At Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa, are so excited about the new GLA-class, we thought it warranted its own blog article. Any true car lover will appreciate this model (and hopefully this article!). Our fascination with the GLA250 (and the GLA45 AMG) is that it is the perfect super modern, luxurious family vehicle.
We've broken it down for you here by design, technology and performance.
Mercedes-Benz of Santa Rosa strives to be a resource of information and support for the North Bay. Let us know if you have any questions by chatting online, visiting or calling.
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| Mercedes-Benz 2015 GLA250 4MATIC compact SUV |
DESIGN
Exterior Elegance
The most compact SUV to wear the Star earns it in a big way.
- Bold design fuses function with passion
- Nimble size delivers an ideal mix of flexibility, fuel-efficiency and fun
- Advanced engineering delivers true SUV capability with industry-leading innovations
Intelligent Interior
The cabin of a Mercedes-Benz is where the most rigid standards are the most rewarding to touch.
- Generous with space, style and substance, from its winglike dash to its power liftgate.
- Power driver seat adjusts 14 ways
- Split rear seats make way for 43.6 cubic feet of cargo
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| Interior of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 compact SUV |
Keeping A Classic Low Profile
The GLA250 is made to carve up the corners, not to cut them.
- Comes standard with beefy 18-inch wheels and an agile 4-wheel independent suspension engineered to shine on any surface
- Standard chrome roof rail
- Choice of 19-inch wheel options, accessory racks and carriers for the roof
PERFORMANCE
Muuuuwaaahahaha (Power At Your Command)
The "power domes" on the GLA250 hood are a Mercedes-Benz tradition. So is the progressive power beneath.
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| All the power you could want + agility beyond belief. |
- 208-hp turbo inline-4 teams 3rd-generation Direct Injection with advanced rapid-multispark ignition
- ECO Start/Stop can automatically shut off the engine at red lights to save fuel, then restarts the instant you're ready to move out
Torgue’n
A new generation of 4MATIC® all-wheel drive combines on-road agility with off-road ability.
- Lightweight and fuel-efficient, the variable-torque system monitors grip at each wheel, and instantly sends up to 50 percent of the engine's torque to the rear wheels as required
- One-touch Off-Road mode tailors numerous driving systems to the terrain
Sporty Meets Comfy
The fuel-efficiency and fun of a manual. The relaxing comfort of an automatic.
- 7-speed DCT transmission gives you both manual and automatic
- Racing-derived dual-clutch design shifts more quickly and precisely than is humanly possible
- Three driving modes (ECO, Sport and Manual) and shift paddles on the steering wheel let you take the power in your hands
OMG, it’s an AMG!
What happens when you put the most powerful 4-cylinder in production into a compact SUV? You get the GLA45 AMG…
- Class-leading 355 handcrafted horsepower and 26.1 psi of maximum turbo boost.
- Hugs the road with torque-vectoring AMG Performance 4MATIC® and 19-inch AMG® wheels
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| 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG Performance 4MATIC...the road beckons. |
TECHNOLOGY
Maximum Attractions, Minimum Distractions
With a freestanding color screen and intuitive central controller, the GLA puts a world of entertainment and information within reach.
- 5.8-inch display and Bluetooth® audio streaming are standard*
- Innovative multimedia options for navigation, music and online features, including a big 7-inch screen, make going anywhere easier and more fun**
Tech Specs
From your car, computer or smartphone, mbrace connects you and your GLA. And it does it in the ways you already connect with the world:***
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| Apps, remote features, emergency assist, search help & more! |
- An ever-growing array of apps
- Remote vehicle features
- Search help of Google® and Yelp
- Assistance in an emergency. Standard mbrace® includes a trial subscription to the three mbrace Packages
Innovative Safety, A Mercedes-Benz Tradition
Standard Safety Innovations Include:
- Radar-based COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLUS with autonomous braking
- ATTENTION ASSIST® to help sense a drowsy driver
Optional Safety Bells & Whistles:
- Blind Spot and Lane Keeping Assists help make highway driving easier and safer
- DISTRONIC PLUS® cruise control automatically adapts to the flow of traffic
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| Reduce the odds of an accident with Collision Prevention Assist Plus. The GLA-class comes standard with it! |
Give us a call, chat online (MBofSantaRosa.com) or visit us with any questions about the all-new GLA-class from Mercedes-Benz!
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*Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
**While the navigation system provides directional assistance, the driver must remain focused on safe driving behavior, including paying attention to traffic and street signs. The driver should utilize the
system´s audio cues while driving and should only consult the map or visual displays once the vehicle has been stopped in a safe place. Maps do not cover all areas or all routes within an area.
*** Some services are only available on select vehicles. Your PIN is required in order to use certain services. Some services may be limited or restricted in some areas. Driver is responsible for complying with traffic and other laws. See your dealer or MBUSA.com/mbrace for details.
