The CLA is a key model for Mercedes. Bluntly put, it's a car that appeals to customers who'd never normally think of buying from the brand. They might feel that 'typical' Benzes are too staid and conservative, but the CLA is cut from some pretty funky cloth and the Shooting Brake is anything but traditional Stuttgart tackle.
The engineering beneath the car is hard to fault, especially in this updated form. Plus the equipment you get is impressive, the pricing looks on the button but that styling? Whether you warm to the CLA Shooting Brake in this second generation form is clearly going to depend on whether you agree with Mercedes that it delivers "a contemporary interpretation of sensual purity" or whether you think it's just too odd for words. We like it here. Your opinion may vary.

10.25 inch Instrument display with digital cockpit

Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control

DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)

Keyless go comfort pack - CLA with easy pack tailgate

Active bonnet pedestrain safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet by 65mm

Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points

Driver and front passenger head and sidebags

Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1

Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting

18" AMG 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels painted in black with high sheen finish

Artico man-made leather/Microcut microfibre upholstery

Galvanished gear shift paddles in silver chrome

Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist

Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control

40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests

Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking

Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist

Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs

Privacy glass with dark tinting on rear side windows and rear window

Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows

Air conditioning - One zone thermatic automatic climate control with automatically controlled air distribution

LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights and adaptive highbeam assist

Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation

Wireless charging in the front centre console

Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto

Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management

Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED indicators

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake

CLA 200 AMG Line Executive 5dr Tip Auto