Monday 25 June 2018

Review: Mercedes Benz GLA 200

They say good things come in small packages and that is why the Mercedes GLA 200 is a great deal. It has been on sale in India since 2014 and is a crossover with large tyres, a hatch-ish design and perhaps most uncharacteristic front wheel drive.


Exteriors:
With the addition of LED headlamps, the front also gets a new grille with perforated twin-blade design and the lower edge sees a new bumper cladding. The car now wears new five-spoke alloys, and the rear is redesigned crystal-effect LED tail lamps. GLA also gets what Mercedes-Benz calls 'Powerdomes' on the bonnet, all this adding to the muscular look of the car.


Interiors:
Mercedes GLA 200 comes in two different trims, the sail-patterned trim on the Sports Edition, and the black matrix on the style edition. The new instrument panel is an 11.6 cm colour multifunction display and has a concentric circle meter design with red needles. It also features an 8-inch multimedia system (no it isn't a touchscreen) and gets an integral CD drive for both MP3 and WMA/AAC files. GLA also has an ambient lighting system with 12 selectable colours. Other equipment in the GLA includes a large panoramic sunroof, attention assist, automatic hydraulic tailgates, an 8-inch infotainment system (that supports Apple Carplay and Android Auto) and power-adjust seats with memory functions. Seating in the car is comfortable and what’s nice is the small extendable under-thigh support on both front seats.


Engine Specifications:
The 2-litre petrol and 2.1-litre diesel motors continue to power the Mercedes GLA 200. The 2.1-litre diesel churns out 168 bhp and the torque of 350 Nm. The 7-speed dual clutch gearbox helps in seamless transfer of power to the wheels, and the paddle shifters make your life easier. The GLA also comes with Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR) that helps to handle driving in steep downhill. You can set the speed between four and 18 kmph, hence making it easier to navigate through terrains. Driving modes include - Eco, Individual, Off-Road and Dynamic. In each, modes you can tweak the setting of the steering and the engine. The 18-inch tyres give you the much-needed grip, and the GLA maintains its composure when driven into a corner.


Price:
According to an authorised Mercedes dealer, Mercedes Benz GLA 200 sports price in Delhi is set at approx. INR 35.03 Lakh.

If your planning to buy a Mercedes GLA in Delhi, visit the authorised Mercedes dealerships like Silver Arrows and T & T Motors to get best deals.












 

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