Mercedes’ most affordable AMG model for India comes in the form of the swoopy CLA 45, packing one of the wildest four-cylinder engines around.
Should I buy one?
The CLA 45 doesn’t feel quite like a traditional AMG, lacking the drama and excitement that the bigger cars deliver so well. However, it’s important to remember that this is still a relatively practical four-door luxury sedan, with good equipment and a decent sized boot as well. It’s not what you’d call slow either, with the turbo four packing some serious punch. And of course, it looks absolutely amazing, and will doubtless part crowds anywhere you take it. The CLA 45 AMG is likely to cost in the region of Rs 70 lakh (ex-showroom) when it goes on sale, and that does seem like a lot for what is not a very large car. However, there aren’t too many all-out performance cars in this price range, and the CLA 45 makes a good stepping stone to the AMG club.