Mercedes-AMG CLA 45

Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol automatic CLA 45 S Plus
Score: 9 / 10
“The latest Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is as big a leap over its predecessor, just as the A 45 was. There’s far more to it than pure speed, although there’s certainly plenty of that, too.”
Author: Antony Ingram
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Model reviewed: saloon
Score: 9 / 10
“The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S is a hugely talented and desirable piece of kit, albeit one that doesn’t come cheap. Choosing it over the A 45 S ultimately comes down to whether you prefer the way it looks, but its performance, useability and agility put it ahead of the Audi RS 3 saloon.”
Author: Jonathan Burn
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Model reviewed: CLA 45 S Shooting Brake
Score: 8 / 10
“Ultimately, the electronics-flavoured handling sits in the faintly artificial no man’s land between fiercely nose-led hot hatch and something more mature and elegant dynamically, such as the C63 Estate. The CLA 45 S Shooting Brake is also expensive and ergonomically found wanting.” (Richard Lane)
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“Saloon-cum-coupé take on the A-Class gets the hardcore ‘45’ treatment, coming away with only subtle characteristic differences from the hatch.” (Matt Prior)
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Model reviewed: CLA 45 Shooting Brake
Score: 8 / 10
“Approach it like a real performance car with estate practicality and this will be capable of setting lap records and family trips away all in one car. Look at it purely like a hot hatch, and you might be able to get almost as much thrill from something half the price.” (Jake Groves)
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Model reviewed: CLA 45 S
Score: 8 / 10
“In a world that’s turning to hybrid and electric vehicles, the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S feels like an act of defiance.”
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Model reviewed: CLA 45 Shooting Brake
“The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Shooting Brake blends performance with practicality, but its aggressive looks and strong engine come with a hefty price tag.”
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Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“The AMG CLA 45 is seriously good fun to drive and looks cool inside and out. It might be a bit too subtle for some – there are no lairy spoilers – and the back seats are cramped at best.”
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Model reviewed: CLA 45 S Shooting Brake
Score: 9 / 10
“The Shooting Brake still covers ground with the same astonishing composure and pace as other 45s and still manages to involve the driver as it does so.” (Antony Ingram)
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Model reviewed: CLA 45 S
Score: 9 / 10
“Fast, good looking, and more involving than its predecessor.” (Antony Ingram)
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Model reviewed: CLA 45 Shooting Brake
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake majors on both style and practicality, mixing these with a fine driving experience and impressive technology.”
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Model reviewed: 45 S
“Ultimately the CLA 45 S AMG is a fast and hugely-capable performance car that is undemanding in normal driving too.”

Model reviewed:
Score: 7.8 / 10
“It should turn its hand to anything a small family throws at it, then when needed, serve the driver a great deal of fun when she or he is alone in the car and in a hurry.” (Keith Adams)
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Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“Heavy-handed in its performance and ride quality, but with way more depth and finesse than its predecessor.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8 / 10
“You might think that the CLA45 experience would be dominated by the engine, but it’s the agile and engaging handling that is key to its appeal. It’s pricey, but such talent comes at a cost.”
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