In some markets, there will also be a repeat of the CLA-Class Shooting Brake compact wagon, a prototype of which has just been spotted. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Shooting Brake spy shots - Photo via BaldaufUnderpinning the vehicle will be Mercedes' new MMA platform, developed for the automaker's entry-level range. For hybrids, there will be a newly developed 1.5-liter turbo-4 paired with a 27-hp electric motor sandwiched between the gas engine and an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The current CLA-Class Shooting Brake was never offered in the U.S., and it is unlikely the situation will change with the arrival of the new model. The two CLA-Class body styles represent half of Mercedes' next-generation compact family based on the MMA platform.