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The frunk is back: 8 things to know about the new Mercedes CLA

A front view of the new Mercedes CLA
The new CLA compact car will go on sale in Europe this summer and later in the U.S. and China. (MERCEDES-BENZ)
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By:
Peter Sigal
March 14, 2025 03:38 PM

Mercedes is revamping its entry-level — or “entry luxury” — lineup with the new-generation CLA compact car. The CLA is based on the Mercedes Modular Architecture, or MMA, which focuses on battery-electric vehicles but also allows for internal combustion engines.

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