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Mercedes is officially killing a few important nameplates, such as the A-Class and B-Class, but the CLA will live on in the electric era in both four-door coupe and sleek station wagon (Shooting Brake) body styles.

The three-pointed star brand gave a glimpse into the next-gen model with last year's CLA Concept, which had a futuristic design and a tech-infused cabin. However, the road-testing phase of the car started long before that, and more recently, our spies nabbed another prototype in Europe's freezing north.

Compared to the eponymous study, the tester has a more toned-down design. It features new front and rear ends and retains the sloping roofline towards the rear, which gives it its four-door coupe shape. We reckon once the thick camouflage starts coming off, the model will look like an evolution of its predecessor, with the new lighting units making it look a bit more futuristic.

Underpinned by the MMA platform, which can host both EV and ICE powertrains, the upcoming Mercedes CLA will probably get the 800-volt tech from the concept, which would allow it to charge at 250 kW. We expect multiple powertrain options, perhaps including gasoline units and plug-in hybrid assemblies, thus making it a very interesting proposal in the segment and inevitably upping the ante for the rivaling Audi A3 Sedan and BMW 2 Series Coupe.

It is believed that the car is due towards the end of this year or perhaps in early 2025. This probably means the first copies will start arriving at dealers in selected markets sometime next year. Are you excited about the new CLA?

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