Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Compact, premium class SUV

It’s hard not to be impressed by the new Mercedes GLA Class. This compact, premium class SUV features dynamic styling, significant power and overall desirability.

The exterior design is something to behold. From the moment you lay eyes on the GLA Class, you will want to get behind the wheel, it’s conveyance of a sense of confidence and power is as captivating as its practicality and driving performance. The radiator grille has a sporty look with the centralised three pointed star, the striking appearance is magnified by soft raised pads deemed as “softcubes” that emphasise the grille and follow along the side panels until you reach the exhaust tailpipes.

A new design philosophy has been created with the Mercedes GLA showcasing what’s to come. You will notice a dropping line that extends from the bright headlamp all the way to the rear wheel arch. Frameless side windows and recessed slim-line door handles add to the unique quality that this compact SUV boasts.

Luxury, Technology, Style

Drivers around the world have been watching to see how this distinctive SUV handles both on the road and when the going gets tough off-road. With 20-inch wheels, a muscular haunch on the rear axle and a dual clutch automatic transmission, this four-cylinder turbocharged SUV is simply stellar on pavement. It makes it beneficial to take on recreational trips and features a 4MATIC all-wheel drive system to deliver unprecedented off-road ability for a vehicle of this size. Now tried and tested, the Mercedes GLA as surpassed expectation in every sense.

As if the exterior wasn’t enough to take advantage of, inside the Mercedes GLA there are phenomenal features encompassed inside too. Luxury materials and technology line the interior of the GLA Class with subtle hints of leather on the door panels, galvanised aluminium throughout the instrument panels and contoured, sporty seats for the driver and all of the passengers.

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a significant amount of technology into the GLA Class. The COMAND online system is featured within the control panel and there is also Intelligent Drive to enhance each journey. Further, the front headlamps are equipped with a laser-beam projector, allowing photos and videos to be displayed on the road surface, a screen, or any other object that the SUV pulls in front of.

Safety in technology

Mercedes-Benz sets the bar for safety in automotive design, the Mercedes GLA is no different, it brings together the abundant standard technology features across the Mercedes-benz range like ADAPTIVE BRAKE ASSIST, COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS and the industry pioneering Electronic Stability Programme and combined with the optional Driving Assistance Package or Lane Tracking Package delivers an altogether luxurious, safe and pioneering level of comfort. Distance Pilot DISTRONIC, PRE-SAFE notably delivering unparalleled easy comfort.

Dynamic Select
Select your driving mode using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch. Eco mode, Sport, Sport+ and Comfort driving modes have been designed to give you a more personalised drive.
THERMOTRONIC
For maximum comfort maximum and air distribution can be controlled separately for the driver, front-seat passenger and any passengers in the rear. Sensors ensure that the climate set for each zone remains at a constant level.
Parking Pilot
The Parking Pilot finds parking spaces and assists you manoeuvring into them. You can switch between manual or automatic manoeuvring at any time and don’t need to worry about changing gear or speed. The reversing camera provides a better overview behind the vehicle.
Audio 20 CD
The Audio 20 CD multimedia system with radio, MP3-compatible CD player, Bluetooth connectivity and colour display brings together entertainment, information and communication.
Apple CarPlay
Full smartphone integration with your Apple or Android device. Connect with apps, music, navigation and more.
LED High Performance headlamps
Together with their distinctive appearance, LED High Performance headlamps provide a broad spread of light, with a colour temperature close to that of daylight, and consume only a low level of energy.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
The optional Distance Pilot DISTRONIC helps the driver to maintain a safe distance to the vehicle in front and so relieves strain on the driver, especially on long journeys or in a traffic jam. Available with Driving Assistance package
Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist is able to detect when the vehicle is unintentionally drifting out of lane, duly warning the driver by means of pulsed vibrations through the steering wheel. Available with Lane Tracking package & Driving Assistance package.
Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist is able to detect vehicles in the blind spot and give the driver visible and audible warnings. Available with Lane Tracking package & Driving Assistance package.
PRE-SAFE anticipatory safety system
The renowned PRE-SAFE safety system can ‘sense’ critical road situations and initiate preventive safety measures. Available with Driving Assistance package.
COMAND Online system
Includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, radio, Traffic Sign Assist, single CD/DVD, 8-inch Media Display, map navigation system with 3D map display, Live Traffic Information and European map data updates free of charge for the first three years, and LINGUATRONIC voice control. Mercedes me connect with standard and Remote Online services. Access to internet sites when vehicle is stationary, plus unrestricted use of Mercedes-Benz apps (internet-enabled mobile phone required) and in-car internet access for Facebook, internet radio, sending routes from Google Maps™ to the vehicle, news and weather reports. Also includes SD memory card slot. Optional