- -Epic four-cylinder
- -Highly capable chassis
- -Surprisingly comfortable ride
- -Cost over old CLA45 and current CLA35
- -Lacks executive-style rear-seat space
- -Tyre noise can be intrusive
- -Willing drivetrain combination
- -Brimming with standard kit
- -Practicality of the liftback
- -Fussy ride on 20-inch alloys with thin rubber
- -Lacklustre warranty
- -No shortcut buttons for infotainment
- -Gorgeous interior appointments and materials
- -Spacious first and second rows
- -Serenely quiet driving experience
- -Too many functions are controlled through the touchscreen
- -The lack of a rear window seems to be design for design's sake
- -Firm ride comfort in Long Range Dual Motor
- -Generous and spirited powertrain
- -Taut dynamics and frisky nature
- -Simplified driver-focused interior
- -Cramped back seat
- -Ride could be tiring for some
- -Steering lacks feel
- -Zingy engine and satisfying manual shifter
- -So much fun to drive, especially in GT RS trim
- -Infotainment overhaul brings it into the 2020s
- -Tall drivers, beware – the cabin is cramped
- -Limited interior storage and boot space
- -Not as affordable as the MX-5 once was
- -Good old fashioned fun on winding roads
- -Quicker to 100km/h
- -Packed with standard kit
- -Deep-seated cabin = scant outward visibility
- -Doesn't feel fully dialled in
- -Excessive top-down wind buffeting
- -Epic acceleration
- -Sharp styling
- -More usable cabin
- -On-the-limit handling requires attention. Noisy tyres
- -Exhaust sounds is muted given the performance
- -Lacks embedded navigation and wireless charging
- -Light, easy and smooth shift action
- -The spread of gear ratios suits the engine's power delivery
- -Feels more like a sports car now
- -The manual is slower to 100km/h than the 8-speed auto
- -Cramped two-seat interior
- -BMW's infotainment system
- -Cracking chassis
- -Affordable performance
- -Rear-wheel drive
- -Suspect use of STI logos
- -Stereo is a bit ho-hum
- -No spare wheel
- -Simple, comfortable, and (relatively) practical
- -No-frills driver's car
- -On-road versatility
- -A bit on the thirsty side
- -Cabin noise
- -Lack of safety features with a manual
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