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Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class previewed

Posted 13th August, 2013 in Mercedes-Benz, Videos | Leave a comment

Mercedes-Benz has released this teaser featuring the forthcoming GLA-Class model ahead of its big reveal at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show (September 10 to 22).

Based on the stylish 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 model in the video is a GLA 250 with power coming from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine, producing 155 kW (211 hp) and 350 Nm of torque, which is mated to a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission, but we can expect a flagship GLA 45 AMG variant using the 265 kW (360 hp) unit found in the A 45 AMG to follow later.