This is just a long wheelbase MINI in disguise, with no room in back. Same platform. To quote from a real review:
" A wide range of adjustments in the seat and steering wheel means that, unlike in the tiny rear seat, anybody can get comfortable here."
Cars are now so low slung that apparently 1.5 inches less than 15 feet is now dubbed a "subcompact" by the author, and on the inside this one certainly seems to be. No doubt a Civic would handily have more interior room. The X2 which arrived to great fanfare and no ground clearance has seen its sales sink in 2019 by 25% compared to the 2018 figures which are for only 10 months due to March intro. Another MINI revamp, the X2 proves that not all "SUV"s sell - especially these ginned up MINIs.
I don't get these cheapo transverse-engined Mercedes and BMWs. The first CLA I drove I decided was a complete joke back in 2014, and this 2 Series Gran fake Coupe probably is as well. Oh, they say, MB version 2 of the CLA and A hatch is SO much better - I say it bloody well should be for the prices asked, and apologies should be handed out for version 1.
I suppose people with noodles for brains buy these things for $50K or more and sigh over the badge. Oh, and C/D says" "overall grip leaves something to be desired and the M235i understeers more than expected." Well kudos all around, I'd say. Well done!