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The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA launched

Itumeleng Garebatshabe
Last updated: March 14, 2025 12:38
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  • All roads lead to Rome: Mercedes-Benz premieres the all-new CLA with an extraordinary brand experience
  • Celebrating a new era of intelligence and emotion: the global launch at Villa Miani in Rome was attended by famous faces across music, fashion, film and culture
  • The all-new CLA is the cleverest and most efficient series production car ever made by Mercedes‑Benz
  • Announcement of a multi-collaboration called ‘Class of Creators’ featuring the CLA with five unexpected partners from individual cultural and creative fields

With the launch of the all-new CLA, Mercedes-Benz elevates its legacy of setting benchmarks and redefining class standards. It’s an innovation powerhouse that stirs the soul with its striking and athletic design. A launch of this magnitude deserves a backdrop of equal stature, which is why Mercedes‑Benz chose Rome – the metropolis defined by timeless elegance, flair and progressive vision – to unveil the CLA.

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The ultimate CLA experienceThe name remains, but everything else is elevated to the next level: The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA

“The premiere of the new CLA in Rome – a city just as iconic and timeless as Mercedes-Benz – was more than just another car launch. It marks the beginning of a new era for Mercedes-Benz and for our customers: The CLA will be the most efficient and the most intelligent Mercedes we’ve ever made. It’s the one-litre car for the electric age – and at the same time will also be available as a highly efficient hybrid version. It is the first in a series of new models we’re adding to the Mercedes-Benz family.” 
Ola Kaellenius, Chief Executive Officer, Mercedes-Benz Group AG

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The new automotive icon brought together a collective of talent spanning multiple creative industries and influential friends of the brand at the stunning Villa Miani. Cultural tastemakers in attendance included Romeo Beckham, Camilla Cabello, Lucien Laviscount, Central Cee, SOMI, ASAP Nast, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Will.i.am, Ice Spice, Colm Dillane, Gustaf Westman, Mimi Keene, Evan Mock, Mustafa the Poet, Daniel Caesar, Kai Isaiah Jamal, Clara Berry, Leo Mandella and many more.

With its commanding hilltop position and breathtaking panoramic views of the ‘Eternal City’, it was the perfect setting for the world premiere. At the reveal, Mercedes-Benz surprised guests with an exclusive live performance from South African singing sensation Tyla.

During the day, a creative multi-collaboration called ‘Class of Creators’, featuring the all new CLA was announced. Cultural trailblazers including four times GRAMMY-nominated, US rapper Ice Spice, interior designer Gustaf Westman from Sweden, US fashion designer and artist Colm Dillane aka KidSuper as well as the gaming platform League of Legends and the toy car brand Hot Wheels, will present future-facing visions and content inspired by the all-new CLA as a creative platform – merging Mercedes-Benz and the artists’ DNA. Each collaboration will feature its own vehicle art piece, which will be revealed during different events throughout the year.

The ultimate CLA experience

At the exclusive, invitation-only event guests were immersed in a theatrical extravaganza inspired by the vibrant style, rich cultural tapestry and beauty of Italian life. As the music and dance production subsided, all eyes focused on the stars of the show: different versions of the CLA artfully positioned on the patio overlooking the sparkling night lights of Rome.

“Rome has an incredible history of culture, art and design, and it is the perfect place for us to reveal our all-new CLA. We’re delighted that so many of our Mercedes-Benz family have joined us tonight at Villa Miani. A stunning venue for our incredible new car. This new CLA is the cleverest car we’ve ever made and sets new standards for now and into the future.” 
Bettina Fetzer, Vice President Mercedes-Benz Digital & Communications, Mercedes-Benz AG

The name remains, but everything else is elevated to the next level: The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA

Using groundbreaking technology, the new CLA delivers more to customers in every dimension. More space, more refinement, more comfort, more intelligence and more efficiency compared to its predecessor. 

The new CLA is the first vehicle to fully operate on the proprietary AI-enhanced Mercedes‑Benz Operating System (MB.OS). The new MBUX generation opens up a new world of personalised experiences and intuitive interaction between human and vehicle. It is the first system in the automotive industry to integrate both, AI from Microsoft and Google.

In the all-electric CLA, the innovative 800-volt electric architecture and new battery chemistries significantly reduce charging time; the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology can recharge up to 325 km within 10 minutes. Maximum range for the CLA 250+ with EQ Technology is up to 792 km. Later this year, customers will additionally have the choice of a 48-volt, electrified high-tech hybrid model.

The launch of the all-new CLA marks the beginning of a new design era for Mercedes-Benz. It is defined by several iconic elements that make it highly desirable, including an illuminated radiator grille and star-shaped daytime running lights. Inside, the floating, full-width MBUX Superscreen (option) takes centre stage and elevates aesthetics, technology and comfort to a new level. The interior design is inspired by the design principle of a Zen garden – the art of reducing everything down to the essentials.

The all-new fully electric CLA was designed with sustainability in mind from the inside out, reducing its carbon footprint by 40 % across the entire value chain compared to its non-electrified predecessor. 

It uses four times as much recycled content in the thermoplastics, with 50 percent post-consumer recyclate. Each layer of the seat contains recycled material – from the seat cover to the seat foam, the substructure and the metal holders. The floor coverings are made from Econyl yarn with 100 percent recycled material. By implementing further CO₂ measures in the supply chain and when charging the battery, the savings can increase to up to two-thirds.

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