Does this new Mercedes change EVERYTHING?

Опубликовано 17 июля 2025, 11:36

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Is the new Mercedes CLA Electric actually the best car in the world for 2026, or is the 492-mile range too good to be true? Mat Watson is getting stuck into the 2026 European Car of the Year and Carwow "Outstanding EV" Winner to see if this "one-litre car" of the electric era can really travel from London to Edinburgh on a single charge.

We’re putting the new 800V architecture to the test—which can add 200 miles of range in just 10 minutes—and checking if the "Superscreen" interior and ChatGPT-integrated tech can finally topple the Tesla Model 3. From the 93% battery-to-wheel efficiency to the reality of its 405-litre boot, here is the definitive verdict on the car that changes EVERYTHING!

Chapters
00:00 Intro: Does the CLA really change EVERYTHING?
00:56 Aerodynamics: Why a 0.21 Drag Co-efficient matters
02:49 Range Truth: Can you actually hit 492 miles?
04:28 Design: EQXX styling and the "Star" grille
05:52 Battery Tech: Why 85kWh is "smaller but smarter"
07:23 Performance: 272hp vs the 354hp CLA 350
08:05 0-60mph: Mat tests the 6.7s launch!
08:57 Interior Truth: The "Superscreen" vs Tesla Minimalism
13:00 Back Seats: Is it still too cramped for adults?
13:54 Weight & Safety: Why it won the 2026 Safety Award
15:06 Boot Space: 405L and the "Bonus" 101L Frunk
16:31 Colours: Which paint saves your range?
16:59 Sat Nav Test: Does ChatGPT actually help you find a charger?
25:22 Suspension: Firmer than a BMW i4?
27:05 Motorway Driving: Efficiency test at 70mph
28:53 Country Road Driving: Does it handle its 2.1 tonnes?
30:02 CLA Shooting Brake: The practical alternative
31:40 Charging Truth: Adding 200 miles in 10 minutes
33:08 Price & Tax: How to dodge the 2026 "Luxury Tax"
34:35 Charging Results: Did we hit 320kW?
35:49 Real-World Range: The final verdict
37:20 Verdict: Should you buy, sell or avoid?

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