The "PLEASEEE!!" at 15 min in reminded me of Jeremy Clarkson on the Top Gear Cheap Car Challenges and made me bust out laughing more than it should have
An AMG car.going into limp mode when you do spirited driving is hands down, entirely unacceptable. If it's a car issue, then that's worrying. If it isn't, it's unacceptable. Get your stuff together, Mercedes!
This turtle icon is a newer one for our Hybrid and EV Mercedes-Benz drivers. It means that you are seriously low on charge and likely ignored the charge indicators over a period of time. The car then restricts power automatically to protect the expensive battery pack from harmful damage.
The Turtle mode means the car is low on charge lol… nothing wrong with the car. The 2024s have hybrid engines. I’m surprised the guy didn’t mention this or maybe I missed it.
@@amitvil1 Absolutely. At 60k you can get a used C8, push to 70 and an M2, Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio is around 63k barely touched with 500 horsepower with a fairly nice interior. Good materials. Can get an integra type S for 52k with more power less weight and a track beast. If you want something more reliable but still luxurious you can get a Genesis G70 3.3t for about 35k barely used with 10 year warranty. In my opinion 60-70k is where all the amazing beautiful cars open up to you.
At least the CLA45 deserves the AMG badge. The CLA 35 is a normal traffic car. It doesn't deserve the AMG badge. You can get 300+ horsepower from many normal soccermon cars that costs less.
The 45S is not much slower than an RS6 and you can get a 1 year used for $60k already. In terms of emotions I agree, it is overpriced - especially because of the sound. But what better option is there at $60k that matches Mercedes interieur quality and horse power? You need to pay atleast $80k to get a Panamera, M3/4. And Audi interieur sucks for the RS3.
@@georgejungle138 I’m talking about all of the screens on the steering wheel buttons / scroll wheels and the LED bars on the dash and doors. I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make all I’m saying is that this is a new trend from the factory.
Way too much heat being generated without sufficient cooling is why it goes into limp mode when driving spiritedly. This thing will be in the junkyard within 60-80k miles. Maybe,lol!! Might not make it that long. It is beautiful tho. I’ll give you that.
Idk how...my kia forte gt with a piggy back tuner being pushed to 250hp did 20 min session of hard back road driving and a whole day of track/autocross sessions with no issues 🥺😢 I expected better, same thing with my stock elantra N...no heating issues, my buddy did have a fully optioned out cla35 amg with adaptive dampers and all with a "stage 2" tune and down pipe and we where messing around for a good while with a couple of launch control uses, no issues, maybe factory dud?
Going into limp mode on a brand new German car is not something I'm new to. I had a 330e go into limp mode and pop a CEL on the dash a week after buying it off the showroom floor. A month later while it was charging in my garage I was welcomed with the smell of sulfur (battery acid). Had it towed to BMW and they spent 11,000 under warranty replacing the battery/electric motor. Bought an M550i at a dealer 2 states away. I had to drive 350 miles to get the car home and about 320 miles into the trip it went into limp mode for a faulty high pressure fuel pump. I had to call BMW and have it towed to the nearest dealer and pay for my own uber about 30 miles from my house. In 2023 I switched to an 8Y Audi RS3 and I've still had minor issues not powertrain related. The RS3 has had ACC failure issues, 2 B&O speakers blown, and camera speed limit reading failure warnings. I currently have 17k miles on the RS3
I did a test drive with one of those a month ago and was surprised how planted it is at 230 kmh on the Autobahn. However, I was quite disappointed that the majority of the sound seems to be artifically generated and pumped through the speakers. It becomes really annoying because it's the exact same sound and tone every time. Even more extrem in the 45S. Did you notice the same?
Am saving money in order to get a A45 S AMG, and I was wondering if I can change the interior color wanting it to be like the one in this video? Is that possible guys ?
I miss the touchpad like on the older model cla, i have the 2024 cla but it feels like a downgrade next week i will trade it in for the older cla 35 amg i would also love to have a clutch it feels more for man and i could drift better with that
I don't know why but most of the car brands has been kinda giving lackluster on their interiors. I would say that the CLA is better but It's like watching those people modernizing the cute houses with all the quirks and charm. I sort of understand why but it's a just major gripe ngl.
It’s interesting to read so many comments complaining about horsepower. A truly clueless community. This the best way to spend $50-60k if you want a car that can do everything exceptionally well. It’s amazing to drive and sounds awesome to boot.
I get it with all the regulations about engine size and CO2 emissions, but cmon, a 4 cylinder in an AMG is just embarrassing. It's even more embarrassing when you realize that you pay OVER 50k for it. Cmon Mercedes, you can do better.
Impossible to recover after that limp mode comes on. That was a constant issue in my 2000 CLK 320! Still a thing in 2024? Pathetic. No color or look can help that.
The ECU sensed an issue through sensors in or around the engine, and must've picked up on something "wrong". And what happens is that the car goes on Limp Mode, as if it's injured, and needs to "Limp" to the dealership to get checked. You could erase the codes with a scanner, which takes it out of limp mode, but doesn't fix the problem, so it could do it again if push too hard. And never erase the codes or do things yourself with a new car, or else you could void the warranty on it.
It's a Mercedes, you're lucky it only went into limp mode. These cars are notoriously know for breaking down. Never buy these car, only lease and return.
@@MauriceBln1 last year, Mercedes was no.1 on the list of manufacturers with the most recalls in Germany. My family has owned 2 Mercedes, one CLA and one A-Class, and both were/are riddled with bugs and problems. This lack of reliability, coupled with the worsening quality of materials and assembly/finish and the rising prices have led to a significant decrease in sales
$63k for this? It’s not even a C class.. who would pay that kind of money for something like this? At least give me a C or E class. No matter the spec or trim, this car should cost no more than $50k
That's the problem with german cars, they look good, feel comfortable, but they break a lot! When you enjoy life best, your car breaks down! I also heard about some problems with the engine: cylinder heads. It "ONLY" costs 4k to repair... Looks like Mercedes doesn't know how to make cars anymore! That's such a shame! Shame on you Mercedes!!!!! I would buy this car next year if it would be a reliable one, that's why I was watching the review.
Its not, I'm currently shopping around for a car since mine was totaled in an accident. I had a 2023 is350 f sport awd, the fastest that I have ever gotten on the 0-60 was 4.9 on grippy tires.
Yeah there’s just something about cars that look the same in the front as they do in the rear. This objectively is not a bad looking car, but it doesnt really do anything for me.
For that amount of price i better go with Tesla. More practical than this tiny mouse. And that limp mode is so disappointing. You are praising it regardless 😂🤣
Now I see where them Koreans got their inspiration to built KIA/Hyundai. Mercedes should is using AMG badge in every thing...just like the word Sport...knowing the that the car is no where near sport. Is that fake engine noise coming out from the speakers?
An AMG with 302 horsepower? Lol. This ain't an AMG. Many nornal traffic soccermom cars on the roads puts out 300+ horsepower. Mercedes put the AMG badge on any of their cars nowadays.
I look forward to your massive skill expression behind the wheel. Calling out horsepower with no mention of the actual raw performance output is undeniable proof that you know absolutely nothing about cars or racing lol.
Manufacturers really should stop calling 4 doors as coupés, it doesn't fool anybody
The meaning of words change over time. Get over it.
It’s still got a sloping roofline so it’s still a coupé whether u like it or not
@@gullible119 RS7 isn't a coupé
@@sambitdas9416 technically a coupe is defined as a cars interior being under 33 cubic feet. So it's not exactly just having 2 doors.
@@porfiriato84 CLA has 89 ft³ passenger volume, so not a coupé by this definition either
The "PLEASEEE!!" at 15 min in reminded me of Jeremy Clarkson on the Top Gear Cheap Car Challenges and made me bust out laughing more than it should have
An AMG car.going into limp mode when you do spirited driving is hands down, entirely unacceptable. If it's a car issue, then that's worrying. If it isn't, it's unacceptable. Get your stuff together, Mercedes!
This turtle icon is a newer one for our Hybrid and EV Mercedes-Benz drivers. It means that you are seriously low on charge and likely ignored the charge indicators over a period of time. The car then restricts power automatically to protect the expensive battery pack from harmful damage.
The Turtle mode means the car is low on charge lol… nothing wrong with the car. The 2024s have hybrid engines. I’m surprised the guy didn’t mention this or maybe I missed it.
Mercedes is nailing the design on most of their cars.
A shame too because the performance is so far below the competition and the price is so far above the competition
@@ctreacts1537 Is there a car in the same price range you would recommend instead?
@@amitvil1 Absolutely. At 60k you can get a used C8, push to 70 and an M2, Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio is around 63k barely touched with 500 horsepower with a fairly nice interior. Good materials. Can get an integra type S for 52k with more power less weight and a track beast. If you want something more reliable but still luxurious you can get a Genesis G70 3.3t for about 35k barely used with 10 year warranty. In my opinion 60-70k is where all the amazing beautiful cars open up to you.
@@ctreacts1537 Thanks, I'll look into all of them.
@@ctreacts1537how? Throttle House literally said this is the better car and has the best performance out of the Audi S3 and BMW 235i😂
Tested this along with the CLA 45 AMG and they're incredibly overpriced for what they are.
At least the CLA45 deserves the AMG badge. The CLA 35 is a normal traffic car. It doesn't deserve the AMG badge. You can get 300+ horsepower from many normal soccermon cars that costs less.
@@vintagetriplex3728 But its still a Mercedes tho
@@Khaled-eo9mrone hundred percent. It will always maintain that ride quality and excellent handling that made Mercedes develop their brand cache
Cla and A class a fake benz
The 45S is not much slower than an RS6 and you can get a 1 year used for $60k already. In terms of emotions I agree, it is overpriced - especially because of the sound. But what better option is there at $60k that matches Mercedes interieur quality and horse power? You need to pay atleast $80k to get a Panamera, M3/4.
And Audi interieur sucks for the RS3.
looks clean af
Stunning configuration! But for me, always the Shooting Brake 🤩
I have to admit, this color and wheels are sick!
Love this car and its beautiful blue color
What a sumptuous plush sedan! A bit overpriced but this car would assuage users' quest for stunning exteriors.
It looks like auto manufacturers have adopted the RGB everything aesthetics of the gaming pc community lol
I think it started in the late 90s ricer culture
@@georgejungle138 I mean from the factory
@@enmass90 I meant I think the whole rgb thing started in ricer culture not gaming pics
@@georgejungle138 I’m talking about all of the screens on the steering wheel buttons / scroll wheels and the LED bars on the dash and doors.
I’m not sure what point you’re trying to make all I’m saying is that this is a new trend from the factory.
Way too much heat being generated without sufficient cooling is why it goes into limp mode when driving spiritedly. This thing will be in the junkyard within 60-80k miles. Maybe,lol!! Might not make it that long. It is beautiful tho. I’ll give you that.
Says @CPMUNSEY, the foremost engineering expert on engine cooling .
Idk how...my kia forte gt with a piggy back tuner being pushed to 250hp did 20 min session of hard back road driving and a whole day of track/autocross sessions with no issues 🥺😢 I expected better, same thing with my stock elantra N...no heating issues, my buddy did have a fully optioned out cla35 amg with adaptive dampers and all with a "stage 2" tune and down pipe and we where messing around for a good while with a couple of launch control uses, no issues, maybe factory dud?
@@reyfuentes4572 Possibly. I was just guessing a reason. lol!!
@@leogrievous Lol!! Good one! I was just guessing a reason because he talked about how hot it was when he tried to open the hood.
I drive mine like a psycho all day in Vegas heat and have never had or seen this limp mode 🤔
Me too.. I have ‘22 and haven’t experienced that
Keep it past 5 years..?
Luck of the draw
14:15 This is why I never get seriously tempted by German cars. No matter how fast and furious they may be, turtle mode will ruin everything.
Love mine. Also have a 24
Limp mode = press car problems. I’ve had a CLA45 for a little over 3 years and I drive it hard all year hot and cold. Never once has it done that.
how often do you do spirited driving? not a dig at you at all, i am genuinely wondering
I love mine!
Giving high praise to a vehicle that fails into "limp mode" during the review?
I smell sponsorship
He won't be getting another one if he complains 😂
😂😱😡
Going into limp mode on a brand new German car is not something I'm new to. I had a 330e go into limp mode and pop a CEL on the dash a week after buying it off the showroom floor. A month later while it was charging in my garage I was welcomed with the smell of sulfur (battery acid). Had it towed to BMW and they spent 11,000 under warranty replacing the battery/electric motor. Bought an M550i at a dealer 2 states away. I had to drive 350 miles to get the car home and about 320 miles into the trip it went into limp mode for a faulty high pressure fuel pump. I had to call BMW and have it towed to the nearest dealer and pay for my own uber about 30 miles from my house. In 2023 I switched to an 8Y Audi RS3 and I've still had minor issues not powertrain related. The RS3 has had ACC failure issues, 2 B&O speakers blown, and camera speed limit reading failure warnings. I currently have 17k miles on the RS3
I did a test drive with one of those a month ago and was surprised how planted it is at 230 kmh on the Autobahn. However, I was quite disappointed that the majority of the sound seems to be artifically generated and pumped through the speakers. It becomes really annoying because it's the exact same sound and tone every time. Even more extrem in the 45S. Did you notice the same?
10:07 moist 😂😂😂😂😂😂
This car in limp mode is like a Honda civic in full throttle 😂😂
how do you get these cars for the channel lol and what car do you drive as a daily ?
Am saving money in order to get a A45 S AMG, and I was wondering if I can change the interior color wanting it to be like the one in this video? Is that possible guys ?
I'm wondering - My CLA 35 2024 is a mild hybrid - so additional ~20 HP. Is that not an option in the US?
what could be better than taking a bmw Mercedes or genesis?
nice car
I miss the touchpad like on the older model cla, i have the 2024 cla but it feels like a downgrade next week i will trade it in for the older cla 35 amg i would also love to have a clutch it feels more for man and i could drift better with that
It’s a beautiful car but that limp mode sucks
I don't know why but most of the car brands has been kinda giving lackluster on their interiors. I would say that the CLA is better but It's like watching those people modernizing the cute houses with all the quirks and charm. I sort of understand why but it's a just major gripe ngl.
Why do you keep doing quick drives over on winding road magazine
It means that the hybrid battery is low.
This car looks like Mercedes + Camry = Mermry
I’d rather just spend a few thousand more and get an Audi S5. The interior quality of this CLA for the price is unacceptable.
It’s interesting to read so many comments complaining about horsepower. A truly clueless community. This the best way to spend $50-60k if you want a car that can do everything exceptionally well. It’s amazing to drive and sounds awesome to boot.
It honestly think the cle should have been a 4 door coupe because it’s so silly that the cla and cls are 4 door coupes but not the cle
it's like a fancier kia forte gt
Coupe?
They call these a "coupe" because it has frameless windows on the door, and sleek roof design, like a coupe. Very weird, indeed.
*sedan
I get it with all the regulations about engine size and CO2 emissions, but cmon, a 4 cylinder in an AMG is just embarrassing. It's even more embarrassing when you realize that you pay OVER 50k for it. Cmon Mercedes, you can do better.
Impossible to recover after that limp mode comes on. That was a constant issue in my 2000 CLK 320! Still a thing in 2024? Pathetic. No color or look can help that.
4 doors are not coupes no matter how you make it. Coupe is 2 doors.
That limp mode is a real turn off. What a shame...
Mercedes has lot its touch. All the cars look exactly the same from the outsides. And the interiors are all the same as well.
What is limp mode? 😂
The ECU sensed an issue through sensors in or around the engine, and must've picked up on something "wrong". And what happens is that the car goes on Limp Mode, as if it's injured, and needs to "Limp" to the dealership to get checked. You could erase the codes with a scanner, which takes it out of limp mode, but doesn't fix the problem, so it could do it again if push too hard. And never erase the codes or do things yourself with a new car, or else you could void the warranty on it.
How does this affect the hornets legacy
Limp Mode????? This is why I picked BMW over Mercedes every dam time
The CLA 45 goes into the 6 figures in Canada due to our weak currency
It's such a shame. Would love to own one but damn it....
Your country on communism
That's incredibly embarrassing for Mercedes. Limp mode on a 2024 vehicle with only a few thousand miles is terrible.
Ok. Buy a 2.0t accord and get hondata tune, downpipe, dryflo air filter done deal
It's a Mercedes, you're lucky it only went into limp mode. These cars are notoriously know for breaking down. Never buy these car, only lease and return.
Amgs are one of best engines in the world, watch your mouth. The turtle is from the hybrid mode. Only the 2024 clas have it
Just say you're poor.
is that car a lemon?
Are these cars really as unreliable as people say? 🤔
Not while they are new and under warranty which all are right now
yes they are. Doesn´t matter how old they are.
Yes. German “luxury” is dead.
@@plnick4475 Not true. Do you think Mercedes would sell so well if it were unreliable?
@@MauriceBln1 last year, Mercedes was no.1 on the list of manufacturers with the most recalls in Germany. My family has owned 2 Mercedes, one CLA and one A-Class, and both were/are riddled with bugs and problems. This lack of reliability, coupled with the worsening quality of materials and assembly/finish and the rising prices have led to a significant decrease in sales
62k for that? Id rather get a slightly used 540i
Why?
$63k for this? It’s not even a C class.. who would pay that kind of money for something like this? At least give me a C or E class. No matter the spec or trim, this car should cost no more than $50k
Yeah, its not even a real amg. no real amg is 4 cylinder. Theres def better options for the money like a m340i or 540i.
I'd rather get an S3 over this for the price.
@@astro5977 S3 ftw
@@porfiriato84Mercedes ftw
The rear looks very 2004 in a bad way
That's the problem with german cars, they look good, feel comfortable, but they break a lot! When you enjoy life best, your car breaks down!
I also heard about some problems with the engine: cylinder heads. It "ONLY" costs 4k to repair... Looks like Mercedes doesn't know how to make cars anymore! That's such a shame! Shame on you Mercedes!!!!!
I would buy this car next year if it would be a reliable one, that's why I was watching the review.
Did someone say moist...
The Lexus IS 350 FSport is faster than this 😢
Its not, I'm currently shopping around for a car since mine was totaled in an accident. I had a 2023 is350 f sport awd, the fastest that I have ever gotten on the 0-60 was 4.9 on grippy tires.
@@andysit622 individual experiences might differ but just going based off the stats the Lexus has slightly more horsepower than this
@@malav_patel it also weighs more and doesn’t have the benefit of the hybrid drive system for boost
always thought these look a bit like slugs
Yeah there’s just something about cars that look the same in the front as they do in the rear. This objectively is not a bad looking car, but it doesnt really do anything for me.
Mercedes really knows how to make a gaudy ugly interior..
For that amount of price i better go with Tesla. More practical than this tiny mouse. And that limp mode is so disappointing. You are praising it regardless 😂🤣
Now I see where them Koreans got their inspiration to built KIA/Hyundai.
Mercedes should is using AMG badge in every thing...just like the word Sport...knowing the that the car is no where near sport.
Is that fake engine noise coming out from the speakers?
Limp mode means hunk of junk
I guess MB just calls anything an "AMG" these days lmao. Mercedes' fall from grace has been depressing to watch. Their AMG department in particular.
Sounds like you have tons of experience with the brand. What was the last AMG you’ve owned and what do you currently drive?
That isn't a coupe bro. By modern definition a coupe has only 2 doors. By classical definition it's a 2 person carriage.
tell that to Mercedes Benz, not me 🤣 I didn’t name it
Modern Mercedes interior are just overkill and rich trash.
This car is a joke. Sorry, not sorry. A C32 from over 20 years ago had more power. 300hp is not an AMG in 2024.
The fact that you measure performance by a single arbitrary number is a massive self-report that you’re a dogshit driver lol.
The fact that you measure performance by a single arbitrary number is a massive self-report that you’re an atrocious driver lol.
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Waste of money in my opinion
It looks like a BMW.
CLA 35 is overpriced and offers nothing close to AMG
An AMG with 302 horsepower? Lol. This ain't an AMG.
Many nornal traffic soccermom cars on the roads puts out 300+ horsepower. Mercedes put the AMG badge on any of their cars nowadays.
I look forward to your massive skill expression behind the wheel. Calling out horsepower with no mention of the actual raw performance output is undeniable proof that you know absolutely nothing about cars or racing lol.
Fake Benz
How
How many Benz's have you owned? What makes this one fake? I look forward to your response to both questions.
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