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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 06:12 PM
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2021 GLA Class! Be the first to see.

I was thinking to get GLA for my daughter... but it looks like 2021 will be redesigned and it's around the corner. Be the first to check it out:

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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 07:50 AM
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Thanks very much for posting. My wife will be awaiting the 2021 model so this is timely.
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Old Dec 17, 2019 | 06:18 PM
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When would you be able to order? I am looking at the 2021 GLA 35, Moving from my GLC to the GLA
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Not so sure about that front end. The grill is too busy. And why are so many car makers putting red striped designs on cars?! Guess that's what the people want
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by storm10
I was thinking to get GLA for my daughter... but it looks like 2021 will be redesigned and it's around the corner. Be the first to check it out:

https://youtu.be/PqFrwt8ikMU
Recommended my daughter to the 2nd Ed GLA250 which her daily drive. Still looks good and muscular.
imo - This 2021 design has lost its identity. Put it side by side with a Mazda CX, step inside, the Mazda wins hands down for both material quality and design. This 2021 GLA is meeeh.... from the original concept
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 06:59 PM
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When would you be able to order? I am looking at the 2021 GLA 35, Moving from my GLC to the GLA
I think around April can be ordered. I like more headroom. The previous model 2020 is a little low..
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Old Dec 18, 2019 | 07:00 PM
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Not so sure about that front end. The grill is too busy. And why are so many car makers putting red striped designs on cars?! Guess that's what the people want
This will be Launch edition, so you can get without all the extras..
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Old Dec 19, 2019 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jesydney
Recommended my daughter to the 2nd Ed GLA250 which her daily drive. Still looks good and muscular.
imo - This 2021 design has lost its identity. Put it side by side with a Mazda CX, step inside, the Mazda wins hands down for both material quality and design. This 2021 GLA is meeeh.... from the original concept
That concept had nothing to do with the GLA. It was just a one off that merely hinted at the next G-Class, which didn't look anything like it either.

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Thanks very much for posting. My wife will be awaiting the 2021 model so this is timely.
If I decide on GLA, it would be definitely 4Matic. Because I'm not a big fan of front wheel drive...
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Well, just be reminded that most transverse-engined AWD vehicles, including the GLA250, run primarily in FWD and only engage the rears as necessary to maintain traction.
We went with AWD in MA for the enhanced Winter traction but the FWD in FL for improved gas mileage. I really don't notice any difference in their operation in similar driving conditions.

I believe the GLA45, as the AMG performance variant, is more computer algorithm rear biased, as again many similar vehicle layouts.

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