Just bought it, had it for two days now and I can tell you that this guy's reaction to driving it is very legit, once you press on the gas you fall in love. What a machine!
***** he has a beefed up subaru BRZ which is MUCH better than whatever you drive and also MUCH more a drivers car than the slug in the video...and he did NOT say it goes like a slig...he said it looks like a slug and I agree with that sloping rear end...the car is fast he never said it isn't.....idiot
You spend about half the time talking about the interior itself. This is exactly right. The car is experienced from the inside. The drive itself you talk about visibility, steering weight and how it feels to drive. Again, exactly right. Keep up the great reviews.
It would be great if you could quote a 0-60 time and then put it on a table with other cars you have reviewed with similar times to get a sense of how fast it actually is. You say a lot of cars are "fast" and it's a little hard to tell how fast exactly.
Schluckebierd I think he cares more about the feel rather than the numbers. Some cars feel faster than others when really the numbers are the same or close. Idk might be a good idea but sometimes focusing on the numbers isn't the best idea
Gupster Okay then at least contextualize it a little more. He did a great job comparing the suspension to the GTI. Just do something similar with the speed.
Yeah, I used be a BMW guy too til the E90 era ended, when BMW still cared about driver involvement, and less about Marketing cars and designs nobody wants with numb steering.
This is the video that made me buy my CLA45, it looks just like this one but without the moonroof and with the AMG seats. Had it for almost a year and believe me, it’s so much fun to drive, and it looks so unassuming. Loving it.
851995STARGATE I actually think Mazda took this from the European carmakers, it seems to have been first put on one of the recent BMWs, followed by the merc and now, mazda. correct me if i'm wrong though
I test drove one of these last month. I had almost the same exact impressions. I drove a model with AMG exhaust and upgraded seats, which held me in very well, but I'm 5'7" 150lbs. Big dudes probably won't enjoy the bucket seats. Pros: incredible exhaust note, high quality interior, menacing exterior, fast as hell for a 2.0T, very precise (though not "feely") steering, good fuel economy and stop/start technology Cons: delayed shifts, terrible rear headroom, firm suspension Getting back into my 2011 E350 sedan afterward was very interesting. The comfort and ride are much better, but the V6 is a dog, the auto transmission is even lazier, and the steering is feathery light.
7 years later…. This car wil be my first cuz of your review. I had my doubts cuz of the suspension and transmission lag, but you genuinely looked like you had fun. So I’m getting it.🤓🤓🤓🤓
What a nice car- looks very premium! Even for a baby Mercedes hehe. :) I am a sucker for AMG- so i'm a little biased. The look on your face is priceless- Glad you had fun with it! I am jealous.
Very nice to see you reviewing the CLA 45 too, Matt ! I had one for two weeks and disagree with you in a few areas especially the quality of the dashboard, most of it is plastic and not metal. Dual clutch was my biggest disappoint in the car too. Sound is fun :) Get your hands on the Audi S3 for a comparison. I much prefer that car :)
Hopefully he follows your advice. While cool, hard to see where one's money is going on the CLA45 ($20-30K over base model) given the fact the CLA250 and new C-Class exist. It isn't on looks, interior design or quality.
TheGetawayer Funny having seen both I came away feeling like the S3 was just as "low quality" as the CLA. Both definitely did not feel like a traditional Audi or Merc like one would expect.
Joel deSanto I imagine for most people that buy the 45 it's the engine that's the draw (and AWD vs the C class). AMG engines don't come cheap. Guido: they have improved the tranny software since you reviewed it.
Russian5 I like his enthusiasm, getting genuinely excited over the vehicle is a positive thing. But you should be aware of being repetitive if you want to improve your overall review professionalism. I'm a fan though. Hoping he reviews the Lexus RC 350 F Sport.
blackopsbros1234 ltwargssf R Aren't you guys cool, you think a 355 hp car is slow. I've rode in a twin-turbo Lambo, McLaren, Ferrari etc, I know what fast is. But I also can enjoy a 200 hp Civic Si. The giggles are real. I just enjoy cars regardless of how fast they are.
subaruwrxfan Please, im not gonna jugde what you drive, I really enjoy the info from your vids and been watching for a long time but the reaction is the same for how slow or fast the car is. I mean if you feel power once, everything else is slow in my opinion.
Hey Man... you made my morning. I love the way you enjoy the acceleration & sound. I have a '05 C55 and I smile a lot too (in between State Trooper vigils). Keep up the good work... I've just subscribed :-)
I used to think that cracking exhaust sound was cool but if I have to listen to that noise everyday, I don't think I would appreciate it as much. Great review!
I have this car. It’s so fun to drive. Bought it used. It didn’t come with the performance exhaust, came with the sport exhaust. I deleted one of the two resonators and sounds 90 percent of the performance exhaust. Same downpipe between the two exhaust options , only the performance has one resonator that is smaller the either on the sport exhaust. The transmission shifts are the only thing that bugs sometimes but if you adjust your driving style to it , you forget that it lags
You've no idea what you're talking about, the RS3 isn't even on sale, and the 235i was considered better then the CLA45. The M2 is a drivers car, RWD, more power, the BMW handling, its one of the best cars BMW ever built. It does cost 15k more thought. Don't speak out of your ass..
right. if it's awd you want,then your better off with a 2013 audi s4 with 45k and about 10thousand on the clock. Oh and the s4 has proper rear seats :D i.m.o.
TigR 5hark I'm aware. My point is that the CLA is way too expensive for what it is. The fact that you're within $5,000 of an M3(which have a base price of 62k, not 67), or a C63 for that matter, is quite ridiculous. CLA45 is way too expensive.
Martin Allen yeah, i don't think so.... the mk1 miata had an lsd as an option. there are cars with heated seats as an option. in winter a heated seat is your savior :)
I like your reviews because you're always so impressed with everything you drive. A lot of other reviewers are just snobs that complain about everything. "Man those crackles and pops" haha
Every car is "nice" and "fast" in your reviews. Actually you can end your videos in 10 seconds, just say "This is 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, it is nice and fast."
You should review a mk6 GTI since you have already reviewed a mk4, mk5, and mk7. It could sort of complete it! Thanks for the awesome reviews, your basically the reason I got interested in performanced based cars!
+TheTreyVidz ya for Canada like a sports car to drive all year it's hard to beat maybe a ttrs but I'm not a big fan of Audi and FYI my cla is moded and has over 400hp and carbon fiber parts making it lighter it's faster than my previous c63
Just bought it, had it for two days now and I can tell you that this guy's reaction to driving it is very legit, once you press on the gas you fall in love. What a machine!
Would you recommend a 2015 one with 60k on the clock?
Salut ! What is the consumption at 100km ?
The CLA looks like a slug to me... a very beautiful Slug.
It does look like a slug but a beautiful one!
***** he has a beefed up subaru BRZ which is MUCH better than whatever you drive and also MUCH more a drivers car than the slug in the video...and he did NOT say it goes like a slig...he said it looks like a slug and I agree with that sloping rear end...the car is fast he never said it isn't.....idiot
***** Coz you were mean to my dude Tj Hunt and his channel is rad....plus dont take things so serious...read my comment as if I was laughing...lol
***** you pack the heat dude
A Turbo Slug😎
I would like to see this guy throw a bag of popcorn in the microwave.
"Man it just crackles and pops!" red face, heavy laughter
It's funny because I read that in his voice xD
+Blues HD
So did I 😂😂
The funniest comment i have read lol lol
+DANIYAAL ALI Im dead lol
OMG this comment is too fucking funny hahaha
You spend about half the time talking about the interior itself. This is exactly right. The car is experienced from the inside. The drive itself you talk about visibility, steering weight and how it feels to drive. Again, exactly right. Keep up the great reviews.
I really love how passionate he is about vehicles.
It would be great if you could quote a 0-60 time and then put it on a table with other cars you have reviewed with similar times to get a sense of how fast it actually is. You say a lot of cars are "fast" and it's a little hard to tell how fast exactly.
I'm with you on that. A video is not vastly enough to tell exactly how 'fast'
Schluckebierd Good recommendation. I agree!
Schluckebierd I think he cares more about the feel rather than the numbers. Some cars feel faster than others when really the numbers are the same or close. Idk might be a good idea but sometimes focusing on the numbers isn't the best idea
Good suggestion. I'll try to put the performance into context better in future reviews. Thanks!
Gupster Okay then at least contextualize it a little more. He did a great job comparing the suspension to the GTI. Just do something similar with the speed.
Man your videos are worth watching just because of the smile on your face when you take ''that backroad'' and accelerate!!! haha
Damn you! I've been wanting to get my hands on one of these for a while. Great review as always
Woah, I’ve stumbled upon an artifact!
Woah, imagine mike in a cla45
@@slowspecv69 I know I kinda wanna see it now
@Hank Sutton r u a bot or a real person just giving out info
I'm a BMW guy but this is a badass car no doubt, I'd drive it
Yeah, I used be a BMW guy too til the E90 era ended, when BMW still cared about driver involvement, and less about Marketing cars and designs nobody wants with numb steering.
This is the video that made me buy my CLA45, it looks just like this one but without the moonroof and with the AMG seats.
Had it for almost a year and believe me, it’s so much fun to drive, and it looks so unassuming. Loving it.
How is it holding up
Your reaction. Epic!!!!! A real review!!! I'm buying this car for sure because of your reaction!
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You seemed so happy in this review and it made me happy as well, hahah cheers!
This video convinced me. I'm going to buy this car.
Martin Allen What do you mean?
Khalid Ansari Oh I see. Didn't realize this car is only part time awd. What about the new focus rs? Any word on if that is going to be a true awd car?
Khalid Ansari thanks for the link. Looks like it will be an interesting car to look forward to.
Good luck! getting the money
+GamingHD do you Even have the money?
spot on review .. i bought this car 2 years ago and it still put a big smile on my face every time i get behind the wheel...
u fucking go m8
i just bought this car and its so fun.
I'm going to be really honest your one of my favorite car reviewers!!!!😃
Million views on this review alone and 250k+ subscribers... man your channel has really taken off over the last few years. Congrats!
Lol It looks like Mercedes stuck a Tom Tom or Garmin GPS on the dashboard.
Mrlolibre Actually that is insulting to Tom Tom and Garmin because they have thinner bezels
Mrlolibre Reminds me more of a Mazda infotainment system.
TheCobruhAlienat0r yup looks exactly like like the whole mazda command system
851995STARGATE I actually think Mazda took this from the European carmakers, it seems to have been first put on one of the recent BMWs, followed by the merc and now, mazda. correct me if i'm wrong though
+Ultimatemxcn HAHAHA
I'm getting this one. In red. Your excitement was contagious.
best looking car for that price
Its nice to see that AMG has their Rice Krispies exhaust option available on the CLA ;)
Lol
Rice kripsies hehehe
***** Its evident you don't understand the joke.
+Ryan McGlasson do you even lift?
Ryan bruh the joke went right over your head XD
awesome review as always. can't wait until you review an F Type!
im sold your reaction brought a smile to my face!
I don't care what anyone says, besides this awesome review? I wish I could have as much fun as this guy at my own job!! I'm jealous of this
this guy loves everything he reviews
favorite part of every single video... "lets turn onto this back road and seeee how it does." That is when you know its going down.
FINALLY! A review on one of my favorites car A45 Hatch.
Best review!
I test drove one of these last month. I had almost the same exact impressions. I drove a model with AMG exhaust and upgraded seats, which held me in very well, but I'm 5'7" 150lbs. Big dudes probably won't enjoy the bucket seats.
Pros: incredible exhaust note, high quality interior, menacing exterior, fast as hell for a 2.0T, very precise (though not "feely") steering, good fuel economy and stop/start technology
Cons: delayed shifts, terrible rear headroom, firm suspension
Getting back into my 2011 E350 sedan afterward was very interesting. The comfort and ride are much better, but the V6 is a dog, the auto transmission is even lazier, and the steering is feathery light.
The sluggish transmission in the CLA45 is what made me go with the M235i with ZF8 transmission instead. The ZF8 is brilliant.
355 hp from a 2.0T??! damn... my rotary wankel just lost all hope
Lol
The echo boost mustang almost the same
+h80282 except this is a lot faster especially for a v4
+TehZured there is nothing called v4
h80282
It's a 4 cylinder engine
This car is absolutely beautiful don't know why people are bashing it. Those rims are amazing too.
Yeah I love your intro. Don't change
7 years later…. This car wil be my first cuz of your review. I had my doubts cuz of the suspension and transmission lag, but you genuinely looked like you had fun. So I’m getting it.🤓🤓🤓🤓
That’s awesome, I’m so glad the video helped you and I hope you enjoy the CLA!
There is not really an transmission lag tbf
What a nice car- looks very premium! Even for a baby Mercedes hehe. :) I am a sucker for AMG- so i'm a little biased. The look on your face is priceless- Glad you had fun with it! I am jealous.
I just bought one with the more aggressive seats and the carbon fiber dash and i love it. Such a fun car
Any updates on it?. Have any major issues with it?
Great review as always, definitely one of the best mercs for the money. Thanks for sharing!
i love this guy. His excitement is REAL
this car had you giggling out heck... must be crazy fun
I love this review. Really enthusiastic which brought a smile to my face
Very nice to see you reviewing the CLA 45 too, Matt ! I had one for two weeks and disagree with you in a few areas especially the quality of the dashboard, most of it is plastic and not metal. Dual clutch was my biggest disappoint in the car too. Sound is fun :) Get your hands on the Audi S3 for a comparison. I much prefer that car :)
Hopefully he follows your advice! S3 is a much better car.
Hopefully he follows your advice. While cool, hard to see where one's money is going on the CLA45 ($20-30K over base model) given the fact the CLA250 and new C-Class exist. It isn't on looks, interior design or quality.
TheGetawayer Funny having seen both I came away feeling like the S3 was just as "low quality" as the CLA. Both definitely did not feel like a traditional Audi or Merc like one would expect.
Joel deSanto I imagine for most people that buy the 45 it's the engine that's the draw (and AWD vs the C class). AMG engines don't come cheap.
Guido: they have improved the tranny software since you reviewed it.
GLA w/Aero Pack for a few bucks more
Dude, great review. You were so giggly when you heard the exhaust that I had to subscribe to your channel!
Fun fact: You said "you know?"... 17 times in 17 minutes.
blackopsbros1234 I know right.. He needs to man up and get more real. Is he gonna literally shit his pants if he drives something 700hp + ?
Russian5 I like his enthusiasm, getting genuinely excited over the vehicle is a positive thing. But you should be aware of being repetitive if you want to improve your overall review professionalism. I'm a fan though. Hoping he reviews the Lexus RC 350 F Sport.
***** Fair and valid points across the board.
blackopsbros1234 ltwargssf R Aren't you guys cool, you think a 355 hp car is slow. I've rode in a twin-turbo Lambo, McLaren, Ferrari etc, I know what fast is. But I also can enjoy a 200 hp Civic Si. The giggles are real. I just enjoy cars regardless of how fast they are.
subaruwrxfan Please, im not gonna jugde what you drive, I really enjoy the info from your vids and been watching for a long time but the reaction is the same for how slow or fast the car is. I mean if you feel power once, everything else is slow in my opinion.
Hey Man... you made my morning. I love the way you enjoy the acceleration & sound. I have a '05 C55 and I smile a lot too (in between State Trooper vigils). Keep up the good work... I've just subscribed :-)
I laughed at your laugh when u laughed at the acceleration, still laughing
Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG I LOVE THIS CAR!!! THIS STYLE!! BEAUTYFULL!
i have this car and i do that pop multiple times a day love it so much.
I watch all your videos man you're great. I don't know why you don't have more subscribers and more views. great videos!
Thanks, I'm glad you like them!
Man you make feel like selling my house right now and going homeless and buy one immediately...
Such a slept on car. These can be had for like 28k now with 40k Miles. Id take this over an evo anyday.
strongest 4-cylinder engine ever made
I've been waiting for this review for a long time now. Keep up the good work!
my neighbour has this in white, and the red brake calipers. it looks fuckin awesome.
I used to think that cracking exhaust sound was cool but if I have to listen to that noise everyday, I don't think I would appreciate it as much.
Great review!
You can just hear them in sport mode
If I was buying a Mercedes, I definitely wouldn't be paying that much for a 2.0L turbo.
I have this car. It’s so fun to drive. Bought it used. It didn’t come with the performance exhaust, came with the sport exhaust. I deleted one of the two resonators and sounds 90 percent of the performance exhaust. Same downpipe between the two exhaust options , only the performance has one resonator that is smaller the either on the sport exhaust. The transmission shifts are the only thing that bugs sometimes but if you adjust your driving style to it , you forget that it lags
Any updates on it?. Have any major issues with it?
Mercedes Benzs Have The Best Exhaust System in the market...period !!
🚙💨💨🎶🎵👂🏼
Entendo pouco inglês mas gostei do vídeo, transmite a emoção que um carro desse quer passar. Parabéns!
Just bought this car its great better than the new rs3 and also BMW m2
Enjoy it:D
You've no idea what you're talking about, the RS3 isn't even on sale, and the 235i was considered better then the CLA45. The M2 is a drivers car, RWD, more power, the BMW handling, its one of the best cars BMW ever built. It does cost 15k more thought. Don't speak out of your ass..
NS go search cla45 vs m2 bmw fan boy. Mercedes = the best or nothing so stfu
Thanks for your review of this car! Love your videos man!
You know that this car is amazing when you see this guy smiling for 17 minuts
subaruwrxfan your enthusiasm is so infectious! Always love your reviews, thank you.
damn im sorry but your music is getting more and more annoying
***** This!
Nothing is more annoying than the hand gestures he makes at the beginning of every video and freaky faces when driving aggressively.
Im not fast enough to skip the intro, it starts so fast, my ears bleed every time
So many changes of scenes makes me like watching it around really.
How much is this in America? In Australia it's $90,000 (around $67,200 USD)! By the way great video! Keep it up!
Its about $30K-$45K i think
+Tanalpha Gaming 60 000$ standard with no options, it can go to 70 000-80 000$ with all the options
you make the coolest intros ever keep up the great work!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really enjoyed this review lmaoo. His laugh is fucking hilarious!!! Definitely my next car. I love the body and make of this car.
I love watching you review the cla45 amg. that was really fun to watch.
OMG!! I love your true and natural reaction. For real you're the bomb. And I have made up my kind this is the car. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊
this is one happy reviewer haha i like his reaction to the start up and exhaust crackle
You have a dream job
It's pretty cool nice review matt
Merc nailed this car
your laughter is a natural reaction that we like speed
I came here for the back roads lol.
keep up the good work, you have such positive reviews. everyone on youtube just talks shit about every car
He appreciated the sh*t out this car!! reminded me of my lil brother when I tickle him 😂 Good Review
The Golden age of Cars. It's amazing that MB would build an EVO type car...great !😃
That giant iPad sticking out of the dash ruins the car
first world problems
dude it really does.it looks fucking cheap.it sucks how they have been using that in the more expensive mercs.it looks more like a galaxy tablet.
7:56 i also like rice crispies matt! also another great review matt, keep them coming!
Haha i love your reactions!
The AMG performance steering wheel option has the brushed aluminium gear paddles. Looks great!
He sounds like shaggy off Scooby doo
Haha
One of my personal favorite AMGs of all time!! Love the A45 the most and I would kill to have one
60 grand? WTF? That's damn near M3 money!
randomocityvideos and it's front wheel drive.....
The 45 AMG is AWD...
right. if it's awd you want,then your better off with a 2013 audi s4 with 45k and about 10thousand on the clock. Oh and the s4 has proper rear seats :D i.m.o.
TigR 5hark I'm aware. My point is that the CLA is way too expensive for what it is. The fact that you're within $5,000 of an M3(which have a base price of 62k, not 67), or a C63 for that matter, is quite ridiculous. CLA45 is way too expensive.
Martin Allen yeah, i don't think so.... the mk1 miata had an lsd as an option. there are cars with heated seats as an option. in winter a heated seat is your savior :)
I like your reviews because you're always so impressed with everything you drive. A lot of other reviewers are just snobs that complain about everything. "Man those crackles and pops" haha
that exhaust burble tho
My GTI pops when it changes gears and it REALLY doesn't get old!
Every car is "nice" and "fast" in your reviews. Actually you can end your videos in 10 seconds, just say "This is 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG, it is nice and fast."
Yo LMAO 😂 you ain't shit lol
You should review a mk6 GTI since you have already reviewed a mk4, mk5, and mk7. It could sort of complete it! Thanks for the awesome reviews, your basically the reason I got interested in performanced based cars!
The car has a 106 inch wheelbase and weighs over 3600 lbs. It's not a "tiny little car."
hartsickdisciple most of that space is engine and trunk, having driven one it feels tiny
851995STARGATE It may feel that way, but it's not.
See the figures of dimensions and you will be convinced.
Sharpin It may have a tiny interior, but it's not a tiny car. It's an inefficient use of space.
hartsickdisciple I don't get why people buy these. A bmw m3 or m4 weighs just as much, and those are better cars.
That car is so sick! The design of it is absolutely amazing, I love the way it looks.
braaaaap 'fart' braaaaap 'fart' brap 'fart'
Really, always making me feel better when I see how you truly enjoy acceleration! :) 👍
I think hatchback version (A45) looks better.
Timmy W a series is rwd cla isnt
Timmy W sure, but we don't get it in NA.
I’m 23 years old and I’m planning to buy this car by the end of the month I’m so exited 😭😭
Who's here because ReturnOfWilderness got his account back?
me
Me!
Yep
Wtf you talking about mang
Crackles! Pops! Dude you look like youre having the time of your life! Love this car BTW, thanks for the review!
This guy has the same reaction while accelerating in every car he tests , from a civic SI to a corvette zr1... smh
Osvaldo Arias - you forgot the 2005 Cobalt lol
What I really love on these AMG's are the Crackles and pops.
Apparently voted worst amongst it's buyers
+Rinoa AMG No. I hated how high the turbo comes in.
Aha it's an amazing vehicle especially among younger buyers
Will12 Will12 Good to hear, I live in canada as well and been looking at a used CLA45.
+TheTreyVidz ya for Canada like a sports car to drive all year it's hard to beat maybe a ttrs but I'm not a big fan of Audi and FYI my cla is moded and has over 400hp and carbon fiber parts making it lighter it's faster than my previous c63
essel23fly was
He's way to excited to review this car