Just a few weeks after the premiere of the CLA, Mercedes-Benz has presented its second model in the vehicle family, the CLA Shooting Brake. The car is the first electric Mercedes‑Benz available as an estate.
“The new CLA Shooting Brake is designed for those who appreciate the dynamism of a sporty vehicle but don’t want to compromise on space and practicality in everyday life,” said Mathias Geisen, a member of the board of management at Mercedes-Benz Group. “It combines intelligent technology and efficiency to deliver a fresh, engaging driving experience. For our customers, this means more space for individuality, traveling and for their own personal lifestyle
Switchable large panoramic roof with illuminated starry sky
The large panoramic roof protects the drivers and passengers against solar radiation. It features heat-insulating laminated safety glass with an infrared-reflecting, low-emissivity (LowE) coating on the inside to reduce the temperature of the vehicle interior on sunny days. In winter, the LowE coating reduces heat loss by reflecting the interior heat into the vehicle. The panoramic roof is also available with optional transparency settings. Passengers can choose between transparent for a clear view upward, or opaque for more privacy.
The roof is also illuminated. It is connected to the ambient lighting to offer a starry sky, with 158 stars integrated into its glass surface, which can be illuminated in the selected color of the ambient lighting.
Colors and materials
The interior architecture is identical to that of the CLA. Highlights include the sporty, high-positioned center console divided into two levels, the door panel inserts and the MBUX Superscreen.
For the seat upholstery, there is a choice of Artico man-made leather/fabric in a range of colors from classic black to ivory beige and beech brown. The range of trim parts extends from an anthracite anodized look to brushed aluminum or carbon-fiber finishes and wood or papered surfaces. The exterior color portfolio offers a wide range of solid and metallic paints. These include polar white solid, cosmos black metallic, Manufaktur patagonia red metallic, and new colors aquamint solid and sheer blue metallic developed exclusively for the new vehicle family.
Multifunction steering wheel
The CLA Shooting Brake’s new steering wheel features a reintroduced Mercedes‑Benz control concept with a rocker switch for the limiter and Distronic adaptive cruise control, as well as a roller for volume control, based on numerous customer requests. Some functions have been removed from the control panel for better clarity and usability.
Superscreen with up to three screens
The optional MBUX Superscreen extends across the entire width of the interior. The 26cm screen for the driver and the 35.6cm central display are located behind the glass surface. A 35.6cm separate screen is optionally available for the front passenger for individual entertainment. The app portfolio is also included, providing users with video streaming platforms and video games.
MB.OS and MBUX
The CLA Shooting Brake is the second vehicle to function entirely via the Mercedes‑Benz Operating System (MB.OS). It is equipped with a supercomputer that is connected to the Mercedes‑Benz intelligent cloud.
The fourth generation of the Mercedes‑Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system integrates artificial intelligence (AI) from Microsoft and Google. The latest generation enables MBUX’s virtual assistant to conduct complex, multipart dialogues and has a short-term memory. Based on ChatGPT 4.0 and Microsoft Bing search, it combines the knowledge it has gathered from the internet. It also features Google Gemini to improve navigation. The MBUX operating and display concept can be tailored to customers’ individual preferences.
