This car has an absurd amount of grip. Never fails to put a smile on my face.
@francishung69354 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. Having owned an evo 6 and now a cla45. They are both the benchmarks for 4 pots in different generations
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Thanks you m8! yes they both are the pinnacle of there own generation for a all wheel drive 4 banger :)
@a88888888a3 жыл бұрын
Any reliability issues?
@djvali95774 жыл бұрын
this car does look like a blast on a backroad!
@dspada674 жыл бұрын
Great work buddy. Awesome little beast. We have the hatch at work think it’s a 15 , it’s a ripper.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
cheers thanks! yes they really are little rockets eh haha
@D_J_G884 жыл бұрын
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 😉
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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 😅
@liaross93644 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Car
@videomaker82073 жыл бұрын
4.1 SECONDS?!?!? That’s as fast as a hsv gts gen f
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
It’s really fast when using launch control
@Keith-cl3th2 жыл бұрын
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-szabo7813 жыл бұрын
Getting it tmrw so so excited
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
nice one.. great cars
@StreetPhat5 ай бұрын
2 years later I wonder how it has held up
@phoenixbi61237 ай бұрын
hey, is the 2016 version of CLA45 has the throttle delay in 1st & reverse gears problem as the 2014 version that you tested?
@user-oq1vy4wn1u4 жыл бұрын
Waw u a good yotuber u deserve a sub and like nice
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
beqo ninxh5 thank you🙏 appreciate the support
@StreetPhat5 ай бұрын
2024 I'm buying this car but i honestly prefer 2014 model more.. I love this car God knows
@RossReviewsau5 ай бұрын
Fun cars
@gorsair74584 жыл бұрын
O'Brien road?
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Gorsair thats the one!😆
@Monstero5o4 жыл бұрын
Really needs to remove that red lol
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Beast60 agreed would look better all black 🔥
@Monstero5o4 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau i was thinking pink
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Beast60 🤦♂️lol
@vanaxel3 жыл бұрын
Red makes it look like bogan car
@TheEvanMahon2 ай бұрын
This or a Golf R Mk 7.5?
@simonhartley27722 жыл бұрын
Great review
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@simonhartley27722 жыл бұрын
@@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
@gaycarboys4 жыл бұрын
could you drive a car with stiff suspension daily? Always curious
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
I could easily daily this car.. it’s stiff in race mode but once in comfort it’s not that bad of a ride 🤙
@gaycarboys4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@xapxllyxn47310 ай бұрын
i want to get this or w204 c63 but idk which one to pick like which is more reliable etc
@runslaTe4 жыл бұрын
good job bro...if only the red was gone
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
theo raptis thanks m8🙌 glad you enjoyed it.. yeh would personally just make it all black 😎
@flex69yourmum3 жыл бұрын
How did the launch control feel compared to the EVO X?
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
1000X more violent Regular acceleration feels similar but the launch was insane
@David-tm8ku3 жыл бұрын
Your face @ launch control = Sold it.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t ready eh🤣 thing went hard!
@Andibashar4714 жыл бұрын
Evo 10 or cla 45 AMG what you recommend?
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
stock = AMG modified = EVO
@almanu044 жыл бұрын
Can i swap a 2016 ecu into my 2014? Are they compatible? Just wondering coz i want more power
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
un-sure on that sorry
@motivationalsnips4 жыл бұрын
tune for $2k will get you around the 4.1sec mark and 35-40kw more power
@Khalid-gw4gw2 жыл бұрын
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
@dntworry67194 жыл бұрын
Is there a delay at all when you press the gas?
@dntworry67194 жыл бұрын
And what model has the button to stiffen the suspension ?
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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 🤙
@tilly01913 ай бұрын
I have 1 of these and can't for the life of me get it to launch 🤷
@RossReviewsau3 ай бұрын
It’s a complicated system tbh
@jakedavidcurtis98514 жыл бұрын
ITS JUST LIKE AN EVO 😂
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
it really is!
@pentastarship99193 жыл бұрын
This or FK8? DCT vs 6s Manual? Harsh ride vs Liveable ride? AWD vs FWD? I can’t choose.. Lol
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
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
@pentastarship99193 жыл бұрын
@@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
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@pentastarship99193 жыл бұрын
@@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 🤣😂
@tylerbarrett89603 жыл бұрын
Is this car reliable cuz I’m thinking about getting a 2016 with around 35k miles
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
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
@SpeedforceM3competition2 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau was wondering how the reliability compares to an s3
@RidingWithBobby Жыл бұрын
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.
@ORG4Runna4 жыл бұрын
did you use race start to launch it?
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
not sure to be honest this car had chinese in the infotainment so i went blind lol.. but i def engaged launch control
@ORG4Runna4 жыл бұрын
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.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@@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
@ORG4Runna4 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau whoops i guessed i missed the part where you engaged racestart lol.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Bishops 5:45
@rob888882 жыл бұрын
Would like to see what you had to say but what you’ve done to that car is making my eyes hurt.
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
What did I do to it 😳🤣??
@ShaighJosephson Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
This was early days in my KZbin channel
@kaneiii33423 жыл бұрын
Most annoying music ever
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
cheers
@beaugunn26324 жыл бұрын
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?
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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 👊😎