Should You Buy a MERCEDES CLA? (Test Drive & Review MK1)

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[@bobmcdade5217]

I've pretty much given up on other car review sites as the majority are obsessed with car porn, reviewing £100K+ cars that the vast majority will never drive. Your approach is more akin to the Readers Wives section of a jazz mag in that it features cars I actually have a chance of riding one day. Congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers.

[@animalcol1]

Tea shot out my nose laughing at that comment! Have a like, you legend!!👍😂

[@popeye2089]

😂😂

[@dustingofthedecks]

I totally agree, all rich daddies boys trying to live the dream with huge pcp payments! Then it bites them in the buttocks on the final balloon payment lol

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

@@dustingofthedecks nah, the rich daddy boys drive daddy's car or they get one for their 18th birthday...

[@lesleyfernandez636]

'Gardening in their attic' 😂😆😆😂

[@antonycharnock2993]

While banging out some Urban shite from their A-Class faux AMG insured in their parents name...Believe I've done insurance quotes for them...£25,000?

[@ondrej185]

@@antonycharnock2993 "urban" shite :)) lmao where are the times when we called it "rap music"

[@twfy861]

The one liners by Matt on this one as as sharp as a laser #onpoint 😂

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

took me a second...

[@stewartcoleman]

@@twfy861 razor even

[@ericgeorge5483]

I love the styling both inside and out; funky and fresh and I think it's a car with real presence. I really like the CLA.

[@basstrammel1322]

Agreed. Always been saying it's the best looking "obtainable" car in ages.

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@basstrammel1322 I doub't I will ever obtain one. Shame really.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

The droopy rear is for aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. It's been Mercedes' design language for their sedans since the W205 C class

[@Therollingpanda]

Smooth fm is the thinking man’s radio station

[@ianmowbray3284]

Love the way you review cars that normal people can afford. 👍🏻

[@jonathanholley8043]

Many congrats on reaching 100k mark , showing 101k on the video now, well deserved as your content is always well thought out and a wide range of cars that normal people would want . Keep honing that sense of humour !

[@bmw3-er]

I really hooked by his way of explaining cars.

[@ichbindoof2004]

I share your videos with everyone. They are absolutely brilliant mate, even my mum who has no interest in cars likes your videos as they are so funny and honest.

[@markdance574]

Matt - great commentary as always - truly funny yet informative.

[@scalecrawlnl]

Thank you Matt, big fun and on point review 👍 What beautiful landscape with cool clouds 😎

[@del7723]

PLEASE. NEVER change :)

[@antking8847]

Congrats on the 101k subs Matt - well deserved. Well done to the other 100,999 people with class

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@Ionut2682]

This is the most beautiful car i have ever seen. And i just got one 2 weeks ago. And i still cant believe it. I love it so much!

[@julianheritage6436]

Well done on 100k subs, well deserved, love all the videos

[@Paul-gp3sn]

Loving the content mate, keep up the great work, thank you 😊

[@stephenalgarve9394]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers Mat, thoroughly deserved, absolutely the best channel out there ......... Keep it up mate 👍👍👍

[@jakefoster9651]

Congratulations on 100k genuinely exited for what you are going to do with this channel keep up what your doing matt!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you

[@kiwirangerover6052]

Really enjoy your videos and the different types of cars featured

[@darrenquarterman2611]

Under rated car show great content

[@Kopano.Tlali69]

I see no lie

[@TheGazza636]

Without doubt the channel to go to if your thinking of buying a new used car .

[@jazzflute2465]

100k nice one mate, well deserved 👏👏

[@MrMarko4]

Another great video, love your funny analogies 🤣 I have my own view on those dash screens, personally I think they look like a tablet that's been won out of one of those stacker machines in the motorway services, then stuck to the dash with blue tac 😀

[@Richiebxrry]

The comment about gardening in your attic was the min I knew I needed to subscribe. Fantastic and relatable review

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thank you. Welcome to the channel

[@markl7317]

Another great video Matt. I agree, the rear lights look like Dame Edna Everidge’s glasses.

[@raymondhunt6109]

Well Done on the 100k Matt, love your style.

[@qaiserkhan1436]

excellent review as always, looking forward to many more

[@catherinehudson9197]

Had one of these, kept it 8 months before swapping back to an E class. Hated the way it drove. Loved the look of it inside and out though which was what caught my attention initially.

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Congratulations on hitting 100,000, you deserve it! Onwards and upwards.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@gordon7470]

With your sense of humour you could sell me anything while I was laughing my socks off 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha cheers

[@Billy_Warren]

Again, loving the cheeky AP reference, keep up the good work! Java! 💪

[@blagshaw]

Love another partridge reference Carol. Keep it up

[@katep973]

I'm an owner of the shooting brake version and I managed to fit a double bed from IKEA in it with the passenger seat pushed to its max forward position. It's so practical whilst looking far more stylish than other estates. It gets a lot of slack for being a confusing target audience, but for me as a single person who needed a big car for loading things, and not wanting to look too much of a grandma, it's really gorgeous. Look out for the night pack versions with nice alloys, makes them look a lot faster then they are. To drive, 220d is just purely polite, it'll do what you ask in a controller manner. It's not exciting, but it can more than do the job you need. Brilliant car, but I might get a sports car instead now that my practical needs are diminishing :D

[@blasterboy1604]

Congrats on 100 thousand subscribers

[@iandeakin4503]

Hey mat ,congratulations on the holy grail of 100k .another great vid .👍🏆

[@HighPeakAutos]

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[@ralph.provis]

You definitely deserve 100k Matt!

[@zainulaabideenmulla]

‘A magpie’s wet dream’ 😂

[@5uper5tarUK]

Your metaphors are brilliant!

[@MrDGR1]

Hey Matt, I'm an OG subscriber. You actually commented on one of my videos 2 years ago. Congrats on 100k subscribers.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you

[@jonathonwilliams93]

Congrats on the 100k subs Matt! Well deserved!

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[@roye.508]

100k subs well deserved!!

[@vailydragon]

Big congratulations Matt on 100,000. Great channel - Big fan.

[@HighPeakAutos]

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[@tj9382]

I’m loving these reviews, entertainment value 10/10

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@harryew]

Your videos are great mate, much appreciated! Would you consider adding a few key specs to the vid descriptions? It would make finding something within in a price/power range a lot easier, for example. Cheers!

[@garrygreen3210]

Congrats on the 100k!

[@shanecolton3500]

Omg that FM DAB combined setup would drive me mad....defo the sort of thing you might not find on a test drive, only when you land home with the car.

[@Bootneck-RMC]

I do like this car, the only thing I don't like is the i-pad stuck to the dash, but I would probably get used to it over time. Another great review Matt, thank you. 👍

[@jldp24]

Wow you actually pretty good..your delivery is crisp..with satire. Subbed

[@ValentinG23]

Congrats on the 100k , great to be on of them !!!👏👏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@ShakuntTambe]

Congrats on the 100k! Keep them coming 🎉

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[@pablor6809]

Another great vid mate please do a review on a BMW 6 series gran coupe.

[@KillFleming]

Just found this channel sir and I am consuming your vids at an alarming rate! Great content sir

[@HighPeakAutos]

Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching

[@rockstargamesultimatefan3648]

Entertaining as always Matt! Thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Keep it up 👍🏼

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

Shooting Brake looks much better in my mind and it's a lot more practical.

[@lordtiny157]

Huge congrats and deserved 100k subs

[@liamphillips3753]

Gardening in your attic brilliant that car is stunning love the video mate 😂😂😂😂

[@jasonchurch7903]

"That grill is like a magpies wet dream!" hands down best one liner in a car review I've heard to date!!! #subscribed :)

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for the sub!

[@R-Tap]

I like the CLA, estate version is a bit mad looking and is my fav.

[@nervo6321]

Thanks for the vid man having been toying with the idea of changing my 4 series for a CLA found the review most informative...which at the end of the day is what most people want, your excellent humorous anecdotes are the icing on the cake.Smooth FM you are right their play list is hideously bad !

[@nashhodge3803]

I’d keep the 4 series. I hated the way the cla drove whereas the 4 series is a proper drivers car

[@AJ-ze1pd]

Did you ever decide to go for it? I currently have a 4 series and due to budget changes was thinking of doing the same

[@nervo6321]

Havent changed yet going to view a Alfa Romeo Giulia tomorrow as it happens 😁

[@ThePauly901]

i really emjoy your presentation style, thanx

[@kb4731]

keep it up man 🔥🔥🔥

[@stewartcoleman]

Well done Matt 100k is a massive achievement,you deserve it keep it up love your frankness but subtle way you explain things,I'm glad the men in blue pulled you over,they might learn something 😂😂🚙👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@richardcrossley5581]

Congrats on the 100K subscribers.

[@oliverlondon5246]

Congrats to 100K!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@gabrielhoegarden7140]

you got all these great 2nd hand car review..loving it yo 🔥

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks for watching

[@bazmina]

Great video matt

[@ashveermahabir3613]

Congratulations on 100 000 subscribers Matt!

[@HighPeakAutos]

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[@elecsoulmusic]

Well done Matt 100k subs! 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

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[@thierryvt]

the dab thing is done way better in newer models (I drive a 2020 A class) where you can scroll through fm channels and if a DAB alternative is available it'll automatically grab that. Conversely if the car loses the DAB signal it will automatically and (usually) seamlessly switch over to the FM signal if it exists.

[@spankysmp]

Good stuff. No shouty music. Great video. You know what I like about your vids as opposed to others, it's like I'm just sat in the passenger seat having a chat. Keep it up :-)

[@alanthompson8992]

Just bought a 2015 cla220 and I love it.... Especially because my car before this was an Audi q7....

[@zakrialatifsaqib2804]

Great vid entertaining and informative

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers

[@paulhopkins603]

Good honest review, as ever 😁

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Your description of this car is bang on, my gripe it is that’s it’s too small on the inside...

[@mudskipper0075]

Great news on the 100k subs and well deserved ...

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks

[@stephenlane9168]

Another good video Matt. 👌

[@arrangrant6037]

Congratulations on your 100k subscribers great channel you deserve it

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you very much!

[@robwhellams7752]

100k quality Matt keep going love your channel I treated my self. To a boxster S because of your review

[@HighPeakAutos]

Nice!!

[@lesvosace602]

Rylan is advertising on your channel for the new 14 day money back used cars you hate. :P

[@lj2684]

Oh yeah Cinch

[@arrangrant6037]

Yeah I’m really fed up with the one where the guy didn’t get the snip

[@SprayIgniteBoom]

Thanks Matt!!! The verdict is BUY IT!

[@Rob1Rich]

Great video as always. You're going to get some stick for Smooth FM 😉

[@kb9072]

There is an A-Class Saloon/Sedan. I've not seen many but they are produced. The CLA is more a 4 door coupe style version of the A-Class. Oh and I love the looks of the CLA including the rear. 15 minutes after watching this I saw an A-Class being pulled over by the Police. Love the channel/reviews, keep it up.

[@martinmcgoldrick1357]

Chav mobile requires white tracksuit and gold chain

[@cnvdh3514]

Test drove a 2016 CLA220d (non AMG) in yearly 2020 before the lockdown and it was a really nice drive. My brother chose the backseat he is 5'9" and he was fine for the short trip. The auto gearbox was a bit weird when pulling away from a traffic light but once you get going it's a comfy drive

[@Sweepdog700]

Congratulations on 100k subs

[@tupcho33]

love your videos, would it be possible to give us your opinion on for whom the car that you are showing is aimed towards ... midlife crisis , people who want something reliable , slow but cheap and so on . Thank you for the video, once again- love your videos as they are

[@juelz4516]

I like this guys analogies

[@frantikfueled]

Most of these in Finland are cla180 and I wondered why they’re so cheap and so many on the road. It has a 1,5 Renault engine so that explains that. This 220 seems like a good car actually.

[@davewatts7444]

Don't want a manual but fully loaded is a nice combination

[@Tuffluk]

Another good review Matt. I do believe it's time you started to sell your brand with High Peak Autos t shirts and car accessories. I would certainly ditch my merc number plates for yours.

[@PaulSteere]

Re the digital radio, my workmate has one of these he got for his wife which he drives to work sometimes. He has this local side hustle where he activates CarPlay/Android Auto on certain 2015-16 Mercs - including the CLA - with this USB key type thing he got off eBay. You can then use the RadioPlayer app on that as well as all the other stuff (Spotify/Apple Music, Google Maps, Waze etc). 5 minute job if someone does it in your area, shouldn’t be more than £25 quid unless they’re really profiteering.

[@philipcross5332]

Congratulations on 100k subs 👏 Great channel and keep up the good work 👍 👏

[@HighPeakAutos]

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[@IonDragonRivenEUW]

It's a lovely car. I went from 2014 Audi A1 1.6 Diesel to 2019 CLA 220 2.0L petrol.

[@leedstown]

Brilliant as always matt. I would like to see a review of the mercedes c class saloon, w205, from 2014 to 2020, I think these are the best compact saloon. Most are the 2,1 diesel, auto, AMG line premium plus are great spec I owned one 12 months the interiors are equal to audi and bmw, regards Mark

[@robinjones6999]

Dont change Mat - love your content

[@HighPeakAutos]

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[@HiddenGully]

Great review, very well spoken

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@jamessheehy4895]

Love the partridge reference! Spot on!

[@animalcol1]

Ahhh haaaaaaa!!

[@athollmcnicoll256]

Nothing wrong Matt with a "Soggy Rear End" Had one yesterday, after eating an over specified Chili Pizza but no need to dwell on that and having driven |Mercs, know the good ones from the bad. Cheers and I'm one of them 100,000 you mentioned so I am chuffed I managed to get you there .

[@animalcol1]

Good god man, go easy on the chilli. You'll do yourself a mischief ! 🔥🔥

[@donsoley746]

Another very enjoyable review.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks again!

[@brickiebrigg3022]

I took this car to a dogging spot in the Surrey hills and it performed great

[@JoePineappless]

Great vid as usual..........congrats on the 100k..........soon be 250k !

[@HighPeakAutos]

Fingers crossed!