There has been a lot of speculation recently and Mercedes-Benz has now come out to confirm that this model will be in production in the form of the CLA Shooting Brake in addition to the already released Mercedes Benz CLA Coupe. This will be a stylish wagon variant of the four-door coupe, the CLA, which adds more utility and load-carrying capacity to the car.
The sleek styling continues from the coupe. The stylish design of the exterior also extends to the interior of the car, and the sleekness of the coupe is carried over.
Unfortunately, the design of the SHOOTING BRAKE is as expected; a direct derivative of the CLA Coupe, exhibiting the core sleek styling and proportional structure of the vehicle. The rising hood, the descending roofline, and the short rear overhang help to cement a coupe-like profile, while the stretched rear provides the car with its very own wagon feel. It is in this area that one is able to understand how the lines of the car have been drawn and how they blend perfectly well together. That is why it retains that sporty sophistication Mercedes is known for, and it is the model’s USP.
Available Cargo Space and Practicality
This kind of design provides the largest benefit of greater cargo space as compared to the regular Shooting Brake design. When all the chairs are put down, it appears there would be enough room to transport larger objects or items. It also looks quite wide when the rear hatch is opened, showing ease of loading items. This extra practicality enhances the utility of the vehicle and adaptability without really surrendering any design appeal. It is more of a usable car compared to the CLA Coupe for those who complained about the CLA Coupe being way too impractical for daily use.
Lifestyle Should Reflect the Coupe
As for powerplants, we should expect the Shooting Brake to feature the same range of engines as those offered within the standard CLA. Purchasers will probably be offered a selection of high-performance classed 1.4-liter to 2.2-liter 4-cylinder gas and diesel engines with manual or Mercedes 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission. Of course, there will also be their 4MATIC all-wheel drive system to go along with it for those who want more grip. I think it should blend well with the coupe while providing that extra space that customers need.
An Elegant Option to Traditional Sport Wagons
The CLA Shooting Brake takes up the position of a sports wagon and is more glamorous compared to the BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon or even the small wagons that are offered by Audi and Volvo. The rivals’ wagons generally feature blunt rear styling in the interest of practicality, as the Mercedes does but has a more diligently athletic appearance. This is because form and function are said to be in better harmony than they are in the shooting brake, largely because of the coupe-like construction of the CLA Shooting Brake. For those buyers who want a bit of style with some practicality and extra space for the money without compromising on the upmarket feel of the vehicle, the new Mercedes wagon seems like it could tick all the right boxes.
Take: Shooting Brake
However, to my mind, Mercedes has done it right in creating a very stylish sport wagon from the beautiful CLA and it only looks very different from the traditional boxy wagons in this class. The Mercedes has hit the right nerve with the T-modification, by preserving the coupe profile, it crafted a wagon that owners can also enjoy looking at as much as driving and using. That is why I assume that an excellent combination of the CLA Shooting Brake’s exquisite styling, fabulous interior, reasonable boot space, and Mercedes’ tradition will make this car a hit in Europe and in the global market. To those who had their eyes set on the CLA Coupe but had a pang of conscience because of the utility factor, their wagon wishes have been granted. The flashy German wagon would sell like hotcakes in metropolitan and affluent residential areas or even in posh shopping malls.
