The upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA will probably be supplied as an EV and as a hybrid.
The EV may have a dual-speed transmission, identical to the Porsche Macan.
That ought to assist the CLA obtain a better effectivity at freeway speeds.
The subsequent-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA is simply across the nook, with a scheduled debut subsequent yr. It’s designed to be an electrical car first, however it should even be out there with a 48-volt hybrid powertrain–you already know, simply in case the demand for the EV is not sturdy sufficient.
The brand new CLA will even doubtless be probably the most reasonably priced battery-powered automotive in Mercedes-Benz’s lineup, however as we simply realized, the compact EV will take a web page from the large boys’ ebook of efficiency and effectivity.
Whereas we nonetheless don’t know specifics in regards to the automotive’s powertrain, Mercedes-Benz mentioned the upcoming CLA EV may have an electrical powertrain that was developed in-house. It’s going to have a two-speed transmission, identical to the blisteringly quick Porsche Taycan.
Often, EVs have a single-gear transmission. Electrical motors make their most torque from 0 rpm and may run at ultra-high speeds, so most are able to each around-town driving and freeway cruising with no multi-speed transmission. However including a second gear for high-speed operation is a welcome addition and can doubtless enhance the automotive’s effectivity. Positive, it should additionally enhance complexity and the chance of one thing going flawed, however on the identical time, combustion automobiles have had multi-speed transmissions for many years and corporations have gotten fairly good at constructing them.
Impressed by the Idea CLA-Class that had a formidable estimated vary of 466 miles, the brand new Mercedes-Benz CLA will even be the corporate’s first car to combine MB.OS, the automaker’s newest and biggest infotainment system with a baked-in AI-powered digital assistant.
“With the CLA, we’re ushering in a brand new period at Mercedes‑Benz. We’ll considerably elevate each facet of what our prospects can count on from a Mercedes on this phase,” Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Administration of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, mentioned within the launch. “The modular platform permits for max flexibility: We are able to supply the CLA in each a state-of-the-art electrical drivetrain model and a hybrid electrified combustion engine model. And our working system, MB.OS, will make it probably the most clever automotive we’ve ever constructed.”
These are some large claims from an organization that’s recognized to ship a few of the most luxurious automobiles in the marketplace. That mentioned, Mercedes-Benz’s EVs haven’t been doing so nice on this U.S. this yr, so the corporate wants a win with a extra reasonably priced mannequin. The CLA may simply be that win.
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