2020 Mercedes CLA Shows Its Sporty Silhouette Ahead Of CES

The unveiling of the 2020 Mercedes CLA is less than two weeks away and the company is trying to build anticipation by releasing a new teaser video of the sporty sedan.

Lasting just 15 seconds, the short clip gives us a glimpse of the model’s sporty silhouette which draws inspiration from the CLS. The video also provides a closer look at the car’s LED daytime running lights which have a boomerang shape.

While the teaser video isn’t very revealing, previous spy photos have effectively shown the car in production form. The front of the sedan features a single bar grille which is flanked by unique headlights which help to separate it from the similarly sized A-Class sedan. The model also has a sportier front bumper which features revised air intakes.

The unique styling continues further back as the CLA adopts a sportier roofline. While the change isn’t too dramatic, it will likely have a negative impact on rear seat headroom.

Speaking of the cabin, buyers can expect a familiar interior that features two 7-inch displays. However, higher end variants should have larger 10.25-inch displays.

Engine options will carryover from the A-Class, so we can expect a CLA 220 that features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 188 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) and 221 lb-ft (299 Nm) of torque. The engine is connected to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive system. Given the similarities between the two models, we can expect the CLA 220 to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in approximately 7.1 seconds.

European customers can expect a broader assortment of petrol and diesel engines, but both US and European markets should receive a hotter CLA 35. Like the Mercedes-AMG A35, the model will have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 301 hp (225 kW / 306 PS) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Thanks to standard all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the hot hatch can run from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 4.7 seconds before topping out at 155 mph (250 km/h).