Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan will come as both an EV and a hybrid, and feature over-the-air updates and AI-based infotainment.

Mercedes-Benz CLA250+ with EQ Technology and CLA350 4Matic with EQ Technology are expected to go on sale toward the end of 2025.

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The new CLA also marks a change in strategy for Mercedes. Rather than have different line-ups for electric cars – badged EQ – the CLA is available as an EV with two versions and a full hybrid with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine and small battery. In a further twist, Mercedes has said that both petrol and EV models should be priced similarly.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA began its journey to the showrooms as the Concept CLA Class unveiled at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. Unlike many conceptual forays, Mercedes claimed the Concept CLA was pretty representative of the car it previewed, and so it has come to pass.

The Mercedes CLA with EQ Technology heralds a new generation of lighter and more efficient EVs, plus there’s hybrids on the way

With a profile that renders the larger CLS-Class in miniature, the Mercedes-Benz CLA gets a more curvaceous look come fall when it goes on sale. Looking much like the 2023 Concept CLA-class, the entry-level 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is still as sexy as ever.

With sleek design, luxurious interior, and high-performance powertrains, the 2026 Mercedes CLA is the top choice for compact luxury sedan enthusiasts.