Mercedes-Benz will unveil the updated 2017 CLA-Class during the 2016 New York International Auto Show next week. The entry-level luxury car will get updated exterior and interior elements, updated technology, new standard features, and a more dynamic high-performance AMG version.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and CLA250 4Matic will be powered by a 208-hp inline-four paired with a 7G-DCT. This will give the CLA a 0-60 time of 6.9 and 6.8 seconds, respectively, with a top speed of 130 mph. The CLA45 AMG will deliver 375 hp from its inline-four, push out a top speed of 155 mph, and hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.

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To spice up the CLA's design, Mercedes has given the model a new front bumper with a silver, black, or chrome trim strip, and the rear bumper features an available trim strip in chrome or black between the tailpipes. The tailpipe panels are now flush with the bumper, giving the model a more upscale look and a narrower appearance where the panels join together.

Customers can now choose a Lunar Blue exterior color, and new wheel designs complete the updated exterior design of the 2017 CLA. Inside, the refreshed model features chrome-plated controls, new seat covers and trim materials, and a slimmer 8-inch media display with a new glass cover as standard features. The instrument cluster has also been tweaked to feature red needles and new-style dials that are easier for the driver to read.

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For the 2017 model year, customers can opt for LED high-performance headlights with a color temperature that's closer to actual daylight than traditional headlights. This feature helps the driver's eyes during night drives and also has about a 60 percent lower energy consumption than xenon headlights. These new headlights have been paired with automatic intensity control taillights that regulate brightness.

Mercedes will continue to offer the CLA with the latest assistance and safety systems, including standard active brake assist and selectable drive modes with Dynamic Select. This system lets the driver not only control the drive mode but also adjust other vehicle characteristics, including engine, transmission, and steering feel. The ambient lighting system, which features 12 color moods, can also be controlled using this system.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class will hit dealers later this year in coupe-like four-door form; the shooting brake wagon version shown below remains a Europe-only model.