Mercedes-Benz GLA
The luxury compact crossover segment is booming, and Mercedes-Benz is making a big splash with its GLA. To create this vehicle, the engineers took the CLA sedan’s platform, raised it a few centimetres and attached a body equipped with a hatch. The basic GLA comes with front-wheel drive and a 208-hp engine. There’s also a version with AWD, as well as a 360-hp AMG.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 70% |
|---|---|
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Winter driving | 8/10 |
| Comfort | 7/10 |
What's new in 2015
N/A
Pros
- Eye-catching style
- Well-adapted engine (GLA 250)
- Great engine performance (GLA 45AMG)
- Safe road handling
- Advanced security systems
Cons
- Legroom in back
- Limited rear visibility
- Firm suspension (GLA 45AMG)
- Expensive