This electric Mercedes CLA shows the future of Mercedes!

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►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzbin.info 00:00 electric Mercedes CLA 00:58 new MMA platform EV & ICE 01:42 Length and siblings 02:01 Efficiency and range 03:03 RWD or AWD 03:41 Interior: doors and materials 04:51 Seats and comfort 06:13 Cockpit and user interface 07:48 Open floor 08:10 New MB OS infotainment 09:31 Rear seats 10:28 Child safety 11:26 Game changer for Mercedes EVs? Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

[@gvaley]

Stylistically, it reminds me of a 50s attempt at a futuristic vehicle.

[@paulklp8262]

Looks like a nuke powered car from Fallout on the inside. I love it.

[@Harimaru1337]

This is exactly what I thought.

[@goodfes]

it certainly does echo the 50's future car but time and time again designers look back for inspiration and they never really sell well

[@MichelHenriTonneau]

....not sure. The exterior is glamour, the interior is futuristic back to 1950s.too much blinking from my point of view. Could just be the environment and colors that give me this not positive feeling. Will however hold my definitive view at another review

[@katiecannon8186]

50s meets 70s disco ball.

[@Mancooo]

The interior looks like a Turkish wedding hall 😂

[@przemekmoszczynski1166]

😂

[@yes8032]

😂😂😂

[@yaseminaktas2845]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nightowl1923]

Hahahaha 😂 True that!

[@dj1nnie]

Manco biliyo... 😅

[@cookieman2684]

- How many stars do we put on the car? - YES

[@MysteriousTony]

The interior looks like a 70s bowling alley. I was expecting a bowling ball to roll out of that chrome center console. The exterior is perfect.

[@mrdol]

😂😂 that's a great parallel

[@carlbengtsson355]

Haha, spot on

[@SomeUnremarkableGuy]

This looks something like Louis Vitton would make. Just replace star symbols with LV sign.

[@carrieng112]

😂😂😂 good said

[@franciscoribeiro9103]

I imagine a front crash bill

[@derlangsame7813]

Insurance

[@thearousedeunuch]

If you can afford a car like this, you don't care about bills. You just swipe your credit card or have your insurance company pay for all the repairs. This is a Mercedes, not a Dacia. Also... PORTUGAL, CARALHO! :D

[@dongolahmed]

One kidney

[@JayyyCloud]

@@thearousedeunuch except that a CLA was never supposed to be a luxurious car, it was an entry level car

[@jomo2483]

Well it's a Mercedes, it's not for us who worry about bills. The CLA is meant for people the 23 year old who just landed their first job with McKinley or something. So they still have money in the bank

[@holgerdziekanski2211]

The design is great. Especially the proportions and finally a compact electric car. I'm looking forward to the production version.

[@jasondickens9003]

It's nice to see what Mercedes did in the front grille department. Rather than go with an EV flat slab on front, Mercedes has given the front grille some personality and some depth and dimensionality. Job well done. When you were sitting in the rear seat it was obvious that comfort will be a challenge for someone of your height. The rear seat cushion is too low because your knees were so far upright due to the low seat cushion position rather then the natural square sitting position.

[@hyypersonic]

You guys are one of KZbin’s greatest car channels. Everything about your videos is incredible

[@GUIGU32]

The interior looks like an American diner. IMO

[@exasolar]

Does it have Christmas mode for the lights? 😂

[@benjaminsmith2287]

All of those 3 pointed stars add up to creating clutter. It looks so forced and terrible.

[@dr80008]

Perfect car for tacky people who need to have every square cm of their clothes and accessories covered with logos of LV, Supreme or Balenciaga.

[@samueld6511]

Yes Mercedes is going from Classy to tacky

[@shroomyesc]

It's interesting that you can see where the production front and rear lightbars will go as there are cut outs for them in the body, but in this concept there is only floating strips in that space.

[@infj2177]

As a designer, the interior is stunning! The screen fading in the panel is beautiful. This needs to see the light.

[@rbmedd]

I really like the exterior architecture. It is seriously the first electric vehicle that has impressed me stylistically. Great get, Thomas!

[@iCoolaxe]

The VISION EQS looked fantastic as well. The final product though ended up looking like a total turd. The same likely applies for this car as well.

[@treloskostas]

Nice concept. Some physical buttons under the screen wouldn’t be so bad idea, especially for some basic functions

[@MuitoDaora]

5 dials: Fan Speed, 2 for Temperature, Volume, Seek/next and previous

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Holy cow, Thomas...! You get some incredible new vehicle review 'scoops', don't you...!! Mercedes clearly value your judgement and market appeal - quite rightly so, too, in my humble opinion. This CLA concept looks absolutely stunning. 😎

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8 !

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

07:42 i hope things like that make into the production vehicles. not enough manufacturers pay attention to the little details like the seatbelts. all use standard cheap black plastic surround on seatbelts with black seatbelts. plenty of ways they could be customised.

[@davids1816]

MB could be onto something with that little box in the footwell. If that held the chip that makes the electronics run... it would be fairly upgradable. I think future cars will be kept longer but perhaps upgraded inside the way we do with our houses.

[@alexblonduxxl]

that would be a great feature for any car, if possible to upgrade the computing power without taking apart half of the car.

[@serbzero]

Glad they used Mazda's Soul Red Crystal paint on this fine concept, looks great 😂🤗🤣❤️

[@autogefuehl]

haha =)

[@Hitstirrer]

I think that it's too 'orangy' to be Mazda red.

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

That charging pad would be horrific. slight touch of the brakes and the phone would fly out... (unless it's deeper than it looks on screen)

[@frankshabangu522]

I'm getting a lot of VW Scirocco from the front 3 quarter view. Otherwise not bad looking. Interested to see how much of this makes production.

[@matteoponzetto6682]

5:08 I really appreciate your honesty about animal skin and not following the greenwashing wave

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[@PassportBrosBusinessClass]

Interior materials make it look like one of those luxury BATHROOMS.

[@thejecs8]

What a wonderful concept car, looks modern and retro at the same time (it has a 50s aura that is lovely). Love it, what a breath of fresh air

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[@tttran60]

The exterior looks good, the interior looks like a child’s toy.

[@derbigpr500]

How to solve the efficiency issues on EVs? I know! Install as many pointless lights on the car inside and out that just consume electricity and do nothing of use. Brilliant. Give me my Nobel prize.

[@paulklp8262]

LED lights consume basically nothing. It's heating and cooling which would be the biggest drain.

[@derbigpr500]

@@paulklp8262 They still consume something, and they look stupid.

[@thearousedeunuch]

7:11 As long as there's a physical knob and physical shortcut buttons to control it, I don't mind it at all. Especially if those temperature dials actually rotate to set the temperature, as you mentioned. With that being said, though, I have to admit that it's a beautiful car as a concept. The "gaming PC thing" looks like a PC cooling system or some sort of CPU cooler.

[@MaticTheProto]

It’s the NVIDIA processor. Water cooled

[@jansimonteambondi143]

Great concept with fantastic futuristic styling. Loved the steering wheel, the air vents, the display the doors and the dashboard was a piece of art. This concept is exactly what a Mercedes is - a car that makes the owner and occupants feel very special and in the lap of sophisticated luxury. What I didn't like were the wheels (too many Mercedes stars) and cleaning the interior - it would be a dust/finger print magnet! Another great review Thomas. In comparison with the BMW - both are amazing concepts and both are winners. Anyone would be on top of the world with either car BMW should be commended for returning to beautifully styled cars - the current butt-ugly beaver tooth grille should be giving a quick death.

[@GoldenLion137]

Good review of the car, a lot better then American reviewers. Clear, concise and on point, and none of that stupid exaggeration or theatrics, good for you. And glad your taking a stand against leather interiors, something American reviewers won’t do, sadly.

[@TD1237]

Fr. America likes to poIiticise everything. Imagine the backIIash if a US presenter said what Thomas said IoI. Nice to see presenters with intergrity. Hats off to Thomas.

[@autogefuehl]

Highly appreciated!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the support !

[@GoldenLion137]

@@TD1237 It almost happened with Obama or Obama came the closest. It will happen one dayAnd if you look at the trends most if not all hyper cars have vegan interiors, because they are lighter. Most "luxury" car brands now have vegan or vegan options on their introductory and middle of the line up cars. It's getting close :)

[@eal_ppl]

Atleast it looks better than current MBenz's EV's

[@jeffs6090]

Designer: How many Mercedes stars do you want? Design mgr: YES!!!

[@CookandBakewithSamer]

Great showing for this pre-production CLA. The details and explanations you provide are wonderful. Thank you.

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Danke, Thomas! Exterior shape? Much nicer than EQ. An overdose of the logo, however. Interior? Whoa - pimped out, big time.

[@thearousedeunuch]

7:16 They're doing that so that the "poor people" (in quotations; I mean cheaper Mercedes buyers) get all the electrical/software gremlins, so that the "rich people" (S-Class buyers) don't get to be beta testers.

[@rudrarajput1791]

we would love to see a car with the same looks as EQXX, its just phenomenal! i just wish the new CLA have similar or better designs.

[@WoTjolly]

wild how german cars are getting more and more chinese and chinese cars are getting more and more german...

[@zarzaf6414]

Beat reviews as usual! And finally mercedes figured out how to make the raindrop looking good. The front is brilliant. Idk why, but german car manufacturers need to understand we need the angular designs which as it seems can be achieved even with good aerodynamics

[@claussteen2317]

Very interesting review and some interesting aspect. I really like the new vents, and the big screen also looks good, but they need to solve the issue with reflecting screens. In your video, you can also see a lot of reflections in the front screen from all the "chrome". Overall it looks good. Thank you for some great reviews.

[@gyotaku8790]

Nice car but what about the full sun exposure? How do you shade the sun roof?

[@toto-wolff]

I hope the future is not that ugly

[@jonpetter8921]

Everyone their opinion

[@TKPak1]

Is there a shade that slides under the panoramic roof?

[@nickdesigns4759]

I love the exterior but the trunk would be better if it opens like the eqs. The interior is also beautiful. the openness in the front is nice but maybe nicer if the top part was extended. The head pillows and seatbelts are nice extras. The middle screen was maybe better if it was vertical. Maybe a yoke would be nice.

[@MaticTheProto]

A yoke? Found the tesla simp, nobody wants a yoke

[@nickdesigns4759]

@@MaticTheProto i liked the yoke in the eqs concept

[@MaticTheProto]

@@nickdesigns4759 they look good but nobody wants them. Even the apologetic tesla fanboys complained to the point where Tesla added the option for a normal steering wheel

[@Knightfire66]

Eqs will cost probably 2-3x . So let it have some premium features

[@themoudstar]

Brilliant review from the main man as always! Has been reviewed by other You-tubers but Thomas is the best by far!

[@davids1816]

I'm guessing the headlights and taillights will be flush, everything white in the interior while get darker, and 2 inches of ride height will be added. It's a beautiful design.

[@stennordenmalm1735]

Nice reviuw, thanks! Very interesting EV concept. MB is on an interesting journey, started with the EQ line up, and now this. Impressive development by MB

[@millionaire9122]

Mercedes had a stunning EQS concept but the production version was a massive let down. I have a feeling they are going to do the same here.

[@terrencemathew7389]

Lol.. I was thinking about the same thing. The EQS concept was stunning. The production model looks like a Japanese/Korean copy of the concept!

[@obinna202]

I hope they keep the panoramic roof on this one

[@ziplepingouin1186]

love the new dash, lot more streamlined than the current big central screen... Also exterior design is so much better than eqe and eqs... Crossing fingers that this design concept does not change much on actual car...

[@4literv6]

Uh look at the concept merc promised&showed off for the eqs and then the actual production road car. 😑

[@ziplepingouin1186]

@@4literv6 yeah i know..... still one can hope haha

[@4literv6]

@@ziplepingouin1186 ah yes hope the first step towards perpetual self disappointment. 🤣

[@gamelopedya7781]

Very nice design but I expected more sleek design side mirrors maybe integrated with side lines coming from front, not this mirrors…

[@radudeATL]

That Mercedes star is threatening to jump the shark, so to speak.

[@PTYC933]

Interiors looks so retro, and the windscreen reflection from all that chrome is insane.

[@LarryNgetich]

I love the look of this! I'm afraid, though, that much won't make it to production.

[@podge5555]

Where will the front licence plate go? 🤔

[@richardstahli8827]

@@blue-lu3iznot quite true. Many states require a front plate in the US. It is state by state and about 30 of the 50 require a front plate.

[@kingplays5369]

Interior: 7/10 Exterior: 10/10

[@dennis.lc8407]

The dash is really nice. Of course it cant be one piece like in the eqxx due to financial reasons but I think it is still better then the current hyperscreen

[@clnred]

The problem I see with horizontal front light bars is at night we use the changing width between lights to determine speed and distance. The bar undermines this

[@mihaicostescu]

There is on the market artificial leather so refined that it makes zero sense to kill animals for dressing cars seats. I bow down to you, Thomas, for having integrity. Respect! ❤💪

[@TD1237]

Yeah. I really appreciate Thomas' humanity and sincerity.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the support my friend !

[@josmau12]

if this is the future of Mercedes imma stick with my 19 yo clk. tyvm.

[@bozidarskobalj3166]

May be 5cm more expand bottom for safety and also front bottom spoiler slight lifted and also 3-5 cm larger if batery range is big design is ok if price ok I would only gave inside a airbag suspension for slight lift easy

[@steveknick1978]

Since this is a CLA class it would compete with Model 3 & be < $50k correct?

[@ronnie5966]

Looks nice! Interior and exterior is wonderful.

[@alex135789]

WOW! What a good looking concept car. Hope most elements make it to production. Thank you, Thomas

[@AaronDbs]

The best car design inside out looks like a weeding hall

[@jorgecollado6948]

I don’t know about the car, but I can watch Thomas all day long 😊❤

[@autogefuehl]

thanks so much :)

[@mrzanderlee]

I would love these electric cars to have more hidden storage areas. Beautiful design and engaging to drive but no place to put sunglasses and other personal items. Like you, l love sustainable materials particularly when they are used in creative and design driven ways.Great intro on Mercedes and the BMW !!

[@MershedPerderders]

I can see the Mercedes design language on the B pillars and the roof area but I feel that it loses a lot of its identity at the rear. Maybe it's the browline, the shape of the tailights, and the fact that the area under the lights is not seamless with the section below it especially above the crease

[@superjarri]

I have to say Mercedes always nails it with their exterior designs. Very clean, classy and modern lines without overdoing it. The interior, though...

[@tobias7104]

Super nice design 😊

[@mistertee5000]

Mercedes always does incredible concepts. This is one of the better ones lately. It's truly gorgeous.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Pretty outside, pretty gaudy inside. Great video!

[@scorpio5646]

Interior reminds me of a 1950's diner with all the metal, chrome and neon-esque lights. Not a bad thing, pretty cool actually.

[@plin20000]

NACS socket for NA market?

[@IAG369]

It'll be difficult to tell whether the car is coming or going. The front and the back lights confused me for a sec

[@NaserDejolli]

Når kommer til salgs i Norge ?

[@autogefuehl]

More on that early 2025

[@autogefuehl]

I mean what is to come, we ll show you more soon

[@andreykovachev7002]

When i saw the thumbnail i thought this was some nice battery powered kids cars with remote control :)

[@ruozhuoli6386]

Love this retro-futuristic design. Can’t wait to see it on other models

[@malcolmhedges7346]

Next level Claire's accessories interior

[@julien.le.createur]

The star grill lighting up like a RR roof is dope

[@ganelon76]

I like the ideas. I am curious what will acutely make it to the production model. I can see most of the outside be sides thew lights and grill. I can see the screen on the dash. I can’t see them implementing that interior. Maybe the colors and patterns. It would be cool if they did though.

[@cagdak.demirel4747]

so it has a flux capacitor right next to the pedals.

[@autogefuehl]

hehe classic

[@jonpetter8921]

Cool with some retro north american treamlined art deco touch for the interior....

[@julien.le.createur]

I’d love to know how they build these one offs? how do they find new materials, how do they create all these custom made parts that are so beautiful. Do they have a very comprehensive factory that’s just for this purpose? Do they create models and work with suppliers? That would be super interesting to know because it’s definitely a crazy amount of work, probably dozens or hundreds of people involved, even up to coders and UI/UX designers. And all of these people deserve credits for creating such masterpieces. We always credit small builders for their custom project cars, but when it comes to big brands we assume it’s all easy to create these concept cars, but I’m for them it was such a passion project with a lot of late nights, problem solving, headaches, little wins, internal politics to deal with before this car is there for you to review it.

[@lopakavolmer6723]

Oh cool, airplane radar map on the sunroof, "There's a bird, there's a plane, that just hit Superman!"

[@theluftwaffel]

People always make fun about BMW and how many M badges go on their cars and Mercedes is just like lol thats nothing, hold my beer

[@Degod96]

How much is it?

[@adervis]

Beautifully designed internally and externally

[@HQBProductions]

I’m impressed by this rethink of how an EV should look inside. No hideous TV set…no cheap trim. Yes the production version will have to be more practical but the design and ideas must survive. Well done Mercedes….at last some thinking outside the 1990’s box! Now make it and get it on the roads in 2024….that soon!!!😃😃😃😃

[@NMRH258]

I wish Mercedes-Benz would design classically elegant cars again...😞😭

[@Sartheris]

I was so excited, but then I heard the platform is both for EV and ICE cars..... Come on Mercedes!

[@godofdun]

Overall really like the exterior, the interior definitely puts looks far over function however so I hope the actual production vehicle is much more toned down.

[@markswan9148]

yasa axial flux motors?

[@Aztasu]

no, axial flux motors are engineered for the standalone AMG models like the AMG GT 4-door coupe

[@Calipeixegato]

WOW! This car is HOT! And it's nice to see an electric SEDAN instead of the continuous parade of SUVs and Crossovers.

[@just4therecord]

8:29 that's the fragrance selection I think

[@RickMentore]

Insightful for Mercedes to make these designs in both electric and combustible engines. Afterall, aerodynamics dose affect MPG! Won't the excessive lighting negatively affect battery levels!

[@MichaelBertolino]

Took Mercedes a couple years, but they finally made a fantastic looking production ready electric car!

[@REACTIONSUNLIMITED]

Is the car super low in height or is the man just super tall?

[@dennis.lc8407]

Fortunately just a concept and the production version will look 100x better

[@Shak340]

Where’s the glovebox?

[@SaadKidwai]

Wow what a design, absolutely amazing