Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class bookings commence

There is a huge market for compact luxury sedans in India, and to meet that demand Mercedes-Benz is soon going to launch the CLA-Class. While details with regards to price will only be announced by the German car maker on January 22 at the launch, bookings for the CLA-Class have already commenced. The minimum booking amount for the CLA-Class is Rs 2 lakh. 

The CLA-Class shares its underpinnings with the A-Class, B-Class and the more recently launched compact SUV, the GLA-Class. Under the hood, the CLA-Class will sport a  2.0-litre petrol unit making 183.5PS and 300Nm and will also be offered with a 2.2-litre diesel mill that pumps 136PS and 300Nm. The CLA-Class will be made available in Style and Sport trims. 

Set to take on the A3, the CLA-Class despite losing out on the first movers advantage, is sure to give Audi something to ponder about especially keeping in mind the way Mercedes has been doing off late. And if that isn't enough, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has super styling going for it too. Let the game begin…