Mercedes-Benz GLA 2024

Latest Update: Mercedes-Benz has revealed the facelifted GLA.

Launch: The SUV could be launched by January 2024.

Price: It is expected to be priced from Rs 48 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

Variants: The facelifted GLA is offered in nine variants globally: 180, 180 d, 200, 200 d, 200 d 4MATIC, 220 4MATIC, 220 d 4MATIC, 250 4MATIC and 250 e (plug-in hybrid).

Engine and Transmission: Internationally, the 2024 GLA gets two petrol and one diesel engine in different stages of tune: a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol (136PS/230Nm and 163PS/270Nm), a 1.3-litre plug-in hybrid petrol (218PS/450Nm combined) and a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine (190PS/300Nm and 224PS/350Nm). Mercedes-Benz offers all petrol engines with a 14PS mild-hybrid boost via a 48V mild-hybrid system, save for the plug-in hybrid powertrain. The 1.3-litre units get a seven-speed DCT while the 2-litre engine comes with an eight-speed DCT. 

It also gets a 2-litre diesel unit in three stages of tune (116PS/280Nm, 150PS/320Nm and 190PS/400Nm) paired with an eight-speed DCT. The SUV comes with both front-wheel-drive and a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system.

Features: Features on board the facelifted GLA include dual 10.25-inch displays (touchscreen infotainment and digital driver’s display), voice assistant, 10-colour ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof and an optional Burmester sound system.

Safety: In terms of passenger safety, it gets multiple airbags, electronic stability programme (ESP) and a 360-degree camera. It also comes with some driver-assistance features like lane-keep assist and high-beam assist.

Rivals: The 2024 GLA will rival the BMW X1, Volvo XC40, Mini Cooper Countryman and Audi Q3 in India.