Mercedes-Benz coupled the sales release of the new CLA Coupé with an emotively appealing film you can see here- https://youtu.be/J6tgrZEAinQ The five-minute film tells a story of youth and adulthood, of fitting in and non-conformity. In a fictitious inner dialogue a young adult looks back at the dreams and desires of their younger self. “Play by your rules.” is, appropriately, also the slogan for the new CLA Coupé. Beyond the campaign itself the Mercedes-Benz brand wants to encourage people to follow their inner voice and do the important things in life in their own individual way.
The stills are from CG Watkins. The fashion photographer, who lives in Paris, is highly influenced by skateboarding and music subculture and is characterised by his progressive style of photography. He has worked for renowned international magazines such as i-D, Dazed & Confused and brands such as Kenzo, Nike and Adidas.
“A unique car for extraordinary people – this is how we see and present the new CLA Coupé. The film speaks the language of a young, confident target group which is true to itself”, says Bettina Fetzer, Director Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars. “We are concentrating more on entertainment than classical advertising here. The film is bold and emotional, without taking itself too seriously.”
CLA drivers are seen as individualists. Creativity, aesthetic expression and the sense of being in control of their own life is of the utmost importance to them.
The stills are from CG Watkins. The fashion photographer, who lives in Paris, is highly influenced by skateboarding and music subculture and is characterised by his progressive style of photography. He has worked for renowned international magazines such as i-D, Dazed & Confused and brands such as Kenzo, Nike and Adidas.
The star in lead: New Instagram filter exclusively for the CLA campaign
As the first automotive brand, Mercedes-Benz virtually offers to enter an imaginary CLA world and design it according to its own rules with the Instagram Augmented Reality (AR) Filter #PlayByYourRules created for the CLA campaign. The filter is inspired by the typical neon lights of the Japanese metropolis Tokyo, the location for the photo production of the CLA Campaigns print ads. #PlayByYourRules invites fans of the star brand and social media users to become part of the campaign and enjoy trying different filter variations. The only requirement is to follow the Mercedes-Benz Instagram account @mercedesbenz and select the AR filter in your own filter tray.
The film was directed by François Rousselet. He is currently one of the most creative minds behind music videos and advertising films. Rousselet has worked with stars including Kanye West, Madonna, Depeche Mode, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell and Jack White. He has received MTV Music Awards and World Music Awards.
The stills are from CG Watkins. The fashion photographer, who lives in Paris, is highly influenced by skateboarding and music subculture and is characterised by his progressive style of photography. He has worked for renowned international magazines such as i-D, Dazed & Confused and brands such as Kenzo, Nike and Adidas.
Credits: the idea, conception and implementation of the film were by antoni_garage, the European creative lead agency for Mercedes-Benz.
The new CLA Coupé: The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé combines sporty and emotive beauty with highly intelligent technology. Alongside its unique look, this design masterpiece features the next level of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) with the Interior Assistant, plus many individualisation options.
They love anything out of the ordinary, so the new Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé is the perfect car for them: not only is it a very emotively appealing vehicle; it is also highly intelligent. From MBUX Interior Assist, which recognises operational demands from gestures and equips the interior with intelligence, through augmented reality for navigation and understanding indirect voice commands to the ENERGIZING COACH that provides individual fitness recommendations, the new CLA offers an array of clever solutions which make life easier. There are also ingenious details when it comes to the aerodynamics and functions for the Intelligent Drive driving assistance package. The design underlines the coupé character with its stretched form and elements such as the bonnet with powerdomes or the rear licence plate which has been moved down. As such it does justice to its predecessor’s status as a design icon. Prices begin at 31,475.50[1] euros for the CLA 180 with 100 kW (136 hp), 200 Nm and a six-speed manual transmission (combined fuel consumption: 5.7-5.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 130-125 g/km)[2]. Deliveries will commence in May 2019.
