Mercedes-Benz has simply revealed the brand new GLA and GLB facelift, along with their AMG variants. It was about time, as the 2 observe within the footsteps of the A and CLA compact vehicles. No phrase on the pricing but. However we should always count on these to be costlier than they presently are. We’ll let you know why.
The GLA begins at $37,500 within the U.S., whereas prospects begin negotiations at $39,800 for the GLB crossover. However that’s all historical past, as a result of Mercedes has provide you with updates that may make the 2 pricier. And because of this.
Each the GLA and the GLB facelift bought a redesigned entrance bumper and the radiator grille seems to be completely different as nicely. Gone are the halogen lights as LED headlamps with new design flank it as normal, whereas there are new taillights on the reverse finish, too. Twin energy domes present up on the hood, related to those who solely the AMG variants used to have earlier than the facelift. There’s a new paintwork obtainable, the Spectral Blue. Clients may also select one of many 4 new alloy wheel designs with sizes starting from 17 to twenty inches.
The voice assistant will get the Tourguide perform, able to offering related data alongside the route. It’ll solely be obtainable in Germany at first. This was beforehand obtainable increased within the vary, with the S-Class, EQS, C-Class, and EQC. The system responds to the roughly 3,400 brown-colored vacationer data indicators alongside German autobahns. When it’s activated, the MBUX robotically reads out helpful data on locations of curiosity alongside the way in which.
The Trailer Manouvering Help reveals up within the lineup for the primary time. The system is particularly designed to assist drivers reverse simply, particularly when they should do it in slim areas.
The GLA 250e plug-in hybrid, with no counterpart within the GLB vary, will get a barely extra highly effective electrical motor, however the mixed output is similar: 218 PS (215 HP). The 11.5-kWh battery retains its floor, serving to the automobile drive with zero emissions between 62 and 70 kilometers (39-43 miles), which is greater than earlier than.
The petrol engines get a mild-hybrid 48-volt system that brings alongside 14 PS (13 HP) for restricted durations of time. Mercedes drops the guide transmission from the lineup, with the GLA and the GLB facelift getting both a seven- or an eight-speed computerized transmission. The latter is for the AMG 35 variations with 306 PS (302 PS) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque, popping out of the two.0-liter turbocharged engine. The GLA 35 can do the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) run in 5.2 seconds, whereas the GLB 35 is 0.3 seconds slower.
Mercedes-AMG
GLA 35 4MATIC
Mercedes-AMG
GLB 35 4MATIC
Engine
2.0 liter R4 with exhaust fuel turbocharger
2.0 liter R4 with exhaust fuel turbocharger
Displacement
cm3
1,991
1,991
Rated energy
kW/PS
225/306
225/306
at
1/min
5,800
5,800
Rated torque
Nm
400
400
at
1/min
3,000-4,000
3,000-4,000
Drive system
AMG Efficiency 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive
AMG Efficiency 4MATIC variable all-wheel drive
Transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G dual-clutch transmission
Mixed gasoline consumption[2]
l/100 km
9.2-8.8
9.4-8.9
Mixed CO2 emissions2
g/km
209-200
214-203
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
s
5.2
5.5
High velocity
km/h
250
250
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