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Originally Posted by chrisl

I remember reading (I forget where) that the torque split on the CLA45 will range from 90-10 (front-rear) to 50-50, and it will never send more than half the power to the rear. Assuming that's correct, it's really disappointing, since the car will basically drive like a FWD platform all the time.

I know Top Gear Magazine was disappointed with the understeer in the A45 AMG, and I believe it shares its AWD drivetrain with the CLA45.

On the track, that initial understeer dials itself up to a whole other level. If you don't get your braking done right, it's like the front end has turned to marzipan. Oh, and on the steep downhill braking zone, it keeps you busy by weaving about a bit too, and there are places where a bit more body control wouldn't go amiss.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/spe...amg-2013-08-16