We are with Mercedes CLA45 AMG.
It has 2,0 liters turbocharged engine with
360 HP and 450 Nm of torque.
Which takes it from naught to 100 km/h in 4,6 seconds.
CLA45 AMG as it looks is not much different from its standard versions.
To begin with to differentiate from outside you have to look at the bumpers,
rims and especially brake and calipers.
Inside is also quite similar to the standard version.
The specially designed steering wheel of leather and alcantara,
gear knob and Recaro's sport seats for AMG makes the interior more sportive.
You shouldn't dabble too much to the car's design.
CLA45 AMG is a pleasant car to drive.
With 2,0 liters engine and 180 HP for each liter
means it is the strongest version in the market.
It conveys it to the driver as soon as you turn on the ignition.
How is it done?
As the engine starts, the exhaust starts to purr.
And later as you drive you feel as if it has more than four cylinders
because of the exhausts sound.
But the real change is felt when you choose Sport or Manual mode
that is situated next to the gear console.
The sound of the exhaust really quite differs especially at higher revs.
Let's try it.
My preference here is Manual rather than Sport.
Because I can change the gears as fast as I wish with the Manual.
From now on all you need is an open road
to enjoy the ride.
The brakes of CLA45 AMG are as good as its engine.
They perform very well.
Big discs and big calipers play an important role on the dosage of the brakes.
The steering system is another feature that deserves tribute.
It has no variable ratio, it's just typical standard steering.
But it gives so quick reactions that wherever you direct its head
it goes there very agile.
The sport seats that were developed by Recaro
hug the driver like a mother's tender arms.
And at corners however you lean to the side it still succeeds to hold you properly.
Of course for someone with my body proportions it is very satisfying.
But I don't think someone heavier or bigger than me
will have the same satisfaction. But now I really fell at home.
Speed of gear changes is very good.
Only it reacts faster when decreasing.
When you want to lower the gear it acts instantly.
But when you want to increase it than it reacts a bit late.
Anyway it still is so fast and the sound of gear change is so satisfying
you will not be bothered.
The car almost loses no traction when it transfers the power to the wheels.
Because CLA45 AMG which is known as 4MATIC,
normally transfers the power to the front wheels
but when there are possibilities of traction lost
than up to 50 percent of it is directed to the rear axle.
And therefore the car almost sticks to the floor like a glue
and proceed without any loss even when we are driving on a wet surface.
It is said that everything has a price.
Naturally CLA45 AMG has a price too.
It's starting price is 255 thousand TL.
This version that I'm driving with all the optional extras
worth up to 295 thousand TL. Briefly let us say 300 thousand TL.
For this price you can buy three A180 and even start an auto fleet.
You can think like this or you can say that you don't look at it this way.
And want definitely a sports car.
But believe me for 300 thousand TL there are lots of choices.
If you ask my preference, I have enjoyed driving it
but my preference will not be this car for this price.