The third-generation CLA Shooting Brake represents Mercedes-Benz's commitment to delivering aspirational luxury in practical form.
Development focused on refined turbocharged efficiency, advanced driver assistance systems, and sophisticated design language carrying Mercedes' contemporary aesthetic direction.
The X178 launched in 2025 as the spiritual successor to the X118, expanding the CLA lineup with renewed performance credentials and updated technology platforms.
Production continues through the present with planned lifecycle updates anticipated for 2028-2029 to maintain competitive positioning in the luxury wagon segment.
Production timeline
- 2025Introduction
- 2026AMG variants launch
- 2029Anticipated midlife refresh
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