a broad track create a particularly emotive effect. The dynamic appearance is topped off with the large, centrally positioned Mercedes star. A practical feature: it incorporates the opener for the boot lid plus optionally the reversing camera.

The interior lighting is provided exclusively by energy-saving LEDs. Their special spots of light and luminous surfaces combine function and emotion – they facilitate orientation and operation and make the interior more attractive.

The name MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience – for the new infotainment system signifies that the user experience (UX) has first priority. A unique feature of this system is its ability to learn thanks to artificial intelligence. MBUX is individualisable and adapts to suit the user. It thus creates an emotional connection between the vehicle and driver.

The body meets the highest of standards in terms of safety and comfort. At the same time, high-quality grades of steel help to guarantee low weight for reduced consumption and impressive driving dynamics.

Aerodynamics was always one of the first CLA’s strong points. Thanks to extensive flow simulation on the computer and fine tuning in the wind tunnel, the new model maintains the high level despite its wider track. The Cd value of 0.26 is naturally above that the Coupé (0.23), whose tapering rear inherently creates somewhat less flow. Apart from just aerodynamic resistance, development work also focussed on the reduction of wind noise.

For your perfect vision: the adaptive MULTIBEAM LED headlamps with individually controllable LEDs react to the traffic situation. Partial main beam omits other road users without dazzling them. And the cornering light and active light functions illuminate the field of vision optimally so that you can detect dangers sooner.

Active Lane Keeping Assist (likewise standard) is able to warn the driver by means of pulsed vibrations in the steering wheel when the vehicle is unintentionally drifting out of its lane at speeds between 60 and 200 km/h. If the vehicle passes over a solid line, it can pull the vehicle back into lane by applying the brakes on one side. In the case of a dotted line, such intervention takes place only when there is a danger of collision with a vehicle in the adjacent lane (danger from oncoming traffic).