Mercedes-Benz India that has launched the special edition versions of its entry-level cars - the A-Class and the B-Class, is now planning to bring in the CLA 45 AMG. Expected to be launched next month, the CLA 45 AMG is the performance-oriented version of the company's sub-compact sedan CLA.
Powering the CLA 45 AMG is the world's most powerful series production 4-cylinder engine. Its 2.0-litre direct-injection turbocharged petrol unit churns out 355bhp and 450Nm of torque, and is capable of touching 100Km/h mark from standstill in mere 4.6 seconds, with a top-speed of 250Km/h.
Transmitting power to the all four wheels of the car, via Mercedes' 4MATIC drivetrain system, is a 7-speed AMG Speedshift gearbox. Features that Mercedes will offer with the CLA 45 AMG are nine airbags, adaptive brake with Hold function as well as attention assist, Apple iPhone supported display with TFT technology and several others.
To be brought as CBU (Completely Built-up Unit), the CLA 45 AMG will be the most affordable AMG model in India. However, it will still cost more than that of the regular Mercedes ML Class. The regular CLA will be launched by the early next year and will be pitted against the A3 Sedan - soon to be Audi's most affordable car in India. Since the Audi A3 Sedan will be priced around Rs. 20-22 lakh, expect the regular CLA too to be coming at around the same price.
Other AMG model that the company might soon launch is the new C 63 AMG, as the current regular C-Class will soon be replaced by the new-gen model and an AMG model based on that should be here. The company has also removed the existing C63 AMG from its official Indian website, which further assures us of the new C63 AMG coming to India.
