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AMG is hoping younger luxury buyers will get addicted to the CLA35's performance and try some of its more potent and expensive products.

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The 2020 CLA35 is Mercedes-AMG's first crack at the second-generation CLA-class. The 35 offers just the right amount of power and performance for a compact sports sedan, plus improved design and the luxury we expect from Mercedes. Read the full story here.

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The CLA35 shares its platform and its powertrain layout with the non-AMG CLA, as well as the smaller A-class, albeit with considerably more power.

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The CLA35's 302-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four is based on the A-class's 221-hp turbo-four, but has been tuned by the AMG division for increased performance.

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The CLA35's suspension is specific to AMG. Adaptive dampers are optional.

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Two 10.3-inch digital display screens form the basis of the CLA's infotainment system, which can be controlled using a touchpad mounted on the center console, a pair of small touchpads on the steering wheel, or by voice controls.

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The second-generation CLA class is longer than the first-gen model by 1.9 inches.

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The CLA's design has been updated for the second generation and is now more elegantly styled than the previous model.

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We predict the CLA35 will sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.

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The CLA35's seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission has been massaged by AMG to cope with its engine's increased output.

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The CLA35's all-wheel-drive system is front biased but can direct up to 50 percent of the available torque to the rear wheels when slippage is detected.

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The CLA35 can ride rather harshly over certain types of pavement and with its optional adaptive dampers set to their firmer setting.

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