Mercedes-Benz CLA facelift launched at Rs. 31.40 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has launched the CLA facelift in India at prices starting from Rs. 31.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). This marks the 12th Mercedes launch in the country this year. The facelifted CLA gets cosmetic updates, while the powertrain options remain identical to its outgoing model. It is available in 1 petrol and 2 diesel variants.

The facelifted CLA comes with LED headlamps as standard, which replace the bi-xenon units found on the previous model. It also gets the diamond-effect radiator grille and a reprofiled front bumper with added chrome elements. The rear features a new bumper with integrated exhausts and redesigned LED taillights. The car will be available in 5 colour options, including a new Caversite Blue shade.

All variants come with a panoramic sunroof as standard and a new, larger 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also gets minor tweaks to the instrument cluster, which include restyled dials and red needles.

Engine options include a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol unit that churns out 181 BHP and 300 Nm and a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder diesel rated at 134 BHP and 300 Nm. Both these engines are mated to a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which sends power to the front wheels. The CLA also gets Mercedes’ Dynamic Select System with four drive modes - Comfort, Sport, Eco and Individual.

Standard safety equipment includes 6 airbags, ABS and ESP. The car has received a 5-star safety rating by EuroNCAP.

Mercedes is also offering a Road & Track package with the new CLA. Priced at Rs 1.72 lakh more than the regular model, it includes racing stripes and red hub caps as well as carbon fibre ORVM housings and spoiler.

The CLA was first launched in India in 2014 in the CLA45 AMG guise. Local production of the sedan started in September 2015. This resulted in India becoming the only market outside Europe to produce the CLA locally.

Mercedes-Benz has also announced that there will be one more launch in India this year, which is scheduled for December 2016.

Prices (ex-showroom, Mumbai):

Diesel
CLA 200d Style - Rs. 31.40 lakh
CLA 200d Sport - Rs. 34.68 lakh

Petrol
CLA 200 Sport -Rs. 33.68 lakh