A roomier version of the CLA Coupé, the Shooting Brake arrives first as an EV, with a hybrid to follow
Mercedes-Benz has officially revealed its first electric wagon: the CLA Shooting Brake.
A variant of the German brand’s long-legged EV unveiled in March, the shooting brake is positioned as a roomier and bigger-booted alternative to the standard coupé.
The new, second-generation CLA Shooting Brake is also bigger than the car it replaces. Compared with the first-generation model, it is 35mm longer (at 4723mm) and 27mm taller (1469mm), with its wheelbase stretched by 61mm (2790mm).
As a result, rear head room increases by 7mm (and 26mm more than in the new coupé) and by 14mm in the front. Leg room also improves by 11mm in each row.
Boot space is 455 litres, which is 50 litres more than in the new coupé but 30 litres down on the previous-generation car. However, the addition of a 101-litre frunk – the new CLA models are the first modern Mercedes cars to offer it – means overall luggage space is up 71 litres. When all rear seats are folded, overall luggage space ramps up to 1290 litres.
Underneath, it’s the same set-up as the CLA Coupé, which draws electricity from an 85kWh battery for 473 miles of range – 19 miles less than the more slippery coupé. It’s available in 268bhp entry-level 250+ and 349bhp dual-motor 350 forms. Towing capability is rated at 1800kg in four-wheel-drive guise. As with the standard car, a 1.5-litre hybrid variant will arrive next year.
Inside, the Shooting Brake also mirrors the CLA Coupé, with a technology-centred cabin that features a 10.25in driver’s display paired with a 14in central touchscreen. A further 14in screen for the front passenger is available as an option. The wagon also gets a cabin-length sunroof.
Pricing has yet to be revealed but it is expected to start above the standard car’s £45,000. As standard, the CLA Shooting Brake comes with roof rails and an electric tailgate. Deliveries are set to begin early next year.
Source: Autocar
