மெர்ஸிடீஸ் பென்ஸ் சிஎல்ஏ 2015-2016 200 சிஜிஐ

CLA 2015-2016 200 CGI மதிப்பீடு

The iconic luxury car maker Mercedes Benz India has officially brought the highly acclaimed CLA class sedan to the country's automobile market. This stunning sedan is made available in quite a few trim levels among which, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 200 CGI Sport is the top end petrol trim. This variant houses a 1991cc turbocharged engine that can accelerate from 0 to 100 Kmph mark in just 7.6 seconds. In terms of features, this trim gets a slew of advanced aspects including three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, electrically adjustable front seats with memory package and an automatic climate control unit. At the same time, it also gets an ECO Start/Stop function that helps the engine to deliver better mileage and performance. On the other hand, it gets several restraint and security features including three point seatbelts with load limiter, six airbags and engine immobilizer device, which safeguards the vehicle and its passengers as well. The manufacturer has given utmost importance to its external appearance, as a result of which, it gets a sleek structure with several striking cosmetics. At the same time, it also focused on its interiors by using high quality scratch resistant materials and leather trims. In addition to these, it also used chrome and a lot of wood accents, which gives a regal stance to the cabin. This vehicle is currently available with an attractive warranty of 3-years without any restraint to its mileage.

Exteriors:

This luxury sedan has an extremely stylish body design, thanks to its precisely crafted body structure, which makes it look like a coupe. Its front facade has a radiant headlight cluster that is powered by a bi-xenon lamps along with signature LED DRLs. In the center, it has a trademark radiator grille in diamond pattern featuring a silver coated horizontal slat. Furthermore, it is also embedded with a company's logo that gives it a dynamic stance. The front bumper has a sporty design featuring three air intake sections, which gives a rugged stance to the frontage. Coming to the side facet, this sedan has a sleek coupe-like body structure that embraced with a lot of expressive lines. Its massive fenders are skilfully fitted with sturdy set of 5-twin spoke design alloy wheels, which are further embedded with brand's logo. Furthermore, features like chrome window sills, ORVMs with integrated LED blinkers and body colored door handles enhances its stylish appeal. This sedan has a lustrous rear profile, where it is fitted with dual tone bumper that has a rugged design. The tailgate has a curvy design and it is surrounded by LED brake lights, which dazzles this facet.

Interiors:

The internal cabin of this Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class 200 CGI Sport trim has a plus ambiance owing to its attractive color scheme. It is also made using high quality scratch resistant materials along with leather upholstery, which further adds to the majestic look of the interior. At the same time, its illuminated control switches and chrome along with wood accents gives a sublime lok to the cabin. All the seats inside are ergonomically designed, wherein the front seats have electrically adjustable function along with memory package. Furthermore, they also have 4-way lumbar support that further adds tot he comfort. The dashboard has a very attractive design, which is embodied with a large instrument cluster with twin-pipe design. It shows information related to fuel levels, engine temperature, vehicle's speed, rpm levels and other such aspects.

Engine and Performance:

This trim is equipped with a powerful 2.0-litre petrol engine that has homogeneous direct fuel injection system featuring piezo injectors. At the same time, it also has a turbocharger that enhances its power production. It comprises of 4-cylinders based on DOHC valve configuration, which displaces 1991cc. This petrol mill can produce a maximum power of 181bhp at 5500rpm that results in a peak torque output of 300Nm between 1200 to 4000rpm. The automaker has paired this power plant to a seven speed DSG automatic transmission gearbox that sends out the torque output to its rear wheels. This vehicle requires only about 7.8 seconds to break the 100 Kmph speed mark and can go up to a maximum speed of 235 Kmph.

Braking and Handling:

The manufacturer has equipped its front axles with a McPherson Strut system, while pairing its rear one with a robust 4-link suspension, which helps to keep this sedan stable. In terms of braking, all its four wheels have been fitted with internally vented disc brakes, which offers efficient braking performance. At the same time, it also has ABS with emergency brake assistance system that augments this braking mechanism. Furthermore, the automaker has also incorporated an electronic stability program along with acceleration skid control function, which improves the agility by minimizing the loss of traction.

Comfort Features:

This Mercedes-Benz CLA Class 200 CGI Sport trim is blessed with an array of comfort features. Its dashboard is fitted with a 2-zone automatic air conditioning system including rear air vents, which helps to keep the ambiance pleasant by regulating the air temperature. This trim also has a list of features including accessory power socket, rear back-rest with 60:40 split folding facility, multi-functional display with trip computer and a lot of storage compartments. In addition to these, it has aspects like reversing camera, outside temperature display, hill start assist, heated rear window with timer control and a 6.6-litre glove box. This high end variant is also blessed with an advanced Audio 20 CD infotainment system including a Harman Kardon Logic 7 surround sound system that delivers exceptional sound output.

Safety Features:

This top end petrol trim is blessed with a series of advanced protective features, which maximizes the protection to the occupants inside. It has a list of restraint systems including three point ELR seat belts for all five seats, six airbags, child proofing for doors and windows along with ISOFIX child seat attachment points at rear. While its safety functions include adaptive brakes with hill start assist, anti lock braking system, emergency braking assistance, brake pad wear indicator and ESP with acceleration skid control. At the same time, it also gets a few security features including electronic immobilizer, central locking with interior switch, crash sensor and automatic door locking with emergency opening function.

Pros:

1. Interior space and seating arrangement is luxurious.

2. Fuel economy is considerably good.

Cons:

1. Low ground clearance is its disadvantage.

2. There is no COMAND Online multimedia system.