Just in case you're not familiar with the term «Shooting Brake», it's the term that is used for wagons that only have two long doors, instead of the typical four - doors on most wagons. (thetorquereport.com)
Unlike most wagons, which are labeled five - seaters, Mercedes prefers to keep the reality of comfort by calling the CLA Shooting Brake a 4 1, in reference to the occasional use for the middle rear passenger seat. (autofile.ca)
====== EXPERTS ARE SAYING: explains Comfortable front seats offer a slightly higher driving position than most wagons and hatchbacks, and this design detail makes for an expansive view of the road ahead. (usedcarsgroup.com)