What’s new: Mercedes has added a third model to its A-class-based products. As well as the hatchback and its B-class sibling, there’s now a sleek front-wheel drive saloon joining the range, soon to be followed by a fourth model in the form of the GLA crossover.
Excellent: The CLA is a good-looking little thing, successfully converting the looks of the bigger CLS to a small four-door coupe form.
Good: This entry 122hp 1.6 petrol model is currently the cheapest on monthly BIK payments and on whole-life costs, as the diesel range doesn’t currently begin until the 170hp CLA 220 CDI, which costs in excess of?£3000 more than this CLA 180 Sport
Average: Although reasonably potent at higher revs, the small-engined entry model feels exactly that when pulling away or getting up to speed.
Poor: Rear space isn’t great, especially in terms of larger adults getting in and out without knocking their heads.
