TheMercedes-BenzCLA Edition 1 has been launched for the European market and it will only be available for 12 months. Four Edition 1 models are available and these include the CLA 180, CLA 200, CLA 250 and the CLA 220 CDI.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1 is big on style

The four-door coupe comes with a unique paintjob and is offered in either mountain grey, cosmos black, night black, cirrus white or designo polar silver magno. The diamond radiator grille boasts a black fin and chrome inserts.

The Mercedes-BenzCLA Edition 1 comes fitted with AMG components such as front and rear aprons as well as side sill panels in combination with the black painted multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Other special equipment include bi-xenon headlamps, lowered sports suspension, sports seats upholstered in leather and black microfibre DINAMICA with yellow stitching and ARTICO man-made leather with yellow stitching for the instrument panel and beltlines. The 3-spoke multi-function sports steering wheel is finished in Nappa leather with a flattened bottom section with perforations in the grip area.

Power is rated between 90kW and 125kW with torque varying between 200Nm and 350Nm depending on the model. The Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1 will not be sold in South Africa.