While Mercedes-Benz is trying to keep a tight hold on the upcoming CLA compact sports saloon, having only released bits and pieces of information along with pictures and videos of camouflaged prototypes, we’ve already had the opportunity to see official photos of the car.

If that wasn’t enough, now, pictures of what is said to be a 1/18 scale a die-cast model of the new CLA have surfaced on the internet!

As with the leaked imagery, the detailed model shown here depicts the regular CLA in AMG trim guise, which adds an exterior styling package and a host of bespoke interior features such as the front sport seats.

From what we’ve heard, we’ll only have to wait a few weeks for the first public appearance of the new CLA, which will take place at the Detroit auto show in mid-January, with sales likely to follow towards the end of the year or in early 2014.

Story References: Avantgarde via Indianautosblog

Thanks to Shrawan for the heads up!

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