The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Sedan is offered in the following styles: CLA 250 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM), CLA 250 4MATIC 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM), and AMG CLA 45 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM).
Pros Generous list of standard features Athletic handling instills confidence Luxury badging without the premium price Potent performance from the AMG CLA 45
Cons Engine and transmission are slow to respond at low speeds The ride can be rather stiff Rear seats are confining Some interior elements aren't up to luxury-car standards
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is a compact luxury car with finesse. Its low price is justified in its small footprint and interior, but it still looks great.
Pros Striking design Responsive powertrains Comfortable front seats Good infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto added Confident ride
Cons Almost nonexistent rear seat Price tag gets crazy quickly Unforgiving ride Hard to enter and exit Busy transmission
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek's primary draw is its jack-of-all-trades nature. Like a lot of other similarly priced cars or crossover SUVs, it has a roomy interior for both people and cargo, a smooth ride quality, and a long list of available advanced safety features.Revised feature availability.The Starlink telematics system gains a few new features.
Pros Spacious interior for a hatchback of its size Offers optional safety features not typically found in the class High ground clearance for enhanced off-road capability Comfortable ride quality
CONS Slow acceleration on the highway Handling isn't as precise as that of some rival cars Lower EPA mileage numbers compared to typical crossovers
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek ranked #8 in Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Crosstrek has a score of 7.9 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 29 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Lots of cargo space User-friendly infotainment system Well-built interior Smooth ride
Cons Seats could use more support Lethargic acceleration Rivals handle better
The 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is as plucky as ever, but with more available safety gear this year.
Pros Great overall package Off-road capable, on-road comfortable Plucky feel Quiet, refined demeanor Lots of safety tech
Cons Mediocre acceleration Interior is just OK Manual transmission no thriftier, nor faster than CVT Loaded models aren’t as good of a value