7 Reasons why the new 2024 Mercedes CLA is not as good as the old one

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I finally got my hands on the CLA facelift and sadly its way worse than I thought! Join me in todays video where I show you 7 things Mercedes made worse on the new CLA facelift. I’m sorry Mercedes…have to be honest on this one!
This video features the CLA45s AMG which is one of the AMG performance versions of the Mercedes CLA. My car is the 2022 CLA45s AMG Coupe but you can also get the CLA45s AMG Shooting brake or even the A45s Hatch back.
The CLA45s gives you that great AMG sound from the AMG performance and also the luxury of a Mercedes Benz
This is the w118 Mercedes CLA. The 2022 CLA45s AMG
If you like this car also check out some of the other great Mercedes AMG models:
A35 AMG
CLA45 AMG
C43 AMG
C63 AMG
E63S AMG
Make sure to always spec the AMG performance exhaust!
#Mercedes #CLA45 #AMG #Cars #C43

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@Happytruth Ай бұрын

Completely agree Mercedes don’t listen to their customers and they are greedy.

@dushenepaulusha7210 Ай бұрын

Also a Round of applause for u to exposing Mercedes. Really don’t understand why many reviewers aren’t telling us the reality

@ulysees321 Ай бұрын

ive seen on the forums people replacing the centre console piece with the trackpad and buttons from the pre facelift, and it can be coded in to work

@TheEvilbyte Ай бұрын

I'm not a fan of the refreshed C43 class either, for some of the same reasons, but loss of V6 is my biggest gripe.

@dushenepaulusha7210 Ай бұрын

Cost cutting at its finest! Not surprised with the state of cars rn

@RenLacerda Ай бұрын

We have to wait for the hybrid/EV version coming in the next few years. Great video, thank you!

@cesar91 2 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I am much happier with my CLA 2022

@tolust Ай бұрын

this was the MAIN reason i skipped on the CLA and got 2024 C300 AMG fully loaded , absolutely happy with my purchase

@A35BlueAMG Ай бұрын

I can see why there are some negative comments around the change to the interior, however, I have just upgraded to 2024 A35 AMG Saloon and the interior feels refreshing compared to my 2021 A200 Hatch, probably mainly due to the AMG additions. I do miss the touchpad though!

@ABAUTOAMG Ай бұрын

Congrats on the new A35! I think the AMGs are a better deal. Especially the A35 since the facelift got some nice cosmetic upgrades and looks more like a 45s now. 👍

@A35BlueAMG Ай бұрын

Agreed. Have to say I don’t think I would have been sticking with the A-Class if i was going for non-AMG. But the new A35 with panamericana grill is excellent!

@b4urEnvy Ай бұрын

Do they have reliable engines??

@justins_toys 2 күн бұрын

Luckily I have the 2020 model CLA45 Shooting break with 17k on the clock. Love it. Seeing this has put me of upgrading. Or if I did I would get an approved used 23 CLA45. I mean this is cost cutting at its finest. And do they past that saving on to there supposed valued prestige customers? No, Of course they don't. Greed.

@ItsWendie 7 сағат бұрын

Test drive a C class, I have an A class and miss the C class.

@tonymuir Ай бұрын

Would have liked the heads up display in the older model also Adam. Along with the updated mbux that is the only plus for me, and with price increases not worth it imo!

@ABAUTOAMG Ай бұрын

It would of been better to compare with a fully spec’d 45s rather than the 220d, perhaps that’s another video ;)

@tonymuir Ай бұрын

@@ABAUTOAMG Mercedes just have tunnel vision which is profit at any cost, unfortunately don't listen to customers,pricing is out of control for the normal person, and poor sales of the new 63 and other top models hopefully will shake them up a bit.....but I'll not hold my breath!!!

@ABAUTOAMG Ай бұрын

It’s a shame because I would absolutely be buying the new C63 this year to replace the 45s if it had the V8. I have found something very exciting to replace the 45s though. You will have to wait and see but if I can pull it off it’s very much my ultimate dream car :)

@tonymuir Ай бұрын

@@ABAUTOAMG good luck with that then Adam. Look forward to seeing what it is!!!👍

@lenol0315 Ай бұрын

benz has been going down hard lately YIKES

@tarekmattouk6716 Ай бұрын

What about the CLA next year 2025 any hope they will make any amendments

@IM-ny6bn Ай бұрын

Super duper beneficial video! Mercedes failed for this one hard and also most of other models as they stopped putting touchpad and buttons

@dimitrisdimitriou7274 Ай бұрын

Hello in my opinion facelift looks way better from the outside. i have own cla45s street style edition 2024. Taillights as well as front lights looks very modern and fantastic. maybe touchpad is downdise , but the looks from outside is more important for me. Also sound system is improved and there are more extras like head up display, 360 camera and wirless charging as standart(for 45s)

@ABAUTOAMG Ай бұрын

Hey, the 45s street style is great. Great to hear they improved the options on the higher up AMG. I will have to get my hands on one for another video. It’s still a fantastic car. I was just disappointed in the cost saving changes on the non AMG model.

@Sww1975 Ай бұрын

Cant decide between the A35 saloon or 220d saloon. Trading in my TTs because Im struggling to get my grandkids in the back😑any recommendations appreciated

@ABAUTOAMG Ай бұрын

A35 every day for me. It's going to be night and day better than the 220d if you like performance cars 👍

@ItsWendie 7 сағат бұрын

I had a C class for 5 years, now an A class for 18 months and yearn for the C class. If you can stretch the C class is more comfortable and roomy.

@goonmerchant Ай бұрын

Ever since tesla showed what was possible with minimal design and removal of physical controls sadly more and more automakers have jumped on the trend. Even in my previous generation CLA45 i used the shortcut buttons all the time and the bonus was they worked with android auto too - Having well placed physical controls for commons functions is just easier and safer than wading through onscreen menus. Capacitive/haptic buttons surely are inferior to normal buttons in every sense yet the manufacturers persist on including them despite the constant negative feedback.

@ABAUTOAMG Ай бұрын

Part of me was stubborn and thought the big touch screens were cool in modern cars but honestly when I had this CLA I realised how much I actually relied on the buttons in mine. I was driving on the motorway and all I wanted was the map on the screen and it took me so long to get it up and I was absolutely distracted in the process. It just seems like a huge step back when before you could instantly bring things up in one click.

@Stefano-nz9kg Ай бұрын

Thanks for your review I can not agree more... unfortunately the Parking assist 360° is even worse...The flap of the reversing camera opens and closes by itself during forward travel. Remedy from Mercedes: Complete the calibration successfully. For this, the vehicle must be driven forward for a certain time at a speed < 30 km/h and a steering wheel angle < 10". This should be done in daylight and with no vehicles driving closely behind. The camera must be able to see the asphalt When calibration is successful, the camera flap closes automatically. 😑 And you can not disable it... 👏👏👏

@Trixxine Ай бұрын

Oh no! I was really hoping the 2024 would be better! I have a 23 plate CLA and was hoping to get the new one, but the decreased functionality in the centre console really puts me off! Seems like a lot less car for a lot more money.

@zulfitri1338 9 күн бұрын

Totally not for hyperhydrosis people like me

@mntbayandaimran Ай бұрын

Any facelift they do nowadays, is just not worth it. Better to stay with the older models

@stephenkirk2858 Ай бұрын

Luckily I have the 23 model CLA Shooting break

@LibertyLover5 Ай бұрын

Happy with my MY22 CLA45S.

@00kayem Ай бұрын

In my opinion the facelift looks better both inside and outside than the pre facelift. Especially inside, it looks definitely more modern. The steering wheel also looks better and I'm sure that once you get used to the touch controls they are going to be a non issue for 99% of users. The new mbux interface looks very interesting too. And dont forget about wireless and full screen Car Play / Android Auto. A bit unfair of you not even mentioning the good sides of the facelift...

@pauillacwine263 Ай бұрын

Apart from the steering wheel and the control pad nothing has changed? So why "more modern"?

@00kayem Ай бұрын

@@pauillacwine263 New steering wheel look & feel, new MBUX interface, full screen Andorid Auto / Car Play it's what it makes it more modern

@user-tj9zc9cm2g Ай бұрын

Mercedes with this updates are very greedy or stupid they downgrade the facelift versions but price still went up nothing but the best really? they totally make the cars for them self not for customers..