When Mercedes introduced the CLA concept, CEO Ola Källenius said the model was the “forerunner for an entirely new all-electric segment of entry-level vehicles.”
The executive added the “range will comprise a total of four new models – a four-door coupe, a shooting brake and two stunning SUVs – each with significantly elevated product substance.” We’re now getting a look at them as Mercedes has apparently teased the next-generation GLA, GLB, and CLA Shooting Brake.
The automaker didn’t say much about them, but Källenius said the “new model family is inspired by a generation of car buyers who want that unmistakable Mercedes-Benz feel, [but] with more features, even greater comfort and safety and the most advanced technology. They also seek a sustainable choice that is a cut above the rest.”
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That’s not much to go on, but the teaser image reveals the CLA Shooting Brake will follow in the footsteps of the new four-door coupe and adopt a more curvaceous design. We can also see a long sloping roof and what appears to be a less angular rear end.
Moving down the line, we can get a glimpse of the next-generation GLB. It appears pretty evolutionary as we can see a boxy design and pronounced roof rails.
The last model appears to be the GLA and it’s primed to benefit from a much needed glow up. Details are limited, but the teaser suggests the crossover will have a more graceful front end and a gently sloping roof. The rear quarter treatment also seems better resolved, although it’s hard to be certain at this point.
Regardless of what they look like, the models will ride on the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) and have electric variants with two different batteries. One has a lithium iron phosphate chemistry, while the other boasts an “anode design with silicon-oxide content for excellent energy density.”
We can also expect an 800V architecture, a 250 kW DC fast charging capability, and a range of around 466 miles (750 km). Other highlights should include a bidirectional charging capability and a 235 hp (175 kW / 238 PS) electric motor that is focused on efficiency.
