New CLA is a CLS killer! PLUS the AMG 35 and 45S!
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- čas přidán 20. 04. 2019
- The best 4 door coupe money can buy?! Hey guys and welcome back to RBR and today is about the New Mercedes CLA! And it’s a car that I think has not only moved on from it’s less than inspiring predecessor, but looking at the reaction its gotten since release, I think it’s going to overshadow the high end CLS.
Of course Mercedes are the creators of the 4 door coupe niche, which started with the Vision CLS in 2003. The so called banana Mercedes was hailed as one of the most stylish cars ever made, and the original now sits pretty much as a design icon. It was more exciting than E class outside and in, and this continued with the next model. Though not as elegant, it was going for more aggressive. And that Ponton rear wheel arch suited it much more than the E Class in my opinion. Wasn’t a huge fan of the lipstick rear lights but lovely car none the less.
Around this time the compact sector underwent a rebirth with the THEN new A Class, and along side that came their second 4 door coupe model, the CLA. And sales were way beyond expectations, with 70% of CLA buyers being from other brands, and it was a pivotal point in Mercedes starting to “kill it” as the kids would say.
BUT to me this car always looked under designed from day dot and back then the CLS reigned as the prettiest MB 4 door coupe.
Fast forward to the present: and the story is a different one. The new CLS has a controversial design, with the front being a copy paste of the new A Class.
Enter, this new CLA. Previewed in the concept A Aesthetics, which really reminds me in spirit of the original Vision CLS. This car has a completely unique body, it is NOT an A Sedan with sloped roof, the entire body is unique to CLA.
We will explore just how different it is to it’s predecessor too. But will it be different enough to A Class, and to the A Sedan? And how could I be right about it being the best 4 door coupe you can have right now? And how has the “hey Mercedes” MBUX system moved forward?
In this review we explore:
- History of the Mercedes 4 door coupe
- Vision CLS Concept
- CLS w219
- CLS w218
- CLS c257
- CLA c117
- New CLA c118
- Exterior Design and changes
- MBUX updates and interior assistance
- Shooting brake
- AMG CLA35
- AMG CLS45 S 4matic with drift mode
- CLA45S Shooting Brake
- Driving the CLA 250 - 225BHP and 350nm, 7 DCT dual clutch
- AR Navigation in action
- CLA 220 Sound
- The AMG Factor
- Vs CLS and conclusion
Link to A45 prototype video: • NEXT AMG A45! Mr AMG p...
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I really like the way you overlay the other models and predecessors as it shows the styling changes really well.
I’m a huge BMW fan, but boy, oh boy did they kill the design on this new CLA. Absolutely Gorgeous.
interior design or exterior? The exterior design is awful!
Ervin Qarri O Shqipe 😂It looks great bro, the exterior is very sharp.
Ervin Qarri Jason is a BMW fanboy, you are a BMW ENTHUSIAST THAT TERMINATES ANY CAR THAT ISNT A BMW
@@jamess9939 So just because I think the exterior design of this CLA is awful and boring i terminate any car that isnt a bmw? As a matter of fact I love the new interior of mercedes cars more than any other german cars. You dont know shit about me. But I guess you are that kind of person that judges a book by its cover.
And to you Jason my shqipe. I just think there is something really wrong with the shape of the car. It looks boring. Maybe it is the color..
Looks can deceive the cheapness of the interior, trust me!
@9:52 Tell me a joke. Sorry, my engineers were Germans.
I'm dead 😂 🇩🇪
ze germans
No jokes :(
I love how you change the car when talking about a different type Mercedes it really helps to know what your talking about!
I just can't trust this channel anymore because the cars Mr AMG shows beside him looks incredibly realistic🤔
Great Vid btw.
First time watching a full review of yours, love it!
First video I watch from this channel, loving the production quality. Subscribed
Same 👌👏👏👏
Same!
Exactly what I said about 1st Gen CLA to my friends when it came out. It was incomplete car that went through production. But now it looks more mature. actually can't wait for 45AMG. It could be my next car 🤞🏼
The second gen cls looked amazing. By far the best, and most aggressive ever.
totally agree, the first one looked good overall, but the front was (in my opinion) super ugly
Zamuraii Cobalt yeah the front was the worst part of it. Also the overall proportions and rear was much better done on the second one
yup only problem was the rear lights because it was identical to the CLA which was being promoted as 30,000$ car at the time, and spending 70-100k and having the same rear lights as a heavily distributed 30k model turned me off from buying it I guess. I have an E350 atm.
d b there’s always something that has some resemblance to a cheaper model in some way. The E class for example, looks boxy, and a lot like a larger C class of the time.
CLA, really looks very different with its smaller proportions, doesn’t have the wide rear fenders and tail lights I think not even LED. Somehow it’s easy for me to see a difference right away
@@av8743 if we went back a few generations like 2000's c class looked very different from an S class but now they are very similar. either way I agree with you I just wish the e class and s class had more of their own design than being so similar with each other
Bmw’s interior designers are you watching this???
Martin Cugy - I don’t think they ever do
Stop the new 3 series is stunning and so smooth. Personally I think the dash screen tablet of Mercedes look so ugly and inappropriate they should found a other way to integrate this screen more smoothly. But I like the new design of this cla. (Btw I'm French sorry for the fault, if i make it)
Are you serious?! The new 3-series is the new standard in terms of interior.
Mercedes had to look at BMW and Audi to keep up^^
@@markbrix9385 the new c class will knock the 3 series into extinction
@@purplefabian Sure, you daydreamer
Been waiting for this to be reviewed for so long! Really considering getting it! Brilliant review as per usual!
Honestly, your review is outstanding! So few motoring journalists and video-edits give us this great visual representation with comparisons as you speak - wow, just outstanding! And great details in your review too! Thanks!
You speak so well about design
I don’t like the taillights of the newer Mercedes. But their interiors are top notch.
I'm enjoying this video so much Raz!
a saw the cls 53 amg the other day it was freaking sick
WOW.. thats some high quality review D_D
Always love your Model comparaison with the magic of CZcams!! That one is a good find i think!! :-)
Editing🤴🏿🤴🏿just earned a new subscriber
Amazing job man great review in every aspect 👏👏👏 I'm in love with the new cla can't wait to put my hands in one
Love your reviews - great comparatives and perspective!
The fact that this looks better than the current cls is not right
not even close! The CLA is for women in my opinion..
Vader666 that’s what she said
@@theplug4981 yes and I agreed ;)
Vader666 I agree... I’m a woman and I drive it. It definitely is a girly car
ARE YALL STUPID OR SOMETHING HE SAID LOOKS BETTER NOT "IS BETTER"...THE CLA LOOKS BETTER THAN THE CLS...STRICTLY SPEAKING LOOKS.
2013-2016 CLS was the best. The lip looking taillights were the best
could not agree more with you
I like the 2010 CLS the most
Gul Khan i own the 2013 and i can say that i love it to bits and love the design this guy really doesnt do it justice
way too long bro!
Those are my favourite!
Really high quality video!! I enjoyed this way more than a lot of commercially produced car tv shows!!!
Wow very innovative video! Never see something like that before! Thank you
I’m so ready to buy this car whenever it becomes available on the US
Same. Same. Same.
same already talked to my dealer and lease will be up on my GLA.
So is the only benefit of the CLS space and more leather? Can't wait to drive the AMGs either way! Hope you guys enjoyed! Surprise video on AMG this week, and competition winners announced tomorrow. :)
- RAZ
The CLS also has air suspension, microfiber roof, high quality speakers, etc as options that can make it a luxury vehicle, if it's the " " " only " " " differences between the CLA and the CLS, then the only difference between a Prius and a plane are the wings and the engines. You can't minimize those differences it changes a lot the user experience, what would you take for a roadtrip in Europe full-option CLA or full option CLS ? CLS of course.
Loup Bleu
I’d rather have a full option CLA45 than a CLS53 🙃
(Even more so a GT63S though)
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You know your content is really good, you should have more subscribers.
The knowledge and detail in your videos and the helpful graphics.
Long time BMW buyer, but just bought an E53 coupe, pick it up next Sunday.
Highly detailed and well presented review. Thanks v much.
This was very informative, thank you. Subbed
Very good vid, cant stop watching although Im short on time :)
This review was sooo good especially visually with the prev models wow. Another level
Crazy edits! Cheers mate
I think the lights of the cls, the a class and the rear lights of the gle aren't looking so good. But they totally nailed the design of the cla.
Glad that I wasn't the only one who thought that.
Same
Tom J yeah i’m pretty pissed about the new gle. the fronts alright, but the rear is ugly af and they make it look super cheap with black plastic all over it. definitely a downgrade
@@wronky I've seen the gle with amg line and the Night Package in a dealership and I don't love the new design but since then I think it looks ok. But you have to spec the amg line, otherwise it doesn't look good.
You are right, im my opinion these cars look way to soft, while the cla is badass looking.
3:00 - 3:30 This is exactly what i always said! And i always shared the same opinion about the rear lights on the CLS. I salute you sir, thank you
Nice video man! I can’t wait untill you review the cla 35amg
Great work. Your video is very good and suits the car. The new CLA is Amazing and it may very well be my next car.
Love your videos 🙏🏻
Great review as always. Hope you'll do one about the 250 4matic as well!
11:23
Driver: Look how intelligent it is!
FBI Agent: *Giggles*
Never seen FBI giggles.
Great presentation of the old and new models.
Better looking than previous gen CLA for sure !
Awesome review, thank you!!!
enjoyed the car and your review very much
Massive BMW fan here
Never could see myself buying Mercedes but I’m very interested to buy one soon .
Mercedes have a better engines!
How do you do the overlays (vfx)? Tried it with pixelfil studios 3d plugin ... but how the *** do you do the rendering?! What plugin? Thanks ! @Remove Before Race
Awesome review as always.
This video is about a new Mercedes but the only thing I got in mind after watching is how bad I want to live in Munich now, that place looks amazing
Amazing video! Great edits 🔥
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Loved the CLA 2016 as my first car. Super fun to drive as a 18-year old driver, and the only car I could afford in cash from Mercedes, so they probably aimed me perfectly. Instantly got stuck to their brand, and I now have a GLC Coupé, but i'm really interested to get this new car as a ''2nd car/girlfriends'' car.
This is one of the best and fair reviews I have ever seen .. great job
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I like the effect for better visualization. SUBSCRIBED
Another absolutely stunning car Review from Mr.AMG itself!
Love the VR animation! thumbs up
Great review, thanks - very informative and nicely presented. Also, how the hell did you teleport all those cars ?
Excellent video! Love the graphics!
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Awesome video. I still like the hatchback version more, but they did a great job on the new cla.
I have the current CLA and I like the current shape more than the new one. The new CLA exterior is very understated like a Mitsubishi lancer from the front and side. Obviously the interior improves a lots from the current version, I like the new interior.
I agree, I have the 2014 CLA45, it looks and sounds aggressive! The new exterior is soft and boring (but looks good in shooting break). The new interior looks great and I am sure the new car will be great in almost every other measure.
@@douggreen980 I am glad that I got the shooting brake cos Australia is not bring the new gen SB .
Fantastic review!
To be honest I'm one of the few people who like the design of the new CLS450/53 and E450, the bodies remind me of the s class coupe.
E class is the best 💪
Second gen CLS is the best looking cls ever tho
i agree probably one of my favorite looking mercedes of all time
Yup
Does the map display traffic conditions too?
Lipstick reference was on point damn cant unsee
Best CLA Video I have watched so far, and I have watched a few
can't wait for the CLA 45!
Another Great video. The CLA 45 AMG is gonna be a lil monster!
Hypnotic I like the new cla better and your CLS better than the new 1. Better dimensions
Great review, i love your format. The cla45s shooting brake will be a practical pocket rocket, just like the c63s wagon but more nimble and half the price. I loved my 2013a45 on the track but the model 3 perf will be sweeter again for me
I would consider buying this, it is a compelling proposition especially with the intelligent assistant
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Most honest reviews. MR. AMG ❤️👍🏼
The short movie Mercedes made with Bryan Ferry is a very cool intro for the CLS.
Monday I'm going to pick up my new CLA 35 AMG Shooting Brake:) really looking forward to it:)
Best demonstration of how the new MBUX would benefit the driver
Well done Mr.AMG
Do the body styles get longer and wider before the body style changes?
Im not a car guru at all. I just like watching beautiful cars. I must say, this channel's structure and format may be one of the best. I see no reason why this channel wont be in the millions soon..
How is the dual clutch compared to their normal 9 speed auto?
how is the rear seat/headroom for new CLA?
What an EXCELLENT review. Hat off to you. But alas you just nailed it... lovely car on German roads... Guess what that would be like on Italian bumps and potholes???
That was genuinely an amazing and honest review. I agree that the CLA does look better than the CLS. It really liked the old CLA Shooting Brake exterior. The new interior is just stunning, and I can't wait for your CLA shooting brake review, if that is on the drawing board. Keep it up mate. Cheers.
Matter of taste....I like the cls more.....but that is because I like larger cars. I love my w212 E class :)
5 Star review. Well done!
Very good presentation !
loved my time with the 2014 cla 250 on release, cant wait to buy new cla 45 amg!!!
i love you videos
but bro... plz make more pictures about the back of the cars :O
Well done, purposeful!
2:00 It reminds me of flower petals, very nice natural shape. Previous cls and cla has the prettiest headlights, at least for me. Aesthetics are very subjective.
How are the backseats?Otherwise coupe is more practicul,I think
Great vid!
Any info about the release date of the AMG 45 versions?
Cheers, keep up the high quality content!
Late 2019 or Early 2020 we’ll see the AMG 45 and AMG 45s
Good show thanks .
Is the sport engine sound piped in through the speakers? I bet it is.
First time I saw first gen CLA45 i thought it’s way more expensive car than it actually was. In my opinion they killed it. The rear lights on my first gen cla are the thing of beauty
All those motoring journalists that go on about how BMW is for handling and Mercedes is only for comfort need to wake up and smell the CLA. Who says it can't be both?
I know who says it can: Mr. AMG. Even on your own, Raz, your quality videos are superb. Bring on the 35!
This CLA is simply beautiful! I would love if there was a coupe version of this or a convertible. Would be a nice summer car to take out and tool around in.
Where is your GT63S? Or have you explained and I e missed it?
Hi - good review ..
Interested to know why the 250 doesn’t sound as good as the 220 ... isn’t the same actual engine.? And you’d think the 250 is more sporty as it’s faster
What is the name of that city(village) ? It’s really beautiful
With the new A Class sedan, I'm wondering where this CLA fits in? It seems like Mercedes now have two similar models.
This is the new lever of autoreviews, damn, this magnificant transitions of different models.
And yeah, new CLA is great, but fwd...
Really nice video
love this guy!
I bought A class night star 4 years ago when i was 28 years old and feom 0km now i have 95K km on tachometer. Now i recieved my "CLA progressive plus" and i am 32 years old, maybe 4 years later i get CLS . And yes its about Age and Mercedes did good to attract younger people to buy . When i was 20 i never think to buy A class because old model was ugly. Well done Mercedes.
When you can’t affrod a Gt63s
Cla 45s on the target !
Love cla 45 design 🥰