From its introduction back in 2014 the Mercedes-Benz GLA was pretty much considered a hatchback on stilts. Now, there is a new one and this one is a lot more SUV than before. We have the details for you.
The GLA is finally starting to look the part. its bigger, taller and has protective cladding which makes it more convincing of being a rough car. Three lines will be available with the new GLA, the style, progressive and AMG Lines with each version getting its own newly designed rims in different sizes as well and leather interior options. The Edition 1 version will also be available with some exclusive option fitted onto the GLA, it will be based on the AMG Line but will have exclusive seats trimmed in perforated leather, carbon-fibre-look trim elements, ambient lighting, illuminated door sill panels and special floor mats.
The new GLA at launch will have two engine choices. The GLA 200 will have a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 120kW and 250N.m. Powering the GLA 200d will be a 1.95-litre engine with 110kW and 350N.m. The GLA 200 will have a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission whereas the 200d will feature an 8-speed duel clutch automatic transmission.
Being a Mercedes-Benz there will be plenty of optional extras that you can choose from like the Engineering package, which includes adaptive damping suspension, Keyless-Go, larger brake discs on the front axle, Adaptive High-beam Assist Plus and Multibeam LED headlamps and many others.
The price for the new Mercedes Benz GLA will start from R674 000 for the GLA 200 and the GLA 200d will be R710 000 and all Mercedes-Benz derivatives are is sold with a 2-year/unlimited km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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