Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 35

With a range of powertrains and the option for all-wheel drive, the Mercedes-Benz CLA lineup continues to offer compact luxury styling and now starts at $45,550.

The next-generation CLA will be the first Mercedes built on an all-new platform that will eventually underpin four models: a coupe, hatchback and two SUVs.

Read here for our pros and cons of the zippy and luxurious, but somewhat inefficient and cramped, 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA35.

The sport-oriented 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA35 is purpose-built for driving excitement, and it delivers on some fronts. Spirited acceleration and agile handling are highlights, but downsides include its high price, low visibility, a punishing ride and a useless backseat.

These cars offer panoramic moonroofs or sunroofs either as standard or optional equipment for 2024.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA35.

Performance for the 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA comes from a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that now also features a 48-volt starter motor that helps transform it into a mild hybrid.

A software error affecting the backup camera display is the impetus for the latest recall from Mercedes-Benz, which affects more than 126,400 sedans, coupes, convertibles and SUVs.

The instrument cluster software may deactivate the illumination of certain interior switches if the hazard lights are on and the ignition switch is in the off position.

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 starts at $37,645 with front-wheel drive, up a whopping $3,550 from the 2019 version, and growing the margin over the related 2020 A220 sedan to about $4,000.