Mercedes-Benz has finally prepared to release its first compact SUV crossover tomorrow in India with the name of GLA. The motor gets the petrol as well as the diesel engine and it is expected to receive the approximate price of INR 30 Lakhs. Machined on the basis of MFA architecture of the company, GLA will be the competitor of BMW 1 Series and Audi Q3. The runabout comes from the A, B as well as the CLA class family and at the outer part, it includes a dual-slat grille alongside the centralized logo of the brand.
The front bi-xenon lamp and the rear wrap around unit of the carriage will remind the Mercedes A Class and CLA Class. The spectacular bumper with the matte aluminum finish render the different aspect for GLA. Inside the cabin, the dashboard is identical to the A Class alongside the subtle tweaks. The GLA also embraces panoramic sunroof, electronically adjustable co-passenger as well as driver seat, a Harmon Kardon music system. The motor also unifies the grandiose security with the 7 airbags, ASR, ESP, ABS, hill start assist and the host of merc assist.
The turbocharged petrol engine produces the stupendous output of 178.5 bhp and the torque of 300 Nm. However, the 2143cc turbo diesel engine churns out the stunning output of 132.2 bhp along with the torque of 300 Nm. The diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA will have the scrumptious fuel efficiency of 17km/l. Both of the mill variants have the powerful 7 speed dual clutch gearbox.