MERCEDES-BENZ
GLA SECOND GENERATION: COMING SOON
Mercedes-Benz
has announced the second-generation GLA, which, with its promising new
technology and greater comfort, will step up the pressure on the BMW X2 in the
fast-growing compact crossover market.
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| Mercedes Benz GLA - Second generation (Gray) |
The
model will launch with the entry-level, front-wheel-drive GLA 200, which uses a
163hp, 1.3-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, and the
four-wheel-drive Mercedes-AMG GLA 35, powered by a 306hp, 2.0-litre
turbocharged engine.
It
can reach 100Km speed within 8.7seconds. The GLA 200 comes, which comes with a
standard 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, can do 0-100kph in 8.7sec and
hit a top speed of 211kph. The new GLA is 4,410mm long, 2,020mm wide and
1,611mm high. It is made by 14mm shorter and 2mm narrower but 104mm higher than
the old model.
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| Mercedes Benz GLA - Second generation (Blue) |
It's
based on the previous version of Mercedes' MFA platform, with a transverse
engine mounting, and has its wheelbase extended by 30mm to 2,729mm. Also its
track increased by 46mm, front and rear.
The
new GLA will go on sale in international markets in the second quarter of next
year and can also be expected to arrive at our shores by the end of 2020.
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| Mercedes Benz GLA - Second generation (Red) |
This
year seems to be a busy one for Mercedes-Benz India, with the automaker slated to
launch a host of new and updated models, including the A-class sedan, GLE and
GLS. When it does go on sale, the next-gen GLA will continue to fight it out
with the BMW X1 and the Volvo XC40 in our market.
