Mercedes CLA 45 AMG Spied Testing
Expected to make its final debut next year, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG showed up in spy photos today.
Power should come courtesy of the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder found in Mercedes’ A45 AMG packing 325 hp. That power will be divided between all four wheels to offer improved stability.
In the photos, you can see the car’s much larger brakes, wider stance and wheels, deep front spoiler, side sills and conservative rear spoiler. Of course, the pictures can’t speak to the car’s exhaust note, and the tail pipes shown here aren’t impressive looking, but they won’t be the production equipment either. Instead expect a more aggressive set that will give voice to a true AMG bark.
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG spy photos
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can someone explain the "45" to me? its powered by a 2L...is it simply that CLA 20 AMG didn't sound as powerful?