MC offers launch control, extra-aggressive rev limits for up - and downshifts, a hold - in - gear and no -
kickdown mode when manual has been selected, and the most riveting intake and exhaust duets this side of Maserati's MC12 supercar.
Combined, the two power sources develop 375bhp and up to 516 lb ft of system torque in full
kickdown mode, all sent through a 4Motion all - wheel drive setup.
Not exact matches
Turning the rotary - knob gear selector from D to S activates a transmission Sport
mode that mitigates the
kickdown steps by holding on to lower gears longer.
Thankfully, the transmission won't upshift at the rev limiter or automatically downshift while in manual
mode unless you press the
kickdown switch at the bottom of the gas pedal's travel.
The efficiency
mode — it also engages the start / stop function — works to get the CLA into the highest gear possible as soon as possible and it takes a deep push on the accelerator to get
kickdown.
Drivers will be able to select the electric
mode at the touch of a button and also allow the gas engine to kick in when needed, using the
kickdown feature.
In boosted GTE
mode (
kickdown), the full system power and an impressive 516 lb - ft of system torque are available.
And, even in manual
mode, the
kickdown switch at the bottom of the accelerator pedal's travel isn't frozen out from proceedings.