Al Haddad Motors, the authorised distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Bahrain, has announced the arrival of the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG in its showrooms.

General manager Graeme Newport and sales manager Bryan Logue were both present to receive the car as it arrived earlier this month.

The new concept style coupe fuses design and athletic presence effortlessly. The CLA45 AMG has brought an international sensation to life through its flawless design, from its diamond-block grille to its frameless door glass to its sweeping tail lamps.

The four-door coupe follows in the design footsteps of the successful CLS63 AMG, the trendsetter for four-door high-performance coupes. With a maximum power output of 355 hp and a peak torque of 332 lb-ft, the CLA45 AMG is the world's most powerful four-cylinder engine built in series production. The performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive on the CLA45 AMG sets new standards in the competitive segment as well.

Newport said: "In the CLA45 AMG, Mercedes-AMG presents a unique and absolutely desirable automobile with the characteristic AMG genes. We are beyond excited to have this car in our showroom.”

The 2014 CLA45 AMG features variable AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard. In developing this all-wheel-drive system, the focus was on "performance" and "dynamic spirit." The power transfer to the rear drive train is facilitated by a compact power take-off unit (PTU), which is fully integrated into the 7-speed sports transmission. Its lubrication is supplied by the oil circuit of the sports transmission. This configuration results in substantial weight advantages compared with rival systems, which branch off power by means of an add-on component with dedicated circuit. Together with the friction-minimised tapered roller bearings, the PTU delivers excellent efficiency. As an additional bonus, the system weight of the new AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive is up to 25 per cent less than the all-wheel-drive versions offered by the competition.

Impressive quality interiors of the CLA45 AMG provides Sport seats wrapped in Artico man-made leather and Dinamica microfibers with red contrasting topstitching, red seat belts, the multi-function steering wheel with shift paddles, the AMG Drive Unit and front AMG door sill panels all come as standard. The AMG instrument cluster provides information with a central colour display, the AMG main menu and the Racetimer. Additionally, numerous customisation options are available for the CLA45 AMG including AMG carbon-fibre interior trim, AMG performance steering wheel, red painted callipers and more.  – TradeArabia News Service