In order to explore how a combination of comfort and technologies can surprise in the premium car segment, journalist and LR4 producer Konstantīns Kazakovs had a chance to test drive the new Mercedes-Benz CLA at weekend.
In order to explore how a combination of comfort and technologies can surprise in the premium car segment, journalist and LR4 producer Konstantīns Kazakovs had a chance to test drive the new Mercedes-Benz CLA at weekend.
The first impression about the Mercedes-Benz CLA automobile, as the LR4 producer said in the start of the conversation, was its comfortable pace, dynamics and excellent steer ability. “So far there was a feeling that Mercedes-Benz is a very smooth automobile,that takes up speed gradually and is respectable on the road. Speaking about Mercedes CLA model, I can assure that, while retaining its smoothness, it is much more dynamic and has a sporty character. The strong suspension provides true satisfaction - especially outside the city, when it is possible to pick up the speed quite fast when overtaking another vehicle.”
When driving around the city and going on a longer ride outside the city with his family, Konstantīns comments on the automobile’s pleasant sound. He cited Jeremy Clarkson, presenter at BBC TV show Top Gear, as an example, who said:“People, who tune up the sound of their cars, always listen to the opera on a CD!” “Rephrasing the saying of the famous British car expert, I can confirm that Mercedes CLA class automobile does not need any improvements of the sound.”
Describing the profile of a Mercedes-Benz CLA driver, Konstantīns said that, irrespective of gender, the driver is ambitious, successful and rather young. “This might be the first car for the young people. The driver definitely does not think just about himself - it is important how passengers are feeling in the second row.”
Comparing Mercedes-Benz CLA with other compact class automobile models, Konstantīns Kazakovs names examples of other car brands: “Mercedes-Benz so far did not have a rival for the BMW 3 series model in terms of sportiness, while Mercedes-Benz CLA could serve as one - with its sound, design, message. This message is obvious, but less aggressive than BMW. In contrast to other automobile brands, Mercedes-Benz CLA is not aggressive, it is much more respectable. Speaking about the model line, which is New Generation Compact Cars, in my opinion, young people who pay attention to their image and future, who care about their career should be recommended to choose Mercedes-Benz CLA. This automobile model has special magic that attracts.”
