Mercedes-Benz is gearing as much as launch its subsequent era of compact vehicles and can use the 2023 Munich auto present this September to preview the primary of them.

The preview will come within the type of an idea automotive, a single teaser photograph for which was launched by the automaker this week.

The teaser factors to the idea previewing a redesigned CLA-Class or direct successor to the present coupe-like sedan.

Camouflaged prototypes for the thriller mannequin have already been noticed. Due round 2025, the brand new compact sedan will provide consumers the selection of hybrid or electrical powertrains. The pliability to supply each powertrain choices is made doable by Mercedes’ new platform designed for compact vehicles.

Often known as the MMA, the platform will probably be Mercedes’ final to incorporate assist for gasoline engines and can ultimately be used for all Mercedes fashions ranging as much as and together with the C-Class section. Above this, Mercedes may have the MB.EA platform for medium and huge fashions, the AMG.EA for high-performance fashions from AMG, and the Van.EA for mild business automobiles. All of these future platforms will probably be electrical solely.

The arrival of the primary mannequin on the MMA platform may even see the introduction of Mercedes’ personal working system, dubbed MB.OS. The system may have its personal infotainment and navigation techniques, however will assist widespread options like Google Maps or Apple CarPlay and Android Auto telephone mirroring techniques.

With the arrival of the MMA platform and its related fashions, Mercedes plans to prune again its variety of compact choices, or Entry Phase automobiles, as referred to by the automaker. Fashions just like the A-Class sedan and hatch, and B-Class minivan will disappear. Nevertheless, the CLA-Class sedan and wagon, in addition to the GLA-Class and GLB-Class crossovers will stay.

The Munich auto present begins Sept. 4. Mercedes may even use the occasion to current up to date variations of the present EQA and EQB electrical compact crossovers, in addition to an up to date EQV electrical mid-size van.