Mercedes-Benz is out testing prototypes for an electrical compact sedan that may function the next-generation CLA-Class.

Its design was previewed final yr by the Idea CLA-Class and Mercedes has confirmed the beginning of gross sales in 2025.

One other prototype has simply been noticed, although parts fitted to the take a look at car level to it probably being an AMG-tuned variant.

Clearly seen are massive wheels housing a robust brake bundle. The rotors, which seem like cross-drilled, nearly fill the wheels. The rear additionally options a big part of camouflage probably hiding an lively rear wing. New particulars may also be noticed, like taillights that combine Mercedes star logos, a design characteristic previewed on the Idea CLA-Class.

Mercedes-Benz Idea CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz Idea CLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz Idea CLA-Class

For the inside, the idea confirmed a single panel working the size of the sprint and integrating digital screens for the gauge cluster, infotainment system, and a 3rd display screen for the entrance passenger. The panel additionally built-in vents for the local weather management.

The redesigned CLA-Class, and different members of Mercedes’ next-generation compact household, will trip on a newly developed platform known as the MMA (Mercedes Modular Structure), and thought to assist each hybrid and absolutely electrical powertrains. The redesigned CLA-Class would be the first mannequin on the platform. The platform will finally be used for all Mercedes fashions ranging as much as and together with the C-Class section. The electrical C-Class has additionally been noticed testing.

In response to our photographer, the prototype for the AMG-tuned CLA-Class options an all-wheel-drive model of the MMA platform. All 4 wheels kicked up snow each time the car accelerated from a standstill.

The redesigned CLA-Class will probably be a part of a slimmed-down compact vary Mercedes refers to as Entry Luxurious (additional up are Core Luxurious and Prime-Finish Luxurious). Different fashions within the Entry Luxurious group will embody redesigned variations of CLA-Class Capturing Brake, GLA-Class, and GLB-Class, all of that are more likely to have their very own AMG-tuned variants.