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Mercedes-AMG is continuing its
model initiative: following on from
the successful A 45 AMG, CLA 45
AMG and GLA 45 AMG models, the
Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake is now the fourth high-performance compact car to be brought
out, and it makes a stunning impression with its unique interior concept
and its unrivalled mix of thrilling driving dynamics, excellent everyday usability and tremendous individuality.
The sensational avant-garde concept of
the CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake offers yet
another highly attractive means of entering
the fascinating world of AMG. With an output
of 265 kW (360 hp) and peak torque of 450
Newton metres, the 2.0-litre turbo engine is
the world’s most powerful four-cylinder engine in series production.
“The continued high demand for our
high-power compact models more than justifies our decision to launch another exceptionally dynamic high-performance car in
the form of the new CLA 45 AMG Shooting
Brake,” remarked Tobias Moers, Chairman of
the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG
GmbH. “This means that Mercedes-AMG
now boasts the most varied model line-up
in this segment. The CLA 45 AMG Shooting
Brake serves up an enthralling blend of supreme power and dynamic handling on the
one hand plus efficiency and everyday practicality on the other, all beautifully packaged
within an extraordinary design.”
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The fourth high-performance compact
car from Mercedes-AMG adopts the same
philosophy as the successful CLS 63 AMG
Shooting Brake by taking the form of a sports
car with five seats and a large tailgate. The
five-door newcomer plays out its role as an
individual, extravagant trendsetter for connoisseurs to perfection: stylish, cool and right
in touch with the times, the design and dynamic performance of the compact-sized
Shooting Brake from AMG will satisfy even
the most discerning demands.
Despite the sporty, progressive looks,
featuring a roof line that slopes down gently
towards the rear, low-set cabin, long bonnet,
exaggerated, high beltlineand a dynamically
styled tail end, absolutely no compromises
have to be made when it comes to everyday practicality: thanks to a versatile luggage
compartment with a maximum capacity of
1354 litres and the increase in headroom
compared to the four-door coupé, the CLA
45 AMG Shooting Brake is the perfect companion for day-to-day driving. At the same
time, it lends itself to the enjoyment of all
manner of leisure pursuits and is sure to
delight a physically active target group that
enjoys a design-oriented lifestyle and is constantly on the lookout for new trends.
The CLA 45 AMG Shooting Brake comes
equipped with an impressive engineering
package to deliver the desired highly dynamic performance. The most powerful series-production turbocharged four-cylinder
engine in the world promises a thrilling drive,
generating a remarkable 133 kW (181 hp)
per litre of displacement and catapulting the