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I have a feeling the CLA is one of those cars that looks better in person than in pictures. I predict that we will see CLAs everywhere (similar to the number of C-classes on the roads).
The CLA45 is lining up to be a good performance value option.
The S3 at $39k leaves some room for an RS3 under $50k. An RS3 with the 5 cylinder turbo should be a great car. I predict that the S3 will be the practical end to Acura. Audi's generally come nicely optioned (unlike BMWs) and the A3/S3 will price out right in Acura's bread basket.
Audi's turbo cars tend to be "under-rated" ala BMW. My wife's Q5 2.0T is very quick for an SUV and I believe it has to have more than its 211hp rated power (it feels very similar to BMW N20 that is rated as much more powerful).
A few magazines have suggested that essentially all of the German 2.0L turbo and direct injection engines put about the same power (regardless of the ratings) as they have very similar designs. The CLA AMG engine is sure to be a gem.
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