Why buy an ugly electric SUV when you can drive a classy Mercedes station wagon?

The new Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake electric marks the grand return of a noble and intelligent automotive format

After years of unchallenged dominance by SUVs, increasingly seen as symbols of heavy, fuel-guzzling, and environmentally unfriendly cars, the wagon could make its grand comeback, and Mercedes has embraced this exercise. With the launch of the all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake electric, the star brand is honoring a sleek silhouette that is practical and now electrified. It proves that style, space, and efficiency can coexist.

This next-generation CLA Shooting Brake, which will arrive in Europe in March 2026, is much more than just a simple variant of the electric CLA. It inherits the dynamic lines up to the B-pillar and then stretches its roofline to an elegant rear, topped with a spectacular panoramic roof. The latter, electrochromic and illuminated with a starry sky, ushers the wagon into a new era of refinement.

Elegant, functional, and wildly Mercedes!

But it is mainly through its functional relevance that the CLA Shooting Brake captivates. Roomier than its predecessor (+61 mm wheelbase), it offers up to 1,290 liters of trunk space once the rear seats are folded down. It even features a front trunk of 101 liters. Inside, spaciousness has noticeably improved for all passengers. All this without sacrificing performance: up to 761 km of WLTP range and 310 km recovered in just 10 minutes.

With a towing capacity of up to 1,800 kg, standard roof rails, and meticulous attention to detail in the lighting presentation, this new Shooting Brake reminds us that the wagon is not an outdated format, but a rational, elegant, and ecological choice.

By opting for this body type instead of yet another SUV, Mercedes-Benz is paving the way for a more virtuous automotive future. It offers discerning drivers a credible, desirable… and much smarter alternative.

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