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* During the 2023 IAA conference, Mercedes-Benz announced '''a near-production concept of its CLA Class'''<ref name=":41">https://media.mercedes-benz.com/press-kit/70b1862a-4b4d-4a1f-b274-62b37648bbbd/article/9a63ac3a-efd8-4b6b-817c-2d22ac9eb878</ref>'''.'''
* During the 2023 IAA conference, Mercedes-Benz announced '''a near-production concept of its CLA Class'''<ref name=":41">https://media.mercedes-benz.com/press-kit/70b1862a-4b4d-4a1f-b274-62b37648bbbd/article/9a63ac3a-efd8-4b6b-817c-2d22ac9eb878</ref>'''.'''
* It will be based on its upcoming Mercedes‑Benz Modular Architecture (MMA)<ref name=":41" />.
* It will be based on its upcoming Mercedes‑Benz Modular Architecture (MMA)<ref name=":41" />.
* The new model will be launched in 2025<ref>https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-cla#:~:text=Range%20for%20the%20EV%20will,earmarked%20for%20launch%20in%202025.</ref>.
* The new model will be launched in 2024 and production will start in 2025 <ref>https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-cla#:~:text=Range%20for%20the%20EV%20will,earmarked%20for%20launch%20in%202025.</ref>.
* Four models, a four-door coupé, a shooting brake and two stunning SUVs will be rolled out of this concept<ref name=":41" />.
* Four models, a four-door coupé, a shooting brake and two stunning SUVs will be rolled out of this concept<ref name=":41" />.
* It will rival the updated Tesla Model 3 that has a range of 629 KM<ref>https://twitter.com/teslaeurope/status/1697420836716564811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1697420836716564811%7Ctwgr%5E180cacb3be2e7154bade367eb99151c366b8cf5e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2023%2F9%2F1%2F23855176%2Ftesla-new-model-3-design-highland</ref>.  
* It will rival the updated Tesla Model 3 that has a range of 629 KM<ref>https://twitter.com/teslaeurope/status/1697420836716564811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1697420836716564811%7Ctwgr%5E180cacb3be2e7154bade367eb99151c366b8cf5e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theverge.com%2F2023%2F9%2F1%2F23855176%2Ftesla-new-model-3-design-highland</ref>.  
* Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class will be build in Rastatt plant<ref>https://www.electrive.com/2023/09/20/mercedes-confirms-cla-production-at-rastatt-plant/#:~:text=The%20purely%20electric%20CLA%20from,in%20Rastatt%2C%E2%80%9D%20Burzer%20says.</ref>.
* After the start of production in Rastattt, the model will also be build in Kekscemet (Hungary) and Beijing (China).
* Ranstatt plant produced 300,000 compact vehicles in 2016<ref>https://www.automotivelogistics.media/mercedes-benzs-rastatt-plant-to-produce-compact-eq-model/18403.article</ref>, but production efficiency is set to improve by 20%<ref>https://www.electrive.com/2023/09/20/mercedes-confirms-cla-production-at-rastatt-plant/#:~:text=The%20purely%20electric%20CLA%20from,in%20Rastatt%2C%E2%80%9D%20Burzer%20says.</ref>.
* Here are its technical features;
* Here are its technical features;
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|Child Presence Detection (CPD), New Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) that combines AI and  
|Child Presence Detection (CPD), New Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) that combines AI and  


supercomputing to provide new level of safetyy and personalization.
supercomputing to provide new level of safetyy and personalization. MB.OS is expected to boost production
 
efficiency.
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