"At a media event with Mercedes-Benz earlier this month, I heard company representatives use the same phrase - "software-defined vehicle" or SDV - to describe the new CLA, Mercedes' entry-level EV, which starts at $47,250. The CLA will be the launch platform for Mercedes' new MB.OS operating system, which will include an AI voice-assistant powered by both ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Drivers will interact with the new software interface through a screen that stretches across the entire dashboard. There are nearly 40 inches of display, including the driver's seat. It's a lot of screen."
"I had the chance to drive the new CLA for about two hours around San Francisco. A week later, I demoed Tesla's premium trim of the Model 3, which is about $5,000 less than the entry-level CLA option. Mercedes' new EV is no Tesla. Far from it. But, after my drive, I'd say it doesn't have to be. Here's why. A car you want to drive"
Mercedes-Benz positions the CLA EV as a software-defined vehicle and will launch MB.OS on it, featuring an AI voice assistant powered by ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The dashboard uses a nearly 40-inch widescreen display spanning the cabin. MB.DRIVE Assist PRO, slated for next year, aims to offer ADAS functions similar to Tesla's Full Self-Driving Supervised. The CLA starts at $47,250 and serves as Mercedes' entry-level EV. Driving dynamics emphasize engagement, making levels of automation feel secondary. A comparison drive with Tesla Model 3 showed the CLA delivers an appealing driving experience despite not matching Tesla's autonomy.
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