2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Release Date

October is the magic month for those of us waiting for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class release date. The new entry-level (For U.S.) sedan will be a carry over model from 2015, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be an improved version. The CLA-Class will be available soon and it will feature a long list of new options and standard features. If you’re lucky, we might even talk about the new Limited Special Edition.

Comparison: 2016 CLA45 AMG vs 2015 CLA45 AMG

The exterior of the CLA will remain virtually unchanged. Except for a few badges and accents here and there, the CLA will be identical to the 2015 model. The real improvements are in the cabin and under the hood. The CLA will now feature things that are reminiscent of the E-Class or even the S-Class in some cases.

Read More: 2016 CLA45 AMG Price

CLA-Class Sedan Standard Equipment

For the first time, the CLA will come standard with DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes. This gives drivers more freedom behind the wheel to drive the way they want. The CLA will also come standard with the fun Welcome Light Show that is featured in the S-Class. This is a sequence of lighting that illuminates when you enter the car. It can be customized by color and speed, which will undoubtedly make the CLA-Class popular among younger drivers.

2016 CLA45 AMG 4MATIC

The CLA45 gets a little more powerful for 2016. With an increase of 20 horsepower, the CLA45 will now reach zero to sixty in just 4.1 seconds. It will also feature a special Race Mode in the DYNAMIC SELECT options that will allow drivers to get the most out of their cars.

2016 CLA-Class Release Date

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will be releasing the 2016 CLA-Class in October of 2015. Since it is October now, it is just a matter of waiting. We will let you know when it arrives at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale, so keep reading our blog to stay up to date.

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