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@flyingbengaltiger11 жыл бұрын
i actually own one of these, and apart from the space in the back, the quality and the way it drives is remarkable. The fit and finish of this product is amazing!
@jods110 жыл бұрын
I own one and just want to cruise around in it all the time. That's how cool it is. And it's got an awesome sound system. :)
@oddities-whatnot7 жыл бұрын
Joaquim Duarte Im not a big fan of Merc styling these days, but...this CLA is probably the only Merc id buy if I could afford it because the design has grown on me somewhat.
@thorbjrnmadsen49847 жыл бұрын
Simon George You don't make sense at all. You probably want a CLA, yet you're not a fan of Mercedes styling. That doesn't make sense at all. I like the design of the CLA and i like all other Mercedes styling.
@TheEmeraldBlockYoutubeChannel7 жыл бұрын
Thorbjørn Madsen what they said make sense
@KINGKING101094 жыл бұрын
Thorbjørn Madsen he made that comment back in 2014 though.. back in 2014 Mercedes never had the new sleek designs like the c class, e class, s class coupe
@chocolate90362 жыл бұрын
Still a beauty 8 years later
@thepotatocarenthusiast85037 жыл бұрын
Audi drivers, don't buy the CLA! You'll constantly get the beeping sound while driving.
@thorbjrnmadsen49847 жыл бұрын
ThePotatoCarEnthusiast All cars get beeping sound while driving. It's a warning sound that means there a car in front of you and you're about to bump into it. The other beeping sound is seat-belt chimes which all car must have, the same with door chimes.
@Andreas163756 жыл бұрын
Thorbjørn Madsen all cars don’t have that technology, But i think he was making a joke about audi drivers being tailgaters
@jaredsc1010 жыл бұрын
The reason the screen is low-definition and is small with a huge bezel is because that vehicle did not have the navigation package, but rather the Becker Map and Pilot system. With navigation, it'd have a much larger, much more quality screen...just as a note.
@jlue19938 жыл бұрын
Wow ..! That system that detects your too close is impressive. To be honest it should just flash up an Audi logo when you get to close.
@ckwunch80288 жыл бұрын
My eyes tell me long before the sensor, when your doing 70 and can read the drivers logo on his hat you know its time to back down. If you can read what he is playing in his cd then your driving a bmw.
@Harhawink9 жыл бұрын
This car is awesome. (I'm driving the CLA 200 CDI "Urban-line" with manual trans and sports suspension with 18" alloys, sports seats and panorama glass roof. I can not quite share the thoughts about sports suspension being too hard. The sports suspension actually beats audi A6 regular suspension in comfort at city speeds since the suspension gives a bit more in start of the suspensions movement and tightens alot when it comes to blocking body roll and because of softer seating material than the A6 is equiped with and feels more stabile and planted than a Audi A3 while still managing the comfort. Steering has nice feel to it, though you can not quite feel the bumps in the road (if its a bad thing... well that's a personal choise). Since the shape and position of wheels on the road is easy to manage on a car this size I can not call that a negative thing since the difference to its main rival Audi A3 is just marginal. What comes to drivers and front passangers space. It is generous and the seats are just perfect while having the nice shape and being soft enough to absorb minor stuff on the road. Space in the back (specially with the panoramic sun roof that eats almost 4cm of headspace) is not suited for tall persons. (Under 177cm should still somewhat fit in the back) Boot space is generous for this size of a car - You can not complain. What comes to the side of cons, I deffinetly thing the interior starts to feel a bit dated since the traditional command panel just looks so old.. so old, but it is absolutely a pleasure to use. The central screen should be bigger as standard though since display panels are so cheap nowdays that you shouldnt even have an option for a bigger screen, just have the bigger one as standard. Controls have a nice quality feel to them, and specially the sports steering wheel gives a very nice places for your hands to grip on. 200CDI motors torque at 2000rpm+ feels natural and packs a decent punch up to 4000rpm for overtakes and accelerations. I have not noticed torque steering as a problem, there literally is none of that to feel even if accelerating from a 90 degree turn in a cross road. What I am concerned about though is the reliability problems that have been reported. Otherwise I can see this mercedes just a perfect entry level car with nice styling to hit just the customers mercedes wishes to find. Young well doing couples only 2 of them or with small children who fit in the back seat (over a 177cm is going to bang ones head in the sealing)
@MisterKabul898 жыл бұрын
I like your reviews a lot bro. You say all the important stuff in a honest way and in a short time. Good work! :)
@LionheartSJZ11 жыл бұрын
Good decision mate. It may not look just as good but it's way better value overall. The looks will turn your head for a few weeks but after that it's the practical side that will make you love or hate a car.
@WeRunRunescape9 жыл бұрын
My dad has one of these and I'm 6 foot and my brother's 6' 2 and we fit in the back fine. You notice the lesser head room compared to an E-class but it's nothing detrimental.
@isobvious98877 жыл бұрын
You must be over estimating your height. Im 6'3 and it feels like my necks about to break.
@zleipnirgoh59727 жыл бұрын
Entry level CLA 180 in Singapore costs around USD125,000 -.-
@gamestycon22395 жыл бұрын
Wtf? I’m 6 foot tall and I feel like I’m going to be crushed in the back, it’s so small.
@glennchinyangarara8225 Жыл бұрын
I’m 5’9” and I think I’d even struggle in the back of there
@fmseba11 жыл бұрын
Just got mine today. Great car. Love it.
@hershalliii7582 жыл бұрын
Wait..Is that...Mat Watson? From @carwow ?
@FitzgeraldCho11 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting for this review for too long!
@TheMartzyanu11 жыл бұрын
yep, black is cool.. i saw one in a mall and my jaw dropped.. in red is not good because that lack of contrast with those tail lights, but in black is awesome
@Box0rz11 жыл бұрын
This is definitely one of the best looking cars out there, definitely the best looking for this price. But as he said, they have compromised some other things in favor of the design.
@Carrinthe11 жыл бұрын
Love the cheeky reverence to Rebecca :)
@sparkss411 жыл бұрын
liked the 5'4.5'' reference... you two should do a review together sometime! could be fun
@antonXPS11 жыл бұрын
Great review, loved the bit about the 'headroom'
@jeffhandso63327 жыл бұрын
in my opinion this is the best MB ever!! stunnig!
@Alaatin6111 жыл бұрын
I filmed the 2014 CLA AMG in differnet colors
@thomasjcg8 жыл бұрын
I feel like this car works better here in the states because here, it is the entry level Mercedes, and that is all that this car deserves to be. The fact that you can get an A-Class for less in Europe makes this car redundant. I 've also slowly gone off the looks.
@stonercentral23508 жыл бұрын
But the a class is a hatch back
@Alaatin6111 жыл бұрын
WHAT A CAR!! I filmed the 2013 CLA AMG and A45 AMG
@SirLoinOfsteak8510 жыл бұрын
I actually don't like the look of this as much as the hatchback...the hatchback is a really good looking car!
@miguelsaez34011 жыл бұрын
he is calling Rebecca for war! LMAO "the only person who'd be fine back here is someone who is only.. about 5 foot 4 and a half... "
@Stere0guy11 жыл бұрын
I'm glad Matt did the review of this one.
@andrea_92711 жыл бұрын
Audi's S-Tronic is basically perfect, but saying it is "faaaaar better" than the 7G-DCT makes the latter seem quite a bad gearbox. I drive an A 180 CDI with the dual clutch 7G and surely it is an awesome gearbox. Smooth, precise and quite fast. I've never driven an A3, and I only can trust you if you say it's better, but Mercedes' one is very good too. Also, I tested a manual A 180 and I think that manual is crap, and the clutch pedal is just way too light.
@dcuzhang10 жыл бұрын
5 foot 4 ....and half......... I heard it a lot.... If u do not know how tall it is find Rebecca. :-)
@ThePoorfag11 жыл бұрын
wow the amount of trolls in here... this car looks absolutely fantastic, especially in silver with the amg packet
@fifthgear9311 жыл бұрын
DSG is how you say DCT in German. Both are dual clutch transmissions, the abbreviations are different.
@narekzo11 жыл бұрын
he threw the golf thing away like a boss :D
@Peripatetic57 жыл бұрын
The car looks beautiful. A good option for those of in the city who do not want an oversized saloon. Average sized passengers can sit comfortably in the rear. Only the occasional, unusually tall passenger will be uncomfortable. The brown leather makes the interior look much nicer though.
@Pmjs5 жыл бұрын
I always loved my old VW Passat 1.8T Sport B5 & 1.9TDI 130bhp SE B5.5. The Mercedes CLA has a nice roofline&tail lights pity headroom is not like my old Passats.
@RU55ELLglenn11 жыл бұрын
I like it when you say "good for somebody who is 5' 4 1/2" I don't know it's just tickles me to chuckle :-)
@glennchinyangarara8225 Жыл бұрын
Literally
@wholeNwon11 жыл бұрын
Lexus, but I, like my friends, avoid the dealers as much as possible for any service. The car has been very reliable. One friend has an LS400 that is almost 16 years old, her daily driver, and it has had only one repair. I'm not sure that the repair was really necessary, but it was done by the dealer before she changed shops. Another friend has an Acura...over 300,000 miles with no repairs.
@andreisolomiea521311 жыл бұрын
The navigation - you have the optional Command Online navigation system witll full frame display :) goes for around 2800 Euros
@bewise9111 жыл бұрын
hahaha rebecca will be a bit angry because of that 5 ft 4 and a half :P :D
@MasterJP2811 жыл бұрын
hahaha 5'4" and half = Rebecca. That's too funny. Also Getrag is Mercedes's DCT supplier, so they should have a word with Audi, well technically Audi uses a DSG not a DCT on their A3s.
@chigasaki0611 жыл бұрын
I think the styling is okay. I don't think the CLS long elegant design carries well on a short wheelbase.
@isennay11 жыл бұрын
my car!!! I'm going to buy it
@Neojhun11 жыл бұрын
Somebody on my street has one. It looks really good in all black tinted and all. It's not a traditional stately mature Mercedes. It's quite clear the design was meant to be quirky and dramatic, younger demographic maybe? I like it in black, but this red paint just feels like a wrong match.
@okniceguy11 жыл бұрын
I feel the entire C-series from Merc has the best aesthetics.
@unolisto11 жыл бұрын
i always ask myself what they changed in a reuploaded video :) but what the heck, i'll just like it again.
@dsmichael808011 жыл бұрын
Are you sure they should learn how to make 7 speed dual clutch transmissions from Audi? Recently there have been recalls on Audi lower end models including the A3.
@uhugvjkbkjh11 жыл бұрын
tricky because at this price point there are not many differently stylish cars.. the base model Evoque seems the obvious choice
@Kevinandhismillionhobbies10 жыл бұрын
Please do a review for the new GLA, Matt! Keep it up! Good unbiased review!
@lfcmarkeb71243 жыл бұрын
lol... unbiased..🙄🤔
@Sonny_Crockett.11 жыл бұрын
me too, it was a white metallic one. Well it´s not bad actually but i´ve expected a bit more (especially for that huge price). :)
@Human12322975011 жыл бұрын
Why are there always BMW fans who comment on Mercedes-Benz videos or reviews that BMW is better?
@MohamedHassan-jz9ge3 жыл бұрын
Gonna buy one soon hopefully
@DuffBerlin11 жыл бұрын
Nevermind, found it mayself. By the way, the song is: Jet - Are You Gonna Be My Girl
@burso8311 жыл бұрын
Even the rear headroom is from the A class :D
@Pattttt040610 жыл бұрын
Mercedes are not very good at making an affordable car, which in my opinion is a very good thing, they should just stick to what they know! Big expensive luxurious and powerful !
@pvultureb83419 жыл бұрын
3:35 Haha Rebecca's height.
@Kol238811 жыл бұрын
Perfect car!
@Lovec4rs11 жыл бұрын
Please do a review of the new E Class as well
@fickmeindreamcacao11 жыл бұрын
i never expected to say this.. but the rear lamps.. resemble those of hyundai sonata --
@IAmConorr11 жыл бұрын
It's a Merc. It could be 15 year old technology and it would still sell
@hazeroth11 жыл бұрын
MB seem to be introducing new models and variants like there's no tomorrow. Grabbing a bigger market share I suppose. Cheeky reference to your alluring co-host too.
@garypenfold401711 жыл бұрын
i like the music in the background. makes me shout yeah!!!
@huze511 жыл бұрын
Actually the front end and interior are just the A Class. Hell it's just a saloon version of the A Class. The reason it's called a CLA is because the styling is similar to that of the CLS but it's based on the A Class's platform. Check your facts bro.
@vivasihv11 жыл бұрын
I test drived it. I liked it alot.
@farfromberlin11 жыл бұрын
This car was growing on me (as a Merc hater) until I saw the headroom. And should be in a dolphin grey metallic so show off the curves and lines
@wholeNwon11 жыл бұрын
I've owned 2 German "luxury cars". Never again. They both spent far too much time in the shop. Problems began within a couple of weeks of taking delivery.
@pedrof83011 жыл бұрын
Fro those who must drive a Mercedes, no matter what!
@aidandoyle507211 жыл бұрын
Mat, the auto is good, but the DSG is VW's box
@DionFan8011 жыл бұрын
The only thing I can say is Why can't we get the A-Class in the US if we are getting the CLA?
@SebWDesign11 жыл бұрын
Mat had a lot of negatives to say about this car, but then again I don't see the point in it really...
@TheGodfatherSahil1211 жыл бұрын
You're living in the past. Merc improved ALOT.
@joyceperez68283 жыл бұрын
After searching for weeks, I finally found it, placed the order and it came right to my door, I looked at it , drove it and did a few checks, and I was sold…. Fast Forward 4 weeks. My brakes jamming, had to pay £400 to replace the stuff under…. OhI forgot , the driver side under panel flew off the highway an I have started noticing chips on the window… wowow, what did I buy..
@leannepagano7723 жыл бұрын
@Suzanne Duncan I used confidentcar buyer , this is what got me through when I got mine,,
@joyceperez68283 жыл бұрын
@Suzanne Duncan Google is your friend!... anyway it was recommended by my neighbor and its the most practical guide , I have everything in one place...
@tonyakinremi771210 жыл бұрын
LMAFO about Commodore 64 reference. This will be popular with teens or Short People in America. I Mercedes is building to body types now.
@lamy2911 жыл бұрын
great review.
@TheKenjoje11 жыл бұрын
3 series IS NOT bigger. they are about the same size but every car has more headroom in the rear
@C0DFR3AK1111 жыл бұрын
That car is based on the A class what do you expect? for it to compete with a bigger class like the 3 series?
@brinaylor38511 жыл бұрын
The fact that after you but it you'll lose a ton of money in depreciation should put anyone off buying a Merc.
@juukame11 жыл бұрын
I'm not so sure about the sound of those door slams. They sound a bit...hollow.
@theodore99811 жыл бұрын
and where the heck are the release levers to fold down the rear seats from boot??!!
@joako270611 жыл бұрын
Uhmmm so what we've got here is a wrong-wheel drive Hungarian built small sedan with a harsh ride,no space in the back whatsoever for people or stuff and a lovely media interface which is a bloody aferthought for the price of a 3 Series Bimmer. Mercedes you used to have a reputation to stand for.
@technick798611 жыл бұрын
When he says five foot four and a half he's talking about Rebecca
@hbagenda11 жыл бұрын
the upcoming BMW 4 Series Coupe is a much more stunning looking car and i'm very sure it's has better interior, gearbox and handling... probably similar rear visibility and headroom at the back....
@GrahamReid3411 жыл бұрын
Nearly a review without the mention of a VW group vehicle.
@gazzxr11 жыл бұрын
did anyone notice he was refering to Rebecca at 3:36?
@KanishQQuotes11 жыл бұрын
Red doesn't do justice to its looks. Black perhaps
@jgrilla60846 жыл бұрын
I'm five foot 4 and a half that was spot on wtf 😅
@_rodung_11 жыл бұрын
Hello sir can you do a review on audi a3 saloon . I have been dying to see review on that from carbuyer. Thank you :)
@suomiauto11 жыл бұрын
I would much rather buy the A-class instead, but if i wanted a Mercedes sedan thats not as big as the E-class i would buy the C-class instead of this baby CLS.
@honestinsaan198211 жыл бұрын
5'4.5" Teasing Rebecca... Lol
@deepforcesmusic11 жыл бұрын
feeling exactly the same. skipping all those without mat.
@Bugumir11 жыл бұрын
Did you see that glove box interior!? Oh Mercedes quality where hath thou gone?
@whoischxse11 жыл бұрын
the screen in the a class is bigger than that one
@osamaFXX11 жыл бұрын
FWD is what makes it cheap .. Add 7 grands more if it equipped with the traditional RWD system.
@kxantonxk11 жыл бұрын
Because some cars dont offer this ?
@withanages11 жыл бұрын
5 foot 4 and a half, i see what u did there.
@milosilic2311 жыл бұрын
But people who buy this type of car don't really look at the things you mentioned. They go for the badge :)
@BrothersInHumanity111 жыл бұрын
DO ONE ON THE AUDI SQ5!! :(
@ravzb4011 жыл бұрын
Do a review on the new peugeot 2008 crossover the one thats out this month
@heimotati69316 жыл бұрын
Is this good First car or not?
@C0DFR3AK1111 жыл бұрын
I disagree... I think it looks really nice
@MsMrlolipop11 жыл бұрын
Please review the audi q7!:)
@Bruce.Wanye.11 жыл бұрын
Which is better Mercedes cla or Audi a3 sedan
@007knick11 жыл бұрын
so the car is perfect Richard Hammond size?
@sohrabsingh311011 жыл бұрын
but it is almost the price of a 3 series. which is a RWD