Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class facelift revealed

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the facelifted CLA-Class in its sedan and shooting brake avatars. The CLA sedan will be making its debut at the New York Motor Show this month. For European markets, bookings for the car will open in April, while the model will reach dealerships in July.

All models now have a diamond radiator grille in black as standard, plus a new front bumper with a silver, black or chrome trim strip. The rear bumper is optionally available with a panel incorporating a chrome or black (Night package) trim strip between the tailpipes. The tailpipes themselves sit flush into the bumper. The 'cavansite blue metallic' exterior paint shade has been added and new set of wheel designs are available as well. LED headlamps are available as a part of optional equipment as is hands-free access, which allows the boot to be opened via motion sensors in the rear bumper.

The interior has new upholstery and trim parts, as well as chrome-plated controls and an updated instrument cluster. Additionally, the cabin sports a slimmer 8-inch free-standing infotainment display as an option for the Audio 20 USB and Audio 20 CD systems.

Engine options (diesel)

• CLA 180 d BE Edition: 1,461cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 107 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 260 Nm of torque @ 1,750-2,500 rpm. Top speed = 190 kph.

• CLA 180 d: 1,461cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 107 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 260 Nm of torque @ 1,750-2,500 rpm. Top speed = 205 kph.

• CLA 200 d: 2,143cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 134 BHP @ 3,200-4,000 rpm and 300 Nm of torque @ 1,400-3,000 rpm. Top speed = 220 kph.

• CLA 220 d: 2,143cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 174 BHP @ 3,600-3,800 rpm and 350 Nm of torque @ 1,400-3,400 rpm. Top speed = 232 kph.

Engine options (petrol)

• CLA 180 BE Edition: 1,595cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 121 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque @ 1,250-4,000 rpm. Top speed = 190 kph.

• CLA 180: 1,595cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 121 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque @ 1,250-4,000 rpm. Top speed = 210 kph.

• CLA 200: 1,595cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 154 BHP @ 5,300 rpm and 250 Nm of torque @ 1,250-4,000 rpm. Top speed = 230 kph.

• CLA 220 4MATIC: 1,991cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 181 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque @ 1,200-4,000 rpm. Top speed = 240 kph.

• CLA 250: 1,991cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 208 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm of torque @ 1,200-4,000 rpm. Top speed = 240 kph.

• CLA 250 Sport: 1,991cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 215 BHP @ 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm of torque @ 1,200-4,000 rpm. Top speed = 250 kph.

• CLA 45 4MATIC: 1,991cc, inline 4-cylinder engine that makes 375 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 475 Nm of torque @ 2,250-5,000 rpm. Top speed = 250 kph.