The facelifted second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA was launched in Malaysia earlier this yr, with a GLA 200 Progressive Line being the one variant supplied for our market. The locally-assembled crossover is priced at RM258,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.
The refresh introduces a brand new entrance bumper together with new fog lamp sections. There’s additionally a brand new insert for the entrance grille, which now options vertical louvres as a substitute of the sq. lattice seen beforehand. On the again, the rear bumper positive factors a brand new diffuser ingredient surrounded by chrome trim and exhaust finishers, and the back lights get a revised mild signature.
Exterior equipment consists of LED Excessive Efficiency headlamps (with Adaptive Highbeam Help), polished aluminium roof rails and 18-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels completed in Tremolite gray, wrapped with 235/55 profile tyres.
Inside, the cabin – which is wearing Star Sample trim parts and black Artico man-made leather-based upholstery – stays just about unchanged, save for a brand new steering wheel design with extra touch-sensitive controls and thinner backside spokes. Elsewhere, the Mercedes-Benz Person Expertise (MBUX) infotainment system is now introduced in its newest guise, with assist for wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The usual gear checklist consists of gadgets equivalent to Thermatic dual-zone local weather management, Keyless-Go, an Straightforward-Pack tailgate, a LTE communications module for Mercedes me join providers, a wi-fi charging pad, 64-colour ambient lighting and powered entrance seats with reminiscence operate, amongst others.
No modifications to the powertrain, and so the H247 variant continues to be powered by a Renault-sourced M282 1.3 litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder mill providing 163 PS and 250 Nm, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling it to realize a 0-100 km/h time of 8.9 seconds and a high pace of 210 km/h.
How does the H247 form up with the refresh? Discover out what Hafriz Shah thinks of the compact SUV in his video overview.
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