Subtly tweeked Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed

Changes are likely to be introduced in the Mercedes-Benz CLA across all models sold in several countries later this year.

Seemingly safe for continuing for another generation post-2025, Mercedes-Benz has afforded the coupe-styled CLA and its CLA shooting brake sibling a mid-life facelift due to be rolled-out on South African models in due course.

What has changed outside?

Showcased in 2019 as the seventh and eighth models after the A-Class hatch and sedan, the Chinese-market only A-Class Sedan L, B-Class, GLA and GLB to make use of Benz’s front-wheel-drive MFA2 platform, the adaptions include not only to the interior and exterior, but also underneath the bonnet.

In the case of the exterior, Benz’s has added its high performance LED headlights as an option for the first, in addition to restyling the front apron, fitting new LED taillight clusters and as standard, gloss or sheen coated five double-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels.

In addition, the AMG-fettled CLA 35 and 45 S derivatives receive a redesigned Panamericana grille with vertical slates, standard LED or Multibeam LED headlights and new alloy wheels ranging from 18 to 19-inches on the former and 19-inches finished in matte black or gloss on the latter.

Inside, the dual 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and MBUX infotainment system remains a cost option, with the standard arrangement now comprising the former and a seven-inch display.

MIKE OCHONMA