The covers have just come off the new all-electric Mercedes CLA, and coming soon will be a hot AMG variant – which we’ve spotted testing ahead of its expected launch later this year.
We already have a good idea as to how the new Mercedes-AMG CLA will look, both inside and outside, thanks to the launch of the standard model. However, there will be plenty of key differences, visually and technically, to mark the AMG model out as the performance range-topper.
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And these latest spy shots give a great indication as to what’s in store. Despite the camouflage, we can clearly see the AMG will gain a bespoke front bumper with a more aggressive look, thanks to larger air intakes. The main Mercedes ‘Panamericana’ grille (which remains blanked off) looks unchanged from other AMG products, although we can expect a unique insert design. The production-relevant lighting elements on both the front and rear are visible, too – sharing the same three-pointed star signature as the regular CLA. There also appears to be a painted pre-production body.
The rear looks very similar to that of the standard CLA EV – although, as an all-electric model, the new AMG CLA won’t have four exhaust pipes hiding under the bumper. We should, however, see another unique bumper and some AMG badging.
