New York Auto Show: I Spy A Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG

A more luxuriously appointed version of a Lancer Evolution on over-boost is unique. It really takes about 26~27 psi of boost to make a turbocharged powerplant shine over its larger displacement, lower specific output, alternatives. The problem of course is that any such engine will take a while to go from vacuum to full boost making the driving experience sub-optimal.

Where that "45" comes from is lost on me though. The engine is clearly not 4.5 liters and does not reflect the output of a Mercedes' 4.5 liter naturally aspirated engine.

For what they will charge for this car, I would pass as it is an AMG with an Over Boosted 4 banger that I expect will have a short life as an engine.

With all the Nanny devices being rammed down our throats, there is no way this will be light enough to be a worthwhile driving machine.

MB Lemmings will flock to it, but once they own it they will regret the crazy money they spent on it.