Mercedes-Benz launches limited CLA electric wagon in Japan

Mercedes-Benz Japan has released the ‘CLA 200 Shooting Brake with EQ Technology Launch Edition’, a limited edition model marking the introduction of the CLA’s first electric wagon. Only 50 units are available in the Japanese market, priced at 8.03 million yen.

The Launch Edition features enhanced styling through the ‘AMG Line Plus’ and ‘Night Package’, including a black AMG spoiler lip and exclusive 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels with gold accents. Standard equipment includes multi-beam LED headlights and the ‘MBUX Superscreen’, which integrates a driver display, a 14-inch central media display, and a 14-inch passenger display.

Built on the new MMA platform, the vehicle utilizes a rear-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor paired with a 2-speed EV transmission. It is equipped with a 58kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery, providing a maximum driving range of 513km (WLTC mode). The car supports AC charging up to 6.0kW and DC rapid charging up to 100kW via the CHAdeMO standard.