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Press Information The CLA-Class Sleek as they come Contents Page Short version Sleek as they come 3 The Mercedes-Benz management team on the CLA-Class Breathtaking proportions 11 Long version The design The style rebel 12 The model range Sporty and exclusive 14 Aerodynamics Sleek as they come 20 The driving assistance systems More sophisticated collision warning system as standard 22 Passive safety A protection programme for every case 26 The diesel engines From the S-Class to the CLA-Class 31 The petrol engines Powerful, responsive and super-clean 33 The transmissions Shifting comfort combined with efficiency 36 The chassis and suspension In the service of dynamism 39 The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system Extraordinary agility and high traction reserves 41 Multimedia systems A fresh look, more convenient operation, new functionalities 44 Production A new car from a new factory 48 Technical data 49 The descriptions and information in this press kit apply to Mercedes-Benzs international model range. Different specifications may apply in other countries. Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class establishes new segment Sleek as they come The CLA is set to establish a new segment, with world-leading aerodynamics (Cd value of 0.22 for the BlueEFFICIENCY Edition), avant-garde coupé design and 4MATIC all-wheel drive (optional). As a new four-door coupé it follows the idea of the CLS, whose design concept has spawned more than its fair share of imitators since its debut in 2003. The newcomer features a radar-based braking system (COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST) as standard which is able to warn the driver of an obstacle from a speed of 7 km/h and to initiate precision braking when the driver steps on the brake pedal. The resonance created by the Concept Style Coupé was overwhelming. By far the most frequent comment heard was: please put this car into series production And thats exactly wha