Interesting Facts About the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class C118
The Mercedes‑Benz CLA first hit European showrooms in April 2013 and reached the United States a few months later in September 2013. Six years later, the model was completely redesigned and rebadged as the C118 generation for the 2020 model year, bringing a more premium feel to the compact four‑door coupe segment.
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European Debut and U.S. Arrival
The original CLA (C117) launched in Europe in April 2013 and was introduced to the U.S. market in September 2013, quickly becoming one of Mercedes‑Benz’s key offerings in its largest Western markets.
2020 Redesign Introduces the C118 Generation
After six model years, Mercedes‑Benz unveiled a full redesign of the CLA as the C118 generation, officially launched as a 2020 model. This redesign marked the transition from the first‑generation C117 to a more refined second generation.
Premium Four‑Door Coupe with CLS Inspiration
The second‑generation CLA (codenamed C118) continues the “four‑door coupe” silhouette first inspired by the larger CLS, positioning itself as a more premium alternative to the A‑Class while retaining the sleek roofline that defines the CLA family.
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