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Europe getting special Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 Last week when we saw the leaked ordering guide for the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, one particular image caught our eye showing the interior of the new sedan with a neon yellow stripe on the seats and yellow stitching throughout the cabin. As it turns out, this will be part of a limited-edition model called the Edition 1 about which Mercedes-Benz just released some information.

Usually, automakers wait until later in a vehicle's life to introduce special models like this, but the Edition 1 will be available right out of the gate for the first 12 months the CLA-Class is on sale. The 2014 CLA-Class Edition 1 includes the more aggressive Sport package adding AMG-style fascias and wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights and a lowered suspension; it will be offered only in five colors – unfortunately, Northern Lights Purple is not one of them. In addition to the bright yellow cabin accents, the Edition 1 will get sport seats wrapped in leather and microfiber, a sporty, flat-bottom steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather and real aluminum trim on the instrument panel.

With no mention of the US, we're only left to imagine that this car will not be arriving on our shores, but customers in Europe will definitely be able to enjoy the mean styling and funky interior with prices ranging from 35,402 euros up to 43,940 euros.

Scroll down for more information about the Euro-spec Edition 1, including performance figures for all four available engines.

Mercedes Benz CLA Edition 1: Exclusivity from the very beginning

Feb 07, 2013

The "CLA Edition 1" will only be available for twelve months. The model, which can be combined with any engine, has exclusive equipment which includes amongst other things the NEON ART interior with upholstery in leather and black microfibre DINAMICA with yellow contrasting topstitching. The Edition 1 can be ordered immediately at a starting price of 35,402.50 euros (CLA 180 Edition 1).

With the CLA-Class, Mercedes-Benz continues its series of extraordinary Edition 1 special models. Limited to one year after its launch, the Edition 1 combines special equipment which highlights the sportiness and exclusivity of the four-door coupé. This includes paintwork in either mountain grey, cosmos black, night black, cirrus white or designo polar silver magno (expected to be available from the third quarter of 2013). AMG front and rear aprons as well as side sill panels in combination with the black painted multi-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels provide for a powerful appearance. The diamond radiator grille boasts a black fin and chrome inserts. Bi-xenon headlamps are standard as too is the lowered sports suspension.

The NEON ART interior is exclusive to this special model. The sports seats are upholstered in leather and black microfibre DINAMICA whilst yellow stitching creates a very special contrast. The instrument panel and the beltlines are in ARTICO man-made leather with yellow stitching in a wrap-around look. Trim elements in aluminium with a light longitudinal grain and a 3-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with a flattened bottom section and perforations in the grip area complete the dynamic appearance.


Edition 1



CLA 180

CLA 200

CLA 250

CLA 220 CDI

Displacement

cm3

1595

1595

1991

2143

Transmission



6-speed

6-speed

7G-DCT

7G-DCT

Output

kW (hp)

90 (122)

115 (156)

155 (211)

125 (170)

Max. torque

Nm


200

250

350

350

Fuel consumption, combined cycle

l/100 km

5.6

5.7

6.2

4.5

CO2 emissions*

g/km

130

131

144

117

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

seconds

9.3

8.6

6.7

8.2

Max. speed

km/h

210

230

240

230

Price**

euros

35,402.50

38,288.25

44,625.00

43,940.75

* Combined cycle, ** Sales price in Germany incl. 19 percent VAT

By Jeffrey N. Ross


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