2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG: Up Close

By Joe Bruzek
March 5, 2015
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Mercedes’ performance-oriented AMG models have subtle appearance add-ons inside and out, but pack a big punch on the road. The CLA is no different with brightly colored red stitching and seat belts, sport seats and functional performance vents and spoilers. Under the hood is the most-powerful production four-cylinder in a Mercedes-Benz, cranking out 355 horsepower.

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The CLA 45 AMG shown on the show floor of the 2013 New York International Auto Show came fully decked out with optional features including the carbon fiber packages with carbon fiber in expected places like the interior and unexpected places like the side-view mirrors, front splitter and rear diffuser.

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Joe Bruzek

Managing Editor Joe Bruzek’s 22 years of automotive experience doesn’t count the lifelong obsession that started as a kid admiring his dad’s 1964 Chevrolet Corvette — and continues to this day. Joe’s been an automotive journalist with Cars.com for 16 years, writing shopper-focused car reviews, news and research content. As Managing Editor, one of his favorite areas of focus is helping shoppers understand electric cars and how to determine whether going electric is right for them. In his free time, Joe maintains a love-hate relationship with his 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am that he wishes would fix itself. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-bruzek-2699b41b/

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