Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class AMG (2013 - 2016) CLA 45 (381bhp) 4Matic Shooting Brake 5d Tip Auto Owner Review

This model is a flawed gem. The gear box and engine are brilliant. The balance of economy and performance is superb but there is a lack of deep thought & care with implementing this project. Not confident about brake longevity before judder sets in. Diamond cut wheels corroded in 2 years. Wheel arch surrounds look like they’ve been shot blasted after 30k miles. No spare wheel on this very vulnerable car and the dealer didn’t even supply a pump and gunge set until I demanded ithem as they were OE items they neglected to supply and initially requested an extra payment. The cabin room is limited for rear seat passengers but great in the front with the chairs pushed back. The Brooklands AMG experience after buying a new one was memorably excellent though they were pretty disorganised when we arrived at the appointed time. I have a 95k mile Toyota just beginning to show stone chips and wheel corrosion. The ergonomics are so much better than the Merc in so many ways, especially the touch screen controls & 1 touch button for seat memory. MB in the dark ages with their screen display and sat nav manipulation.