Mercedes-AMG has extended its range of four-cylinder performance models with the introduction of the CLA 35 4Matic four-door coupé.

The recently revealed CLA is the third of Mercedes-Benz's latest generation of compact models to receive the AMG treatment, following the A35 4Matic hatchback and the recently announced A35 4Matic Saloon.

Pricing has yet to be announced, though the CLA 35 is planned to be positioned beneath the six-cylinder C43 and has been conceived to compete against the 2020 BMW M230i Gran Coupé and the Audi S3 Saloon. UK deliveries are expected to get underway in August.

Despite being close in conception to the four-door A35 Saloon, AMG is banking on the more expressive design of the CLA 35 to find favour among particular customers.

"The CLA 35 4Matic is an attractive offer for a young, active lifestyle target group," said Mercedes-AMG CEO Tobias Moers. "These customers define their requirements very clearly: they expect exciting design alongside superior performance and inspiring handling.”