Although with no test drive unit available, no printed brochure and waiting period of 9 months, the Mercedes CLA 200 has already exceeded > 1200 bookings! Could this be the RM236k price tag, or how sexy this coupe is, that keep attracting future owner? It is everything! A price tag that is cheaper than a Mini Cooper S, with a pretty look that beat the VW Golf to the ground, and a trusted brand that makes one join the luxury's car owner club, Mercedes-Benz make the CLA hard to resist. With a further warranty period of 4 years, kicking BMW 2-year story down the drain, let's put down the RM1,000 booking fee now!
Sitting on the same platform as the A-Class, the CLA 200 naturally uses the same engine from the A200 in the front wheel drive layout. The 1.6-litre turbocharged unit able to produce 156hp/250Nm of power. This model is not for your run on the track, but only occasional speed along the highway, with a top speed of 230km/h, enough to earn you a nice photo from the speed camera. Innovations are not to be missed from any Mercedes, thus you get an efficient 7-speed Dual Clutch transmission with Eco Start-Stop, collision prevention assist that automatically apply brake in city traffic, Attention assist system that detect driving behavior and warn you if you sway off the lane, telling you the need for a cup of coffee, auto parking assist with reverse camera, and of course full round of airbags with knee airbag for driver.
The interior is similar to the A-Class as well, with no distinct differences. The sporty 6-o'clock pointing meter cluster is a carried over, as well as the steering column mounted gear stalk which took away the sportiness of the coupe. The position of the gear stalk on right side of the steering clearly show a share component from the left hand drive car. Luckily, steering mounted shifter is available.
As a sport coupe, the semi-bucket seat is comfortable and a luxury with Artico artificial leather, which some claim is better, and most would claim is more sweaty in our hot weather when compare to real leather. Why you think a Benz at less than RM250k? The 1.6-litre does not match well with a sport coupe for a starter, and material could not be as luxury of others. But what the heck, it is a Benz, and the wow factor from your colleagues and friends is there to remain.
If you ask me whether I will choose a BMW 316i, MINI Cooper S, A-Class, or others, this CLA 200 could be my clear choice. Arriving in this car to a party could turn heads and get preference from the valet parking operator. However, give yourself more time to stare at the CLA, is it making your mind change that this car looks feminine...as the size could make a perfect fit for the wife that like to be on the wild size once in a blue moon! Real man get a real sport car...with only 156hp...the A250 could be a wiser choice and shorter length could be better on the B-road!
Sitting on the same platform as the A-Class, the CLA 200 naturally uses the same engine from the A200 in the front wheel drive layout. The 1.6-litre turbocharged unit able to produce 156hp/250Nm of power. This model is not for your run on the track, but only occasional speed along the highway, with a top speed of 230km/h, enough to earn you a nice photo from the speed camera. Innovations are not to be missed from any Mercedes, thus you get an efficient 7-speed Dual Clutch transmission with Eco Start-Stop, collision prevention assist that automatically apply brake in city traffic, Attention assist system that detect driving behavior and warn you if you sway off the lane, telling you the need for a cup of coffee, auto parking assist with reverse camera, and of course full round of airbags with knee airbag for driver.
The interior is similar to the A-Class as well, with no distinct differences. The sporty 6-o'clock pointing meter cluster is a carried over, as well as the steering column mounted gear stalk which took away the sportiness of the coupe. The position of the gear stalk on right side of the steering clearly show a share component from the left hand drive car. Luckily, steering mounted shifter is available.
As a sport coupe, the semi-bucket seat is comfortable and a luxury with Artico artificial leather, which some claim is better, and most would claim is more sweaty in our hot weather when compare to real leather. Why you think a Benz at less than RM250k? The 1.6-litre does not match well with a sport coupe for a starter, and material could not be as luxury of others. But what the heck, it is a Benz, and the wow factor from your colleagues and friends is there to remain.
If you ask me whether I will choose a BMW 316i, MINI Cooper S, A-Class, or others, this CLA 200 could be my clear choice. Arriving in this car to a party could turn heads and get preference from the valet parking operator. However, give yourself more time to stare at the CLA, is it making your mind change that this car looks feminine...as the size could make a perfect fit for the wife that like to be on the wild size once in a blue moon! Real man get a real sport car...with only 156hp...the A250 could be a wiser choice and shorter length could be better on the B-road!
