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GATEWAY

TO G

The new entry point to Mercedes-Benz’s
G line-up is a sporty little number

With its predecessor having chalked Mercedes-Benz has thus far
up a million sales over its six-year divulged information regarding only
run, the second-generation GLA is two powertrains earmarked for its ETA: Q2
billed by Mercedes-Benz as a sporty baby G:
complement to its more practical
GLB stablemate (see our driving GLA200 7G-DCT
impression on page 34). Engine: 1,3-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol
Riding on a mildly stretched ver- Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
sion of the MFA platform currently Power: 120 kW Torque: 250 N.m
servicing the A-Class and with a
ride jacked up to 143 mm, the new AMG GLA35 4MATIC 8G-DCT
GLA stands 100 mm taller, has a Engine: 2,0-litre, 4-cyl, turbopetrol
seating position some 140 mm Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch
higher and a wheelbase 30 mm Power: 225 kW Torque: 400 N.m
longer than its predecessor. Boot
space has grown by 14 litres to a The all-wheel-drive GLA35 cracks
claimed 435 litres, all in a package the 0-100 km/h run in a claimed 5,1
that’s actually 15 mm shorter seconds on the way to an electroni-
(4 410 mm) than the first car. cally limited 250 km/h top speed.

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