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Mercedes-Benz CLA Concept

Today begins one of the world’s largest mobility trade fairs, IAA MOBILITY, and the German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz presented its new electric concept CLA.

This stylish coupe comes with a new illuminated front fascia and distinctive headlights that display the Mercedes logo, a windshield that blends into the gently sloping roof, streamlined bodywork, and a longer wheelbase that will provide more space for rear seat passengers.

Inside, minimalist elegance infused with technology with seats covered in two-tone Nappa leather that can also be seen on the door panels. An elegantly designed dashboard with five screens, of which the three central screens use the brand new BM.OS operating system powered by a water-cooled NVIDIA processor. This system can be adjusted to the personal preferences of the driver and has a high degree of adaptability. It also offers a virtual assistant and a private gallery for displaying images from the NFT wallet.

Mercedes-Benz CLA will be powered by a single electric engine with 235 hp (173 kW). The car is built on the MMA modular platform and will be offered in the production version with two different batteries, lithium iron phosphate and silicon oxide. The company has not confirmed, but some rumors say it could have a range of 750 kilometers. Thanks to the 250 kW DC fast charger, a 15-minute charge enables a range of 400 kilometers. Mercedes talked about the possibility of two-way charging that will enable Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functions.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain

Mercedes-Benz has premiered a car intended for those who are not fans of SUVs, but still want a sedan with off-road capabilities, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain will be offered in two diesel versions, the E 220 and the E 450. The E 220 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 197 hp (145 kW), which is enough to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 8.1 seconds. The E 450 is powered by a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine with 381 hp (280 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque, which is enough to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than 5 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph).

Mercedes-Benz will also offer an E 300 de hybrid version powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an electric motor with a total output of 308 hp (227 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. This plug-in hybrid has a range of 102 kilometers.

The car is 4,950 long, 1,904 wide and 1,497 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,961 mm. All versions are equipped with Airmatic suspension which allows the car to be lowered by 15 mm at speeds above 120 km/h for aerodynamic efficiency. It is comfortable and spacious with 615 and 1,830 liters of luggage space when the rear seats are folded down. Additional equipment includes the MBUX Superscreen infotainment screen, Off-Road driving program in which the driver’s and central screens show the compass, coordinates, vehicle angle and tire pressure, 360-degree camera for better visibility of the terrain, active braking and parking system. Driver Assistance Package with active steering assistance, active lane keeping and adaptive cruise control are optional.

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Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept

At the 1975 Frankfurt International Motor Show, Volkswagen premiered its first GTI car, and almost half a century later, the Volkswagen ID. GTI Concept arrived on the market. It is a fusion of history and electric future of the German company inspired by GTI models.

At first glance, the Concept resembles the recently presented VW ID.2all Concept. A red body, a new black front fascia with red details, a rear spoiler, darker rear lights, carbon skirts, and a roof spoiler adorn the exterior of this electric car, the successor to the legendary Golf GTI.

The cabin, enough to accommodate five passengers, is done in a red-black combination equipped with a central 12.9-inch display and a 10.9-inch display in front of the driver.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car will be powered by a single high-performance electric motor paired with an electronic front wheel differential lock. It is expected to deliver significantly more than 200 hp (147 kW), as the ID.2all Concept on which the GTI is based offers 223 hp (164 kW).

At 4,104mm long, 1,840mm wide and 1,499mm tall with a 2,600mm wheelbase, the ID. GTI Concept sits between the Golf and the Polo. The standard electric hatchback will appear on the market in 2025, while the arrival of the GTI is expected a year later.

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