callmiro

Thanks to the combination of standard-fit performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel-drive and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission it accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The GLA45 AMG does not fail to impress and thanks to its tiny AMG 2.0-litre turbo engine, that delivers a more than adequate 360hp and 331 lb-ft of torque transferred to the 4MATIC all-wheel drive system via a seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT transmission. It will even sip just 7.5 litres per 100 kilometres of fuel. Quite incredible given the performance figures of the car. Mercedes say the GLA 45 AMG is the third vehicle with four-cylinder turbo engine to appeal to a young target group, in addition to the A45 and CLA45 AMG’s.

rory breaker

Absolutely, if I was in the market for a car like that no question I'd be all over it.

Odd there seems to be no sunroof.

USCGTO

expect this to be priced in line with the CLA45 48k plus, actually right above the Macan S.

elijah

It's very nice indeed but there's something about those tailights! They are HUGE!!

jvanbrecht

Actually, I suspect they would price it a little below the Mecan S to cannibalize sales from Porsche.

Also, I kinda like it, would be a better suited child hauler than my C63 currently is.

jrcart

Are you sure that is not a Nissan Juke with a different grill slapped on it? MB and Nissan did announce a joint venture last year....

callmiro

In the same ballpark...

USCGTO

I know its "much" faster than the Macan S.

Not sure abt the transmission though. And the size / interior accommodation.

But looking at how CLA starts at 48k and the Macan S at 50k, the GLA offering more performance than the Macan S and being in the same ballpark, I'd think, if it comes in at 48k, it'll steal sales. Also, looks like the GLA is smaller and 500 lbs lighter than the Macan S.

Also, options on the Porsche are steep (typical).

a similarly equipped GLA45 will probably run much lower than the Macan S.

jrcart

The Juke is cooler looking IMO

jvanbrecht

That would be the Juke R.... also slightly more expensive.. at around $500k each :P

I would however buy one if I could afford it for the sheer lunacy of it

JumpinJim

Isn't it planned that the CLA in the near future will actually be built by Nissan in their new plant in Mexico and Nissan will be able to sell their own car based on the CLA. In that case is the CLA a rebadged Nissan? I got to play with a CLA45 the other week and from the looks of the materials inside it is very "Nissan" feeling with plastic everywhere.

abcut973

Tone is definitely set... bye bye big NA...
As well all X1, Macan or else look in your rear view mirrors.... that GLA45 is coming!

Point2Point

It'll be a bargain at $48k. I looked at a BMW X3 the other day that stickered at $53k. It didn't even have the sport package.

08C63

Looks like a raised up A class. It would be good for the Canadian winters.

jrcart

you are correct...kinda sorta. I was told the CLA was designed and engineered by MB and the nissan/infinity version will borrow parts from MB in the US the vehicle will be marketed as an Infinity I believe. There will be a new car coming to market that has more Nissan influence that will wera the MB name.

I personally see a huge resemblence in the new CLA and the Infinity Q50, although MB denies they share anything my neighbor works for Nissans Corporate Parts division and he said they do share some parts bin parts.

N91K

I wish there was a bigger engine for the GLK!

kip

I think its cool!

CPD SLK

I'd rather have a GLK63...they won't make one though

callmiro

The interior looks killer....the AMG seats look better than anything in the aftermarket

OC6.3AMG

My wife wants the new B-ED, but I prefer this for her. I might be able to convince her to get this instead, and maybe get her a Electric Smart car.

abcut973

Will we get those seats in the new C63?

Guilty

I think mercedes became the new german toyota hahaha

zibby43

Legendary reliability combined with cutting-edge technology, luxury, and performance? Sign me up then.

Zeee_Q

Didn't really mind it when I first saw it at the LA auto show this year. Gotta say it looks a lot cleaner without the boy-racer sticker they had on the model at the auto show and the interior is killer.

HIRO63

Here is GLA 45 AMG Edition 1.

I like this