Mercedes-Benz have launched the new GLA facelift in India at a price of Rs 30.65 lakh (ex showroom, New Delhi) for the 200d Style variant, Rs 32.20 lakh (ex showroom, New Delhi) for the 200 Sport variant, Rs 33.85 lakh for the 200d Sport variant and Rs 36.75 lakh (ex showroom, New Delhi) for the220d 4Matic variant. Initially launched in 2016 in India, the new GLA was showcased at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year.
With this, Mercedes-Benz have launched 7 products in India this year. In June, Mercedes-Benz launched the E220d, AMG GLS 63 and AMG G63 'Edition 463'. Mercedes-Benz locally assembles the GLA facelift at the company facility in Chakan, near Pune in Maharashtra.
Design:
The updated GLA features LED High Performance tail lights with a multi-level function, while the brake lights and indicators are controlled in three intensities. Full brightness by day, a medium level for driving during the night and a lower level when at a standstill during the night, so as not to dazzle other road users. With this multi-level function the GLA automatically offers the correct level of brightness for all light, weather and traffic conditions.
Engine:
The engine options for the India bound GLA will stay the same as the current car. Initially the power range of the 1.6 and 2.0-litre petrol engines will extend from 156 hp in the GLA 200 to 183PS.
The GLA 200 CDI develops 136PS and maximum torque of 300Nm and has a displacement of 2.2 litres. While the GLA 220 CDI likewise has a displacement of 2.2 litres and develops 170PS and 350 Nm.
Features:
The interiors have also been given a fresh look and although the eight-inch infotainment system remains the same, the instrument panel has received a makeover and the electric seat controls and centre console stowage compartment surround get a chrome finish.
A new Yellow Night Edition model of the GLA has also been introduced which sports black exterior paint, yellow highlights and alloy wheels of the same colour scheme. Artico leather and Dinamica microfibre is present on the seats of the Yellow Night Edition car.
Competition:
The updated Mercedes-Benz GLA will be competing against the likes of BMW X1 and Audi Q3 in India.
