What is CLA Shooting Brake?
What is CLA Shooting Brake?
The Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake combines the sporty looks of the CLA Coupe with the practicality of the A-Class hatchback. It comes with similar engines to these cars, including a range of economical petrol and diesel units and a 310hp AMG-tuned engine in CLA 35 guise.
What is Mercedes Shooting Brake?
Mercedes’ justification for calling the four-doored CLA a shooting brake is that it considers the standard CLA to be a four-door coupe rather than a small saloon. Ultimately, shooting brake sounds sexier than estate. Historically, the term comes from the vehicle that shooting parties would use on hunts.
What does CLA stand for in a Mercedes Benz?
CLA = Subcompact 4 Door ‘Coupe’ A = Subcompact Sedan. C = Sports Luxury Compact Sedan/Coupe. E = Midsize Sedan/Coupe. CLS = Midsize 4 Door ‘Coupe’
Is a Mercedes CLA a good family car?
The Mercedes CLA is the best-looking, best-driving version of the A-Class family – but outright practicality is sacrificed. The Mercedes CLA is a hugely desirable small car with the aspirations of something much bigger.
Are Mercedes CLA rear wheel drive?
The CLA is Mercedes-Benz’s first front-wheel drive vehicle offered in the North American market.
How big is the boot on a CLA Shooting Brake?
505-litre
The Shooting Brake gets a larger 505-litre boot, which extends to a total of 1,370 litres with the rear seats folded.
What’s the difference between the shooting brake and CLA Shooting brakes?
The new Shooting Brake’s roofline has a bit more curve to it, and the rear end is a lot smoother. The new CLA in general is a whole lot sleeker than the old generation, with Mercedes keeping lines and creases to a minimum.
What makes the Mercedes shooting brake so special?
The tailgate forms a powerful conclusion to the distinct design of the Shooting Brake. It is literally rounded off by the subtly raked rear window. Athletic shoulders in conjunction with a broad track create a particularly emotive effect. The dynamic appearance is topped off with the large, centrally positioned Mercedes star.
What’s so great about the Ford shooting brake?
The Shooting Brake’s extended length and longer roof help to mask its front-drive proportions, and without a stubby trunk—which is admittedly much better resolved on the new gen—the wagon looks even sportier. Most importantly, the Shooting Brake’s inherent silliness is the biggest part of its appeal.
What is the appeal of the Toyota shooting brake?
Most importantly, the Shooting Brake’s inherent silliness is the biggest part of its appeal. A car like this has no real reason to exist, and that makes us glad that it does.
