►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzread.info 00:00 electric Mercedes CLA 00:58 new MMA platform EV & ICE 01:42 Length and siblings 02:01 Efficiency and range 03:03 RWD or AWD 03:41 Interior: doors and materials 04:51 Seats and comfort 06:13 Cockpit and user interface 07:48 Open floor 08:10 New MB OS infotainment 09:31 Rear seats 10:28 Child safety 11:26 Game changer for Mercedes EVs? Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

@kreigerbailey3550

9 ай бұрын

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

Stylistically, it reminds me of a 50s attempt at a futuristic vehicle.

@paulklp8262

9 ай бұрын

Looks like a nuke powered car from Fallout on the inside. I love it.

@Harimaru1337

9 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I thought.

@goodfes

9 ай бұрын

it certainly does echo the 50's future car but time and time again designers look back for inspiration and they never really sell well

@user-gf2km4us2z

9 ай бұрын

....not sure. The exterior is glamour, the interior is futuristic back to 1950s.too much blinking from my point of view. Could just be the environment and colors that give me this not positive feeling. Will however hold my definitive view at another review

@katiecannon8186

9 ай бұрын

50s meets 70s disco ball.

- How many stars do we put on the car? - YES

The interior looks like a Turkish wedding hall 😂

@przemekmoszczynski1166

9 ай бұрын

😂

@yes8032

9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@yaseminaktas2845

9 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@nightowl1923

9 ай бұрын

Hahahaha 😂 True that!

@dj1nnie

9 ай бұрын

Manco biliyo... 😅

This looks something like Louis Vitton would make. Just replace star symbols with LV sign.

The interior looks like a 70s bowling alley. I was expecting a bowling ball to roll out of that chrome center console. The exterior is perfect.

@mrdol

9 ай бұрын

😂😂 that's a great parallel

I imagine a front crash bill

@derlangsame7813

9 ай бұрын

Insurance

@thearousedeunuch

9 ай бұрын

If you can afford a car like this, you don't care about bills. You just swipe your credit card or have your insurance company pay for all the repairs. This is a Mercedes, not a Dacia. Also... PORTUGAL, CARALHO! :D

@dongolahmed

9 ай бұрын

One kidney

@JayyyCloud

9 ай бұрын

@@thearousedeunuch except that a CLA was never supposed to be a luxurious car, it was an entry level car

@jomo2483

9 ай бұрын

Well it's a Mercedes, it's not for us who worry about bills. The CLA is meant for people the 23 year old who just landed their first job with McKinley or something. So they still have money in the bank

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The interior looks like an American diner. IMO

Does it have Christmas mode for the lights? 😂

All of those 3 pointed stars add up to creating clutter. It looks so forced and terrible.

@dr80008

9 ай бұрын

Perfect car for tacky people who need to have every square cm of their clothes and accessories covered with logos of LV, Supreme or Balenciaga.

@samueld6511

9 ай бұрын

Yes Mercedes is going from Classy to tacky

The design is great. Especially the proportions and finally a compact electric car. I'm looking forward to the production version.

5:08 I really appreciate your honesty about animal skin and not following the greenwashing wave

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9 ай бұрын

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9 ай бұрын

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9 ай бұрын

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It's nice to see what Mercedes did in the front grille department. Rather than go with an EV flat slab on front, Mercedes has given the front grille some personality and some depth and dimensionality. Job well done. When you were sitting in the rear seat it was obvious that comfort will be a challenge for someone of your height. The rear seat cushion is too low because your knees were so far upright due to the low seat cushion position rather then the natural square sitting position.

It's interesting that you can see where the production front and rear lightbars will go as there are cut outs for them in the body, but in this concept there is only floating strips in that space.

Atleast it looks better than current MBenz's EV's

Interior: 7/10 Exterior: 10/10

Great showing for this pre-production CLA. The details and explanations you provide are wonderful. Thank you.

Interior materials make it look like one of those luxury BATHROOMS.

You guys are one of KZread’s greatest car channels. Everything about your videos is incredible

Glad they used Mazda's Soul Red Crystal paint on this fine concept, looks great 😂🤗🤣❤️

@autogefuehl

9 ай бұрын

haha =)

@Hitstirrer

9 ай бұрын

I think that it's too 'orangy' to be Mazda red.

Holy cow, Thomas...! You get some incredible new vehicle review 'scoops', don't you...!! Mercedes clearly value your judgement and market appeal - quite rightly so, too, in my humble opinion. This CLA concept looks absolutely stunning. 😎

@autogefuehl

9 ай бұрын

cheers m8 !

As a designer, the interior is stunning! The screen fading in the panel is beautiful. This needs to see the light.

Mercedes had a stunning EQS concept but the production version was a massive let down. I have a feeling they are going to do the same here.

@terrencemathew7389

9 ай бұрын

Lol.. I was thinking about the same thing. The EQS concept was stunning. The production model looks like a Japanese/Korean copy of the concept!

@obinna202

5 ай бұрын

I hope they keep the panoramic roof on this one

Designer: How many Mercedes stars do you want? Design mgr: YES!!!

Nice concept. Some physical buttons under the screen wouldn’t be so bad idea, especially for some basic functions

@MuitoDaora

9 ай бұрын

5 dials: Fan Speed, 2 for Temperature, Volume, Seek/next and previous

7:11 As long as there's a physical knob and physical shortcut buttons to control it, I don't mind it at all. Especially if those temperature dials actually rotate to set the temperature, as you mentioned. With that being said, though, I have to admit that it's a beautiful car as a concept. The "gaming PC thing" looks like a PC cooling system or some sort of CPU cooler.

@MaticTheProto

9 ай бұрын

It’s the NVIDIA processor. Water cooled

I really like the exterior architecture. It is seriously the first electric vehicle that has impressed me stylistically. Great get, Thomas!

@iCoolaxe

9 ай бұрын

The VISION EQS looked fantastic as well. The final product though ended up looking like a total turd. The same likely applies for this car as well.

Very interesting review and some interesting aspect. I really like the new vents, and the big screen also looks good, but they need to solve the issue with reflecting screens. In your video, you can also see a lot of reflections in the front screen from all the "chrome". Overall it looks good. Thank you for some great reviews.

That charging pad would be horrific. slight touch of the brakes and the phone would fly out... (unless it's deeper than it looks on screen)

Great concept with fantastic futuristic styling. Loved the steering wheel, the air vents, the display the doors and the dashboard was a piece of art. This concept is exactly what a Mercedes is - a car that makes the owner and occupants feel very special and in the lap of sophisticated luxury. What I didn't like were the wheels (too many Mercedes stars) and cleaning the interior - it would be a dust/finger print magnet! Another great review Thomas. In comparison with the BMW - both are amazing concepts and both are winners. Anyone would be on top of the world with either car BMW should be commended for returning to beautifully styled cars - the current butt-ugly beaver tooth grille should be giving a quick death.

7:16 They're doing that so that the "poor people" (in quotations; I mean cheaper Mercedes buyers) get all the electrical/software gremlins, so that the "rich people" (S-Class buyers) don't get to be beta testers.

I hope the future is not that ugly

@jonpetter8921

9 ай бұрын

Everyone their opinion

07:42 i hope things like that make into the production vehicles. not enough manufacturers pay attention to the little details like the seatbelts. all use standard cheap black plastic surround on seatbelts with black seatbelts. plenty of ways they could be customised.

Interiors looks so retro, and the windscreen reflection from all that chrome is insane.

The exterior looks good, the interior looks like a child’s toy.

Danke, Thomas! Exterior shape? Much nicer than EQ. An overdose of the logo, however. Interior? Whoa - pimped out, big time.

Pretty outside, pretty gaudy inside. Great video!

How to solve the efficiency issues on EVs? I know! Install as many pointless lights on the car inside and out that just consume electricity and do nothing of use. Brilliant. Give me my Nobel prize.

@paulklp8262

9 ай бұрын

LED lights consume basically nothing. It's heating and cooling which would be the biggest drain.

@derbigpr500

9 ай бұрын

@@paulklp8262 They still consume something, and they look stupid.

Nice reviuw, thanks! Very interesting EV concept. MB is on an interesting journey, started with the EQ line up, and now this. Impressive development by MB

Good review of the car, a lot better then American reviewers. Clear, concise and on point, and none of that stupid exaggeration or theatrics, good for you. And glad your taking a stand against leather interiors, something American reviewers won’t do, sadly.

@TD1237

9 ай бұрын

Fr. America likes to poIiticise everything. Imagine the backIIash if a US presenter said what Thomas said IoI. Nice to see presenters with intergrity. Hats off to Thomas.

@autogefuehl

9 ай бұрын

Highly appreciated!

@autogefuehl

9 ай бұрын

thanks for the support !

@GoldenLion137

9 ай бұрын

@@TD1237 It almost happened with Obama or Obama came the closest. It will happen one dayAnd if you look at the trends most if not all hyper cars have vegan interiors, because they are lighter. Most "luxury" car brands now have vegan or vegan options on their introductory and middle of the line up cars. It's getting close :)

MB could be onto something with that little box in the footwell. If that held the chip that makes the electronics run... it would be fairly upgradable. I think future cars will be kept longer but perhaps upgraded inside the way we do with our houses.

@alexblonduxxl

9 ай бұрын

that would be a great feature for any car, if possible to upgrade the computing power without taking apart half of the car.

Brilliant review from the main man as always! Has been reviewed by other You-tubers but Thomas is the best by far!

What a wonderful concept car, looks modern and retro at the same time (it has a 50s aura that is lovely). Love it, what a breath of fresh air

Love the front and back!

That Mercedes star is threatening to jump the shark, so to speak.

I'm getting a lot of VW Scirocco from the front 3 quarter view. Otherwise not bad looking. Interested to see how much of this makes production.

Super nice design 😊

The dash is really nice. Of course it cant be one piece like in the eqxx due to financial reasons but I think it is still better then the current hyperscreen

The best car design inside out looks like a weeding hall

There is on the market artificial leather so refined that it makes zero sense to kill animals for dressing cars seats. I bow down to you, Thomas, for having integrity. Respect! ❤💪

@TD1237

9 ай бұрын

Yeah. I really appreciate Thomas' humanity and sincerity.

@autogefuehl

9 ай бұрын

thanks for the support my friend !

I'm guessing the headlights and taillights will be flush, everything white in the interior while get darker, and 2 inches of ride height will be added. It's a beautiful design.

Beat reviews as usual! And finally mercedes figured out how to make the raindrop looking good. The front is brilliant. Idk why, but german car manufacturers need to understand we need the angular designs which as it seems can be achieved even with good aerodynamics

I don’t know about the car, but I can watch Thomas all day long 😊❤

@autogefuehl

7 ай бұрын

thanks so much :)

Next level Claire's accessories interior

I have to say Mercedes always nails it with their exterior designs. Very clean, classy and modern lines without overdoing it. The interior, though...

Looks great and hope they keep the whole exterior and at least most the interior

When i saw the thumbnail i thought this was some nice battery powered kids cars with remote control :)

First impression, the design is beautiful.. I love it...

Some interesting exterior design cues (the interior looks unrealistic, and really lacks innovation). Crazy that it mounts some 21" wheels. This inflation of wheel sizes must stop.

The CLA was such a beautiful car... WHAT DID THEY DO??!!! The front and rear bumpers and the new circle lights are super ugly, at least the side profile stays somewhat similar.

I would love these electric cars to have more hidden storage areas. Beautiful design and engaging to drive but no place to put sunglasses and other personal items. Like you, l love sustainable materials particularly when they are used in creative and design driven ways.Great intro on Mercedes and the BMW !!

The best review of The best concept car, can't wait !!!!

Very nice! It's got a look of a VW SCIROCCO at the front 🍻👍

Beautifully designed internally and externally

Looks nice! Interior and exterior is wonderful.

the interior is absolutely crazy, damn

Nice car but what about the full sun exposure? How do you shade the sun roof?

not enough Mercedes stars

Very cool design

Is there a shade that slides under the panoramic roof?

WOW! What a good looking concept car. Hope most elements make it to production. Thank you, Thomas

'Understated, I want to see next-level 🙂

Looks very promising!

People always make fun about BMW and how many M badges go on their cars and Mercedes is just like lol thats nothing, hold my beer

Interior reminds me of a 1950's diner with all the metal, chrome and neon-esque lights. Not a bad thing, pretty cool actually.

I like that Thomas is straightforward with his disdain for animal materials in interior design. Many brands have shown, that plant-based and recycled synthetic materials can provide a premium feel and texture. The share of real leather will be irrelevant to the quality perception of car interiors very soon and using it therefor obsolete.

@autogefuehl

9 ай бұрын

thanks so much for the support !

I love the exterior but the trunk would be better if it opens like the eqs. The interior is also beautiful. the openness in the front is nice but maybe nicer if the top part was extended. The head pillows and seatbelts are nice extras. The middle screen was maybe better if it was vertical. Maybe a yoke would be nice.

@MaticTheProto

9 ай бұрын

A yoke? Found the tesla simp, nobody wants a yoke

@nickdesigns4759

9 ай бұрын

@@MaticTheProto i liked the yoke in the eqs concept

@MaticTheProto

9 ай бұрын

@@nickdesigns4759 they look good but nobody wants them. Even the apologetic tesla fanboys complained to the point where Tesla added the option for a normal steering wheel

An absolute stunner! wow!!

A beautiful modern car, finally someone did it

I wish Mercedes-Benz would design classically elegant cars again...😞😭

The rear-view mirror designer was like 'Yeah whatever, just use the one that is on stock'

Cool with some retro north american treamlined art deco touch for the interior....

May be 5cm more expand bottom for safety and also front bottom spoiler slight lifted and also 3-5 cm larger if batery range is big design is ok if price ok I would only gave inside a airbag suspension for slight lift easy

That is one beautiful interior.

great coverage, mix feelings with the design ome brilliant some not

love the new dash, lot more streamlined than the current big central screen... Also exterior design is so much better than eqe and eqs... Crossing fingers that this design concept does not change much on actual car...

@4literv6

9 ай бұрын

Uh look at the concept merc promised&showed off for the eqs and then the actual production road car. 😑

@ziplepingouin1186

9 ай бұрын

@@4literv6 yeah i know..... still one can hope haha

@4literv6

9 ай бұрын

@@ziplepingouin1186 ah yes hope the first step towards perpetual self disappointment. 🤣

WOW! This car is HOT! And it's nice to see an electric SEDAN instead of the continuous parade of SUVs and Crossovers.

It is a nice concept like the concept of eqs the first show

Spectacular interior!

I like the ideas. I am curious what will acutely make it to the production model. I can see most of the outside be sides thew lights and grill. I can see the screen on the dash. I can’t see them implementing that interior. Maybe the colors and patterns. It would be cool if they did though.

Nice review of a really cool vehicle..nice job Mercedes.

Very nice design but I expected more sleek design side mirrors maybe integrated with side lines coming from front, not this mirrors…

Looks great !

Fortunately just a concept and the production version will look 100x better

8:29 that's the fragrance selection I think

The problem I see with horizontal front light bars is at night we use the changing width between lights to determine speed and distance. The bar undermines this

if this is the future of Mercedes imma stick with my 19 yo clk. tyvm.

Love this retro-futuristic design. Can’t wait to see it on other models

Amazing looks, really impressed by these new German e-cars.