Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class release date and pricing revealed

Posted 6th August, 2013 in Mercedes-Benz, Videos | Leave a comment

Auto Express has revealed further details on the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.

Based on the well received Concept that debuted in Shanghai earlier this year, the GLA shares the same MFA (Modular Front-drive Architecture) platform as the A-Class, but is slightly wider at 1.98 metres and stands 1.57 metres tall making it similar in size to its competitors the Audi Q3 and BMW’s X1.

The GLA will initially be offered with a 155 kW (211 hp) 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mated to a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system, with a flagship GLA 45 AMG variant using the 265 kW (360 hp) unit found in the A 45 AMG, following later.

Due to be unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (September 10 to 22) and appear in dealerships by early 2014, pricing will start at around £25,370 (€29,375).