Mercedes’ GLA Spotted Testing in Sweden
Based on the MFA platform on which both the A-Class and B-Class share, this upcoming road warrior will carry the GLA45 badge. In times past, it would have meant a 4.5 liter engine, but this time, it denotes the 45 years of AMG’s existence. It looks though that the GLA45 will actually carry a turbo 2-liter four, pumping out a healthy 335 horsepower. 350 hp has been bandied about, and that’s a possibility, given that the S-Models from AMG’s upmarket offerings have higher horsepower than standard. Coupled to this engine will be AMG’s 7-speed Speedshift. And 4Matic? Very likely, given the fact that it has become standard issue with the aforementioned S-Model variants.
If you’re salivating right now and getting ready to whip out your checkbook, hold those horses. By most accounts, it will be at least a year before the GLA45 AMG makes it to dealerships.