CLA45 Performance Review! Just How Good is This Car at the Limit! (launch control 2016)

[@abelincoln4374]

This car has an absurd amount of grip. Never fails to put a smile on my face.

[@francishung6935]

Great review as always. Having owned an evo 6 and now a cla45. They are both the benchmarks for 4 pots in different generations

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks you m8! yes they both are the pinnacle of there own generation for a all wheel drive 4 banger :)

[@a88888888a]

Any reliability issues?

[@djvali9577]

this car does look like a blast on a backroad!

[@dspada67]

Great work buddy. Awesome little beast. We have the hatch at work think it’s a 15 , it’s a ripper.

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers thanks! yes they really are little rockets eh haha

[@D_J_G88]

Like a mini r35. Really gettin into your reviews Btw, keep up the good work mate 👍🏼 I saw one yesterday with a full exhaust system one of the loudest 4 cyl cars I've ever heard. My ls2 sounds better though 😉

[@RossReviewsau]

Dylan 🇦🇺 yes! It really is kinda like a mini r35 🤣🔥 glad your enjoying the channel! These cars are insane for a 4cyl the exhaust note gets me every time! Can’t beat a V8 tho 😅

[@liaross9364]

Beautiful Car

[@videomaker8207]

4.1 SECONDS?!?!? That’s as fast as a hsv gts gen f

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s really fast when using launch control

[@Keith-cl3th]

Yep and that’s real. I have the 2018 model with all the bells and whistles and clocked a 4.25 on a bad start! My car even has the increased top speed added. Fun, fun car!!

[@mattiaoculisti-szabo781]

Getting it tmrw so so excited

[@RossReviewsau]

nice one.. great cars

[@StreetPhat]

2 years later I wonder how it has held up

[@phoenixbi6123]

hey, is the 2016 version of CLA45 has the throttle delay in 1st & reverse gears problem as the 2014 version that you tested?

[@user-oq1vy4wn1u]

Waw u a good yotuber u deserve a sub and like nice

[@RossReviewsau]

beqo ninxh5 thank you🙏 appreciate the support

[@StreetPhat]

2024 I'm buying this car but i honestly prefer 2014 model more.. I love this car God knows

[@RossReviewsau]

Fun cars

[@gorsair7458]

O'Brien road?

[@RossReviewsau]

Gorsair thats the one!😆

[@Monstero5o]

Really needs to remove that red lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Beast60 agreed would look better all black 🔥

[@Monstero5o]

@@RossReviewsau i was thinking pink

[@RossReviewsau]

Beast60 🤦‍♂️lol

[@vanaxel]

Red makes it look like bogan car

[@TheEvanMahon]

This or a Golf R Mk 7.5?

[@simonhartley2772]

Great review

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks 🙏

[@simonhartley2772]

@@RossReviewsau been wanting a first edition CLA45 for a while. Will be sourcing one for myself later this year so your review was good info

[@gaycarboys]

could you drive a car with stiff suspension daily? Always curious

[@RossReviewsau]

I could easily daily this car.. it’s stiff in race mode but once in comfort it’s not that bad of a ride 🤙

[@gaycarboys]

@@RossReviewsau How does it compare for example (choosing 2 different cars from different price ranges) compare with a KIA Stinger or Supra? Lastly, is there a ride you could not live with? I found as i got older, my tolerance for ride has changed dramatically. I'd welcome your thoughts

[@xapxllyxn473]

i want to get this or w204 c63 but idk which one to pick like which is more reliable etc

[@runslaTe]

good job bro...if only the red was gone

[@RossReviewsau]

theo raptis thanks m8🙌 glad you enjoyed it.. yeh would personally just make it all black 😎

[@flex69yourmum]

How did the launch control feel compared to the EVO X?

[@RossReviewsau]

1000X more violent Regular acceleration feels similar but the launch was insane

[@David-tm8ku]

Your face @ launch control = Sold it.

[@RossReviewsau]

I wasn’t ready eh🤣 thing went hard!

[@Andibashar471]

Evo 10 or cla 45 AMG what you recommend?

[@RossReviewsau]

stock = AMG modified = EVO

[@almanu04]

Can i swap a 2016 ecu into my 2014? Are they compatible? Just wondering coz i want more power

[@RossReviewsau]

un-sure on that sorry

[@motivationalsnips]

tune for $2k will get you around the 4.1sec mark and 35-40kw more power

[@Khalid-gw4gw]

The only difference is the tune between a prefacelift and facelift, any aftermarket tune will bring either one into the mid to high 3 sec mark 0-100

[@dntworry6719]

Is there a delay at all when you press the gas?

[@dntworry6719]

And what model has the button to stiffen the suspension ?

[@RossReviewsau]

The only delay you get in this car is when you floor it from slow speed/stopped (unless you use launch control) this car is seriously quick tho I promise you. The facelifted CLA45s like the one I had for suspension button 🤙

[@tilly0191]

I have 1 of these and can't for the life of me get it to launch 🤷

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a complicated system tbh

[@jakedavidcurtis9851]

ITS JUST LIKE AN EVO 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

it really is!

[@pentastarship9919]

This or FK8? DCT vs 6s Manual? Harsh ride vs Liveable ride? AWD vs FWD? I can’t choose.. Lol

[@RossReviewsau]

i havent been able to drive a FK8 yet.. but i will say this car is an absolute beast.. seriously FAST! n the AWD makes it a monster in the corners.. i would recommend you test drive both to be sure man.. only thing ill say is that the CLA45 is expensive to run.. service $$$ parts $$$ insurance $$$ + Depreciation.. still amazing car to drive

[@pentastarship9919]

@@RossReviewsau yeah bro.. i have test driven both.. got pro and cons FK8 - cheap to maintain but the mod temptation is real ( usd 3k just for an 18” wheels ).. plus hondata and some minor bolts on to have a 45 AMG performance and not sure if manual 6s still relevant in 2020 , I’ve driven manuals for 8 yrs ( B series) vtec CLA45 AMG - Beast for sure + superb transmission .. not much mods needed.. pretty sure the maintenance on upside but it doesn’t come in 1 shot as FK8 bolt ons and management) Both cars hold value pretty well id say where I’m comin from (Malaysia) after 3 yrs CLA45 still hold 70% residual value due to an inflated newer version of CLA45s

[@RossReviewsau]

@@pentastarship9919 ah guess that changes things then if your in malaysia i assumed US haha yeh look i still cant really give you a def answer haha i really liked this CLA45 tho.. i gotta get my hands on a FK8

[@pentastarship9919]

@@RossReviewsau you should man.. each cars has their own characters.. i had enough of honda and manual transmissions 😝..therefore the CLA45 came into serious considerations .. I bet the CLA45 price everywhere is quite strong in terms of the depreciation it’s pretty much more reliable unlike other EU cars.. Were considering Golf R , but the VW (Visit Workshop) reputation over here is terrible hence the nickname 🤣😂

[@tylerbarrett8960]

Is this car reliable cuz I’m thinking about getting a 2016 with around 35k miles

[@RossReviewsau]

unless you have no money worries i would stay away.. i have heard they have issues the older they get and because they run crazy stock boost.. they flog out quick i think

[@SpeedforceM3competition]

@@RossReviewsau was wondering how the reliability compares to an s3

[@RidingWithBobby]

For those in the future wondering, I bought my 2016 with 30K miles and have 95K miles on it now with a Eurocharged stage 2 tune for most of those miles I put on it. No issues with the motor or any drivetrain parts. I've only had issues with the headlights getting water in them and wheel bends from the low profile tires lol.

[@ORG4Runna]

did you use race start to launch it?

[@RossReviewsau]

not sure to be honest this car had chinese in the infotainment so i went blind lol.. but i def engaged launch control

[@ORG4Runna]

Ross Reviews sounds like launch control wasn’t engaged “race start”. I had a evo x fbo plus e85 and my cla45 with racestart feels faster than my evo on a launch.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@ORG4Runna there may be a setting to increase the revs? but it was definitely engaged if you see in the video the first pull i do is without it and its significantly slower.. 4.1 seconds is no easy number thats quick! i reckon it launched harder as well with launch control engaged

[@ORG4Runna]

@@RossReviewsau whoops i guessed i missed the part where you engaged racestart lol.

[@RossReviewsau]

Bishops 5:45

[@rob88888]

Would like to see what you had to say but what you’ve done to that car is making my eyes hurt.

[@RossReviewsau]

What did I do to it 😳🤣??

[@ShaighJosephson]

I hate the high-clacking stock exhaust sound of them...and your fake enthusiasm going fast was BS... You turn people off by doing that crap...

[@RossReviewsau]

This was early days in my KZbin channel

[@kaneiii3342]

Most annoying music ever

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers

[@beaugunn2632]

Aber es ist nur ein Vierzylinder! Es wird nicht dauern, wenn zu stark gedrückt. Ich würde lieber einen Panzer fahren, und wer hat den blutigen Krieg überhaupt gewonnen?

[@RossReviewsau]

Tony Buhagiar lol I didn’t know you speak German 🤔🤣 Yes it’s only a 4 cyl but will give a good fight to just about any big v8 on the road 👊😎