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Old 01-15-2013, 03:16 PM
 
Location: Baldock, hertfordshire, England
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If it looks as good as the press releases, it would be very tempting

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA: This Is It

However, I am reminded of how often the press photos and end product can change. Proportions and photo angles are very important.

eg ford fiesta saloon.
concept
http://images.cdn.autocar.co.uk/site...1611775147.jpg

actual result
http://www.topgear.com/uk/assets/cms...p=081119_11:30
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Old 01-15-2013, 05:40 PM
 
Location: Kansas City, MO
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My biggest problem with the CLA is that it will be front-wheel drive. The BMW 1-series is rear-wheel drive, so why shouldn't the Mercedes?
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Old 01-15-2013, 05:41 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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Not completely sold on the sedan but I think the hatch looks sharp. I'd be particularly keen on the rumored 300HP+ AWD AMG version.
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Old 01-15-2013, 07:38 PM
 
Location: Kansas City, MO
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That would be the first front-wheel drive AMG, wouldn't it?
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Old 01-15-2013, 08:04 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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That would be the first front-wheel drive AMG, wouldn't it?
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Not completely sold on the sedan but I think the hatch looks sharp. I'd be particularly keen on the rumored 300HP+ AWD AMG version.
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Old 01-15-2013, 08:40 PM
 
Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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Would Rather just save a few bucks and go for a fully loaded, top of the line, Titanium trim 2013 Ford Fusion AWD.

It would be a better Bang for the Buck...Unless you need to have that Benz Badge on the front of the car and are willing to get less but pay more for it also.
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Old 01-15-2013, 08:40 PM
 
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I hope they offer two versions of the CLA like Audi does with its A4: a cheap FWD version and a pricier AWD trim with larger engine.
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Old 01-15-2013, 09:26 PM
 
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Would Rather just save a few bucks and go for a fully loaded, top of the line, Titanium trim 2013 Ford Fusion AWD.

It would be a better Bang for the Buck...Unless you need to have that Benz Badge on the front of the car and are willing to get less but pay more for it also.
Unless you driven them both, there is no way to know/understand on how much different a driver will feel each car while driving...
Of course it is a matter of preference, but it is common accepted by specialists that german cars are still the benchmark for sport sedans on handling, the cars to copy & try to beat (unfortunately their reliability is middle of the pack).
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Old 01-15-2013, 09:37 PM
 
Location: Kansas City, MO
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My bad, but it still won't be a traditional RWD car, even if it will be rear-wheel biased.
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Old 01-15-2013, 09:40 PM
 
Location: Chicago
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My bad, but it still won't be a traditional RWD car, even if it will be rear-wheel biased.
And it wouldn't be the first such AMG. The 2014 E63 AMG will have a 4Matic option. And of course there's the AMG versions of the various SUVs...
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