Mercedes-AMG chose the Goodwood Festival of Speed to unveil its new CLA 45 4MATIC+, and the debut was anything but quiet. Rising Formula 1 star Kimi Antonelli was behind the wheel as the car stormed the famous hill climb, showcasing the kind of staggering acceleration that immediately grabs attention. The headline figure is 680 horsepower, delivered via three axial-flux motors — a clear signal that Mercedes is pushing its compact performance model into all-electric territory with serious intent.
For Saudi buyers, this new CLA 45 sits in a fiercely competitive segment: the high-performance compact executive car. Traditional rivals have long included the Audi RS3 and the BMW M2, but with this electric powertrain, the playing field shifts. Likely competitors in the Kingdom now also include the Tesla Model 3 Performance and the BMW i4 M50, both of which offer rapid acceleration and established dealership networks. The arrival of the CLA 45 as an EV means Saudi performance enthusiasts will soon have another compelling option if they want the AMG badge combined with zero-emission driving.
What should shoppers watch for? First, the charging infrastructure in Saudi Arabia is expanding, but it’s still uneven, so range and charging
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