New Mercedes-Benz CLA to Offer EV and Hybrid Variants, Cutting-Edge Tech [Video]

Mercedes‑Benz is busy working on the next generation of its entry-level sedan, the CLA. Development is ramping up as the global premiere will take place sometime in 2025, with sales in Canada to begin for the 2026 model year.

This week, the automaker shared a bit more information about the upcoming CLA, which obviously remains under camouflage, from the Immendingen test facility in Germany.

This will be the first of an all-new family of cars, heralding a new chapter for the entry segment at Mercedes‑Benz, according to CEO Ola Källenius, who said the CLA is designed to set new standards in range, efficiency, and charging speed.

“With the CLA, we are ushering in a new era at Mercedes‑Benz,” he continued. “We will substantially elevate every aspect of what our customers can expect from a Mercedes in this segment.”

Based on a new modular platform, the future CLA will offer …