Mercedes-Benz GLA
Sharing its platform with the CLA, the GLA subcompact crossover gets a few tweaks and upgraded equipment for 2024. The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine benefits from mild hybrid technology in the GLA 250 4Matic and AMG GLA 35 4Matic for slightly improved fuel economy. The top-line AMG GLA 45 4Matic+ cranks out 382 horsepower and burns a good amount of rubber on the track, but proves uncomfortably stiff on poorly maintained roads.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 57% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 5/10 |
| Overall | 5/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | N/A |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | N/A |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | N/A |
| Driving | N/A |
| Overall | N/A |
What's new in 2024
Aesthetic revisions, mild hybridization, addition of equipment, multimedia system with 10.25-inch screens as standard.
Pros
- Less energy-consuming engines
- Sporty and very sporty AMG versions
- Colorful and sophisticated interior
Cons
- Complex MBUX system
- Firm suspensions (AMG versions)
- Trunk volume below segment average
Competitors
Recalls
none