Mercedes is back with a mighty upgrade to its mini SUV.The all-new GLA will arrive later this year, with the German car firm's more compact people mover getting one of its biggest ever updates.Along with a roomier cabin and sharper styling, it features a bold illuminated grille that literally comes to life after dark.
158 micro-LEDs have been embedded at the front that put on a light show every time you unlock the car.Futuristic audio even booms out of the bonnet to welcome you back and say goodbye when you lock up for the night.Get race details, team updates, results and opinion plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you.
This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.You can unsubscribe at any time.Read our Privacy Policy Urgent Android warning with all phone users told to check one setting now Sky confirms blockbuster TV upgrade with more things to watch for free Along with a high-tech, electrified combustion variant, the GLA will, for the first time, also be offered as a fully electric model (if you don't count the EQA of course).
Mercedes says this latest EV will travel more than 400 miles between charges, meaning drivers could comfortably cover a journey from London to Edinburgh without needing to stop.Once things do run flat, a range of over 100 miles can be added in the time it takes to grab a quick latte at the service station.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTIf you can find a fast enough charger, the new GLA electric actually gets 167 miles of additional range in just 10 minutes.Hop inside, and the innovative upgrade continues with an interior that’s dominated by a massive Superscreen.This consists of a 10.25-inch instrument display and a main 14-inch central screen.
Even the front passenger can play games and watch movies on their own dedicated 14-inch display.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThese panels are more like a widescreen TV and a giant iPad than a dashboard, with Mercedes boasting that customers can access more than 40 apps.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThese include games and premium streaming services such as YouTube and Disney+.
Even DAZN is arriving soon offering sporting action from the comfort of the car.A new Burmester 3D surround sound system is available as an optional extra so the entertainment experience is more immersive.@davesnellingtechNew Mercedes GLA reveal #mercedes #mercedesbenz #GLA original sound - Digidave - Digidave Making things even smarter inside is the Mercedes MBUX Virtual Assistant.This clever personal buddy combines AI from Google and ChatGPT to answer questions in natural conversation, recommend restaurants, find attractions and help plan journeys on the move.The GLA can even park itself if you hate squeezing into spaces at the local supermarket.Elsewhere, customisable ambient lighting lets you tailor the cabin to your mood, while a huge panoramic glass roof floods the interior with natural light.
The clever SKY CONTROL update can also be added to this glass which lets occupents switch between transparent and opaque glass via a touch of a button.At night, they can even create their own glowing starry sky with 172 stars integrated into the glass surface.For safety, the all-new GLA comes as standard in Europe with a comprehensive range of safety and comfort features.It is equipped with eight cameras, five radar sensors and 12 ultrasonic sensors to provide first-class driver assistance.
Helping make it more practical, the EV version also has a front boot "frunk" which offers extra storage for weekends away.Mercedes is on a mission to revamp its range, with the GLA now joining the new-look CLA and bold GLC.The new GLA is available to order now with prices starting from £45,400.Numerous packages are available at extra cost, including an AMG line, which adds design elements such as a high-gloss black spoiler lip, high-gloss black trim elements on the door sills, and exclusive 20-inch alloy wheels.“The new GLA is designed to excite customers every day.Drawing on 140 years of innovation, we’ve built the most expressive GLA ever," said Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.Combined with a newly designed interior that brings even more space and comfort, we’ve further elevated the appeal of what is currently already our best-selling compact model.”
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