I think manufacturers are always looking for an alternative to traditional car shows nowadays, which if nothing else are usually very costly to display at!
That CLA is certainly a looker compared with the previous A saloon (not difficult), but so is the new version of that. Sounds like in the UK we’re getting just pure petrol or diesel versions- no mild hybrids, hybrids or electric. I don’t think the platform is suitable to be electrified anyway.....
Good drag coefficient at 0.23 but the normal saloon boasts 0.22, which I think is best of any car on sale? Model 3 ‘only’ matches CLA.....