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New Mercedes-Benz GLA Pricing Starts at $36,230

Giancarlo Perlas July 6, 2020

The sport utility vehicle lineup of Mercedes-Benz starts with the GLA. Now, the three-pointed star brand is revitalizing the range with its second-generation series. The pricing of the Mercedes-Benz GLA starts at $36,230 plus $1,050 destination and delivery charge. The new GLA boasts a new look, updated powertrain, and it is Mercedes’ response to the Audi Q3 and BMW X1. Powertrain Under the hood of the GLA 250 lies a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine with 221 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Two driving configurations are available for the SUV—the front-wheel-drive system and the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive version. The power of the auto is distributed via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The… Continue Reading »

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Spanking New Images of the Mercedes-Benz GLA Show Off Interior

Giancarlo Perlas July 24, 2019

Audi Q2’s rival, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA, has been spotted again testing on the road. This is likely one of the many more times we’ll get to see the GLA ahead of a rumored debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The spy photos showed the car’s interior, the dashboard of which is very similar to the A-Class, as well as Mercedes’ other new compact models. The dashboard features rounded air vents and the twin touchscreens of the revolutionary MBUX system. Outside, the second-generation looks very much like the A-Class which it was based. The styling details are almost identical and the latest images showed the GLA sitting lower… Continue Reading »

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Next-Gen Mercedes-Benz GLA Caught Testing at the Nurburgring in a Spy Video

Giancarlo Perlas July 8, 2018

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA was recently caught on cam while it was being tested at the Nurburgring track in Nurburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The spy video shows the prototype of the upcoming GLA in a heavy zebra camouflage. Therefore, we can only make out some of the crossover’s key design features based on its shape, bulges, and components peeking out from the wrap. Architecture Based on the video, the next-gen GLA almost looks a lot like the brand-new GLB. The only exceptions are that the GLB has a longer wheelbase than the GLA and the former also has a higher nose. That’s actually expected because the two will be riding on… Continue Reading »

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More Spy Shots of the Mercedes-Benz GLB Found Online

Giancarlo Perlas July 7, 2018

Last May, we have seen the new Mercedes-Benz GLB, the GLS and the EQC in a single spy video. Recently, a series of spy shots provided us a better look at the GLB crossover. Will Utilize the MFA2 Platform Based on the spy photos from Motor1, the upcoming GLB almost looks like the next-generation GLA. That should not come as a surprise because both are using the MFA2 platform of Mercedes. It should be noted that the same architecture is used by the coming A-Class and B-Class. However, looking closely at both the GLB and the GLA would reveal that the former has a more utilitarian look. With that, the GLB is… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz GLA Gets More Style And Features With New Update

Giancarlo Perlas August 28, 2017

Mercedes-Benz just updated its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) range with a new crossover called the Mercedes-Benz GLA. In a launch event of the Mercedes-Benz GLA at Suntec City in Singapore, the German automaker made known its intention to add to its supreme rugged crossover lineup. Three years ago, Mercedes introduced the GLA. Though technically, the GLA is still looking fine and dandy, the German auto brand started pulling the stops to bring an upgrade for the GLA. First on the priority is the fresh look for the GLA with a new pair of front and rear LED light clusters and a shapelier body style on the outside that will give… Continue Reading »

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2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA Spied During Testing

Giancarlo Perlas July 31, 2017

The prototype for the new Mercedes-Benz GLA was recently spied. The compact utility vehicle in the spy shots was heavily disguised in zebra camouflage, but based on the shape and bulges in the wraps, the auto bears a striking resemblance with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class seen earlier. According to Motor1, which is also the source of the spy shots, the next-generation of the GLA will be launched next year. It will be released under a 2019 model year. Although the features of the CUV is still hard to see because of its full camo, it seems that the body panels are similar to the ones found in the next A-Class. The two are expected… Continue Reading »

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Top 3 Things to Expect From Mercedes-Benz at Auto Shanghai

Giancarlo Perlas April 18, 2017

After the 2017 New York Auto Show comes Auto Shanghai. The event marks another milestone for Mercedes-Benz as the new model of its flagship car will be making its world premiere there. It is also the introduction of a new concept vehicle. The brand is gearing for the Asian debut of one of its compact sport utility vehicles too. 1. New Mercedes-Benz S-Class A new S-Class is being teased by Mercedes. Based on the spy shots of the car, the new model of the car will merely be an update. Only a few tweaks are expected on its exterior. It will likely get new headlights. Then it is rumored to have new… Continue Reading »

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