A new platform, new look and new interior for Merc's smallest four door - the future's coming fast
; there was no way Benz would let BMW gain any kind of advantage when it came to cars as important as upcoming EV compact saloons. Just as 2 Series and CLA are crucial for their manufacturers right now, so the upcoming electric generation will be as well. So expect to hear plenty more about both as they edge closer to production.
There’s certainly a whole to get your head around, even at the concept stage. Companies like Mercedes don’t really do concepts for the sake of it, and you only need look at the interior here or how beautifully assembled it seems to know how serious Mercedes is here. Like the Neue Klasse for BMW, this is the future for compact Mercs.
But let’s be honest - in a Mercedes showroom in 2026, it’s going to be how the CLA and looks inside and out that matters rather than cell chemistry. And it’s easy to imagine this being received well, even if it’ll be toned down a little for production. The shark nose, evoking classic Mercs from the 50s and 60s, is something new, but far from the least controversial EV front end you’ve ever seen.
Get this for how Mercedes sees the future, for MMA cars and beyond: ‘It becomes an entertainment and gaming centre, a productivity zone, a private oasis, even part of a server farm and the energy grid – an integral part of life.’ Far more than just a new CLA, this thing almost represents a whole new digital, connected era, a new way of thinking about personal transport for Mercedes Benz.
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