# Aerodynamically Styled Wagons Mercedes' CLA Shooting Brake Has a Slick Appearance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cla-shooting-brake References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mercedes-cla-shooting-brake/34938/) & [media.daimler](http://media.daimler.com/deeplink?cci=2567713) The [CLA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla) Shooting Brake is a new [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe) offering that brings together the practicality of a wagon with the sleek style and sporty look of the CLA. The vehicle has frameless side windows and a sloped roofline, with arrowhead rear lights making the vehicle look wide and low on the road. Ultimately, this is a vehicle with an extremely unique and aerodynamic appearance. The vehicle's exterior appearance sets itself apart due to the presence of grey 18-inch alloy wheels and 'TURBO AMG' badging. The CLA Shooting Brake comes with an extra-long roof-line that offers an extra 4 cm of headroom compared to the regular [CLA four-door coupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cla). It will be introduced in three styling packages. The vehicle comes with a 7-inch screen providing access to Mercedes' COMAND infotainment system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aerodynamically Styled Wagons:** The trend in automotive design is for wagons to have sleek, sporty appearances that combine style with practicality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry has an opportunity to create innovative wagon designs that prioritize aerodynamics and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Wagon-Style Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-allterrain-eclass.md) - [Sculpted Two-Door Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe.md) - [Contoured Limousine-Like Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saab-aerostream.md) - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Rapper-Approved Molten Chrome Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cla.md)