Daimler-Nissan JV To Build Next-Gen CLA, Unnamed A-Class At Mexican Plant
Aside from Infiniti sharing engines with Mercedes, the Daimler-Nissan joint venture will also lead to production of the next-gen CLA and an A-Class sedan at Nissan’s plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico.
Automotive News Europe reports Daimler’s board will approve the decision within the next two weeks. Although the GLA crossover was supposed to go over to Mexico originally, insiders claim that the CLA and the unnamed A-Class will take its place.
Production is set to begin in time for exportation to the United States in 2017, with an Infiniti compact — built upon Mercedes’ FWD bones — to join the CLA and A-Class. Annual output is expected to be around 100,000 to 150,000 units.
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JACK BARUTH KRIENDLER Or TTAC staff in General PLEASE do me a favor and post the CLA vs. BMW228 vs. Audi A3 sales figures. I'm interested in seeing what "THE PEOPLE" have to say...
Their new ad campaign should be: "This is not your father's Mercedes-Benz."
I like how it's built in "Hotwaters" Mexico.
Go to YouTube and type in "Mercedes enthusiasts reaction to the CLA" It's classic.