"The Mercedes-Benz CLA With EQ Technology is one of my favorite new electric cars because it does something rare: it's defined by its tech but without feeling like it was designed by someone who hates driving. It's also the first electric Mercedes since the EQC that I'd actually spend my own money on, since it's one of the best commuter cars at any price."
"Driving the CLA feels refreshingly traditional and pleasant, right up until you reach for a fan speed knob and realize the control is buried in the touch screen. My first taste of the CLA was the press drive around Copenhagen, where it proved three things quickly: it's quiet, it's comfortable, and it's more than comfortable on a twisty road."
"Chatting up the AI-powered virtual assistant that's part of the new MB.OS system software felt surprisingly natural. It doesn't sound like you're talking to a dysfunctional call center, and it felt noticeably better compared to when I tried it in Copenhagen. It's clearly been updated since then, exhibiting the kind of incremental improvement we expect from a software-defined vehicle."
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EQ stands out as a technology-forward electric vehicle that maintains the essence of traditional driving. Despite being software-defined, it delivers a pleasant driving experience with quiet operation, comfort, and responsive handling on winding roads. One-pedal driving proves effective in urban traffic situations. The interior features an extensive display system resembling an electronics store shelf, though the flat dashboard design lacks imagination. The MB.OS system includes an AI-powered virtual assistant that communicates naturally and has improved since initial testing. The vehicle demonstrates incremental software improvements typical of software-defined vehicles, enabling sophisticated user interactions.
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