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Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake adds function to form

Think of it as a stylish wagon.

Andrew Krok
Cars are Andrew's jam, as is strawberry. After spending years as a regular ol' car fanatic, he started working his way through the echelons of the automotive industry, starting out as social-media director of a small European-focused garage outside of Chicago. From there, he moved to the editorial side, penning several written features in Total 911 Magazine before becoming a full-time auto writer, first for a local Chicago outlet and then for CNET Cars.
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Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday unveiled the CLA-Class Shooting Brake at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.     

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Just like the last CLA Shooting Brake, this one builds upon the style of the CLA-Class with an extra dose of wagon at the back for added versatility.    

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In terms of looks, it's pretty darn close to the new CLA-Class.     

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The side is largely free of character lines while the rear end relies on the same "coupe" taillights seen on the CLA and CLS.     

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Its 0.26 drag coefficient is a little less slippery than the CLA-Class (0.23), but not by much.    

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The Shooting Brake's wagon-ish rear end packs an aggressive taper that helps separate it from the A-Class Hatchback.     

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In Europe, the CLA Shooting Brake will be offered with a variety of gas and diesel engines.    

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Both manual and dual-clutch transmissions will be available, and buyers will have a choice of two or four driven wheels.     

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The CLA Shooting Brake goes on sale in Europe in September, and like the previous iteration, it's unlikely we'll ever see it in the US.     

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Keep on scrolling to check out even more pictures of the CLA Shooting Brake.

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