Our photographers didn’t grab any pictures of the interior, but the CLA’s cabin should remain mostly the same, aside from a few updates to the MBUX infotainment system.
There will likely be some significant changes under the hood, with every gasoline engine gaining a 48-volt mild-hybrid setup adding 13 horsepower. The base CLA 250 currently produces 221 horsepower from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, so a 13-hp bump would be a welcomed addition. Merc’s mild-hybrid setup is also known to improve acceleration via torque filling, so expect a dip in 0-60 mph times.
The hotter Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 was not spotted, but Mercedes has already confirmed that it will likely get the signature Panamericana grille when the time for its facelift arrives. The CLA 35 produces 302 hp from its turbocharged four-pot but could gain more power with a mild-hybrid setup.