A few weeks ago, I pre-ordered a CLA:
Mountain Grey Metallic
18-inch twin 5-spoke wheels
Brown Leather
Burl Walnut Wood Trim
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In is scheduled to arrive next month.
In the mean time, I stopped by the dealership to see a white CLA in person. Saturday, I'll return to drive it.
In person, the vehicle is small with a very high belt line. This translates into relatively small windows, especially in the back of the car. Although I am not tall at all, when sitting in the back, I felt like I was sitting in the rear of a small 2 door sports coupe. The back seats sit very upright, there are no cup holders, armrests or pockets on the back of the front seats. In general, the rear passenger area seems like a huge afterthought.
The front seats, in contrast to the back, are very comfortable. The dash area is nice and the 7" screen does not look out of place. The trunk is ample and the 18" wheels look quite nice. Still, I admit I left the dealership conflicted about the car. For nearly $40K, I don't to feel like I'm driving around in a cheap knockoff.
I'll report more once I've driven the car this weekend.
Note: For those who ordered white, note that the color is not a pure white, but has a yellowish tint to it.
Mountain Grey Metallic
18-inch twin 5-spoke wheels
Brown Leather
Burl Walnut Wood Trim
Premium
Multimedia
Blind Spot Assist
In is scheduled to arrive next month.
In the mean time, I stopped by the dealership to see a white CLA in person. Saturday, I'll return to drive it.
In person, the vehicle is small with a very high belt line. This translates into relatively small windows, especially in the back of the car. Although I am not tall at all, when sitting in the back, I felt like I was sitting in the rear of a small 2 door sports coupe. The back seats sit very upright, there are no cup holders, armrests or pockets on the back of the front seats. In general, the rear passenger area seems like a huge afterthought.
The front seats, in contrast to the back, are very comfortable. The dash area is nice and the 7" screen does not look out of place. The trunk is ample and the 18" wheels look quite nice. Still, I admit I left the dealership conflicted about the car. For nearly $40K, I don't to feel like I'm driving around in a cheap knockoff.
I'll report more once I've driven the car this weekend.
Note: For those who ordered white, note that the color is not a pure white, but has a yellowish tint to it.