Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Progressive in layout, relaxing in day to day motoring and with an off road capacity: as a wanderer between automotive programs, the mercedes benz GLA impressively re-interprets the compact SUV section. It lightfootedly masters all-day-to day challenges and can also be sturdy enough for off road trips.

The first MercedesBenz in the fast growing compact SUV section is extremely manoeuvrable around township (size x width xheight 4417 x 1804 x 1494 millimetres), exciting on state and move roads and dynamic and successful in the motorway (Audio CD figure 0.29). The high quality appointments, grown with much love for depth, the flexible inside undoubtedly place the GLA as a streamlined superior

The GLA is the first mercedes benz SUV to be recommended using the newest-generation long-term all-wheel-drive system 4MATIC, with totally varying torque distribution.

The brand new GLA rounds off the wide-ranging SUV portfolio of mercedes benz. At once the GLAClass is the fourth of an overall total of five new streamlined versions from mercedes benz. The revenue amounts amply show how nicely the new streamlined versions are received by clients: In the 1st half of 2013, for instance, 173,362 units of the An and b class along with the newest CLA Coupe were shipped globally ( 58.0per cent). Particularly gratifying is the large conquest speed of the new a class: around 50 per cent of the purchasers in Europe come from other business names.

"With the streamlined GLA we include a fifth enticing SUV version to the mercedes benz version portfolio in this continuously growing section. The GLA impresses primarily using its progressive nature and agile management," claims Dr Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice-President Sales and Marketing Mercedes Benz Automobiles. "So I'm quite confident the GLA using its fascinating layout and high regular practicality will fill several new clients with excitement for the MercedesBenz brand."

As a tranquil day to day partner the mercedes benz GLA features an elastic and changeable inside. If needed the back seat backrests may not just be folded down totally, but are also flexible for angle. The ample luggage compartment (42-1 - 836 litres) is nicely-introduced and may be loaded without problem because of the reduced loading sill along with the broad tailgate, which opens mechanically as an alternative.

The specially rigid body construction gives a dependable foundation for a vast array of uses.

The mercedes benz GLA will observe its world premiere in the 2013 Global Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.

Design: self assurance and quality

Sexy clarity as a manifestation of contemporary high-end - this was the emphasis for the couturiers, and is the style philosophy of mercedes benz. The purpose is to generate clear contours and sleek surfaces that convey psychological attractiveness as a meta high tech while exuding - The clarity is revealed in the central layout values of Custom, Emotion and Progress. MercedesBenz produces a contemporaneity along with between bridge the avant garde, between Each version set comes with an assigned function and contains an incredibly particular nature, with regards to the characteristics on which the layout focusses. And however a MercedesBenz is obviously recognisable as a mercedes benz. Because as well as including new stylistic developments, as well as in the pursuits of maintaining tradition alive, the couturiers lure from a gene pool of styling characteristics typical of the trade name.

"With its outstanding characteristics the GLA embodies our progressive considering and enthrals with its offroad percentages," states Gorden Wagener, Vice-President Layout at Daimler AG. "The definitely defined surfaces carry electricity and serenity, and we've managed to unite as much psychological attractiveness as you possibly can with the maximum amount of clarity as required."

As a Sport Utility Vehicle, the newest Mercedes-Benz GLA unites the layout worths of Custom and Progress, and is the Sport Utility Vehicle of the long run.

The greenhouse, lifted vehicle body and big wheel arches provide the GLA great attractiveness.

The outstanding and selfassured, vertical front end using a central star muscular a brings and outstanding impression to the Powerdomes construction as sporty characteristics the bonnet, and also the dual-louvre grille accentuates the car's breadth. This iconic MercedesBenz layout attribute was developed farther using trifunctional fibreoptics, and provides the car its characteristic mild touch. The leading fender attributes diamond-design grilles facing the cooling air-intakes. The elective fog lamps are built-into the leading fender. A simulated under-ride guard and comparing dark-gray claddings all round emphasise the SUV qualities of the GLA. These claddings offer protection against rock impact and start low down in the front fender.

The side-view of the mercedes benz GLA also carries electricity and serenity. Following the style philosophy, the "dropping line" appears in the headlight and goes to the back wheel arch. Jointly the mild-catching contour in the counter along with the curvature -line to the line at aspect sill peak create an interaction of lines that brings the automobile delicate drama and fluid dynamism. Roof trim strips finish the side view at the very top as normal, so that as an elective additional aluminium roof railings in high-shine or polished black are accessible.

In conjunction together with the separated tail lights, this emphasises the breadth of the buttocks. Its contour is both stunning and visually harmonious.

This impact is heightened by the curved rear-window along with the chrome handle involving the rear lights. As a result of the separated tail lights, the load aperture is gratifyingly broad. The substantial, aerodynamically really successful roof spoiler is just another eye catching characteristic. It shares the construction of the back roof cladding and adapts the third brake light.

Interior: high-perceived quality and captivating layout characteristics

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

The enforcing and muscle look of the outside is methodically continued to the inside. It has a specially high sensed quality which is attained by the selection, contours and mixtures of high grade The feeling is one among perfect detail. The major emphasis on the layout, horizontals and also the exceptionally appealing layout characteristics are several other high quality The same is true for the fantastic preciseness of opening measurements and joints.

The dash is composed of an upper and lower segment, permitting surface constructions which are distinct in look & feel. Matt and slick 3D geometries (graining) produce an appealing light effect. The three dimensional trim area of advanced membrane, aluminum or wood brings a new, contemporary touch to the inside. The matt satin-finish of the wood trim makes the area especially nice to the contact, and is an additional improvement to the contemporaneity.

Five spherical air ports are incorporated to the dash. As a special GLA characteristic, bezels are recommended around these ring-shaped ports whose Sport Utility Vehicle-appearance echoes the guard and aspect member claddings. As a choice the bezels might be galvanised. The path of the air flow can be altered by butterfly-formed insets which may be optionally galvanised in silver-darkness.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

The big, freestanding screen features a high-shine screen facing in pianoforte-black and also a flush-fitting environment in silver-darkness. This provides the screen a specially high quality appearance. A 3-spoke steering-wheel with 1 2 function keys plus a galvanised chrome clasp is typical gear. A musical instrument bunch variation with two tubes can be acquired on request. In this situation there is a tiny dial instrument in all the big dial instruments. When at-rest the needles were in a 6 o'clock place. The needle inlays are constantly in silver.

The broad selection of seat upholsteries in materials (e.g. leather, textile, textile/leather) and color mixtures permits plenty of range for individualisation. Sports seats with integral head restraints can be found as an optional additional.

The high-light is sturdy, colour-comparing "moccasin" top-stitching to the outer seat contours.

The backrest of a corner seat unit could be transferred into a steeper place, the so called, when the elective Load Compartment bundle is ordered freight This enlarges the strain compartment capability by 60 litres, supplying space for bulky things while still letting the back seats to be employed by passengers.

Place right into a galvanised environment, the controls for the elective "electrical seat adjustment with memory" are ordered in the inner door panels in standard Mercedes fashion - an unique characteristic in this section. The inner door panels are also of incredibly high quality. In conjunction with all the gear bundles the door armrests possess a high quality chrome trim strip and, as an alternative, ambience light.

Aerodynamics: good-bye to carton-shaped

Using the mercedes benz GLA, however another version show becomes the best choice in its section with regard to aerodynamic efficacy. Its Cd figure is 0.29. At 0.66 m2 the frontal region Cd x A, which decisively influences fuel consumption from over 60 km/h, is also a top amount.

The nice air flow features, which are a key contributory element to the car's reduced fuel usage in regular states, derive from numerous aerodynamic optimisation steps. These generally include a lower Apillar measure with appropriate A pillar geometry and aerodynamically optimised outdoor mirror casings. The butt can be streamlined. The steps here contain the aerodynamically formed tail lights and also the roof spoiler lip. Back spoilers in the sides be sure the flow of air breaks off for optimum aerodynamic efficacy.

Extensive under-body panelling, added panelling in the center region of the back axle and an aerodynamically optimised back silencer followed with a diffuser enhance the airflow beneath the under-body.

Numerous steps are also taken to lessen wind sound in the GLA. Specially stiff window frames avoid the flow of air from pulling on the doorways at greater rates, and reduce shakings. Outside noise has additionally been minimised by the lower Apillar measure and outside mirrors linked to the body with a stalk.

The GLA may be driven using a gas consumption of just 4.3 litres/100 kilometers, establishing new requirements in its section. Modern four-cylinder engines with turbo charging and direct-injection, including an ECO start/stop function as regular, make because of this outstanding efficacy. The brand new GLAClass also requires the lead-in its section using its dynamic operation amounts.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

This engine is reengineered for greater efficacy.

The MercedesBenz GLA 200 CDI needs just 4.3 litres of gas for 100 kilometers, which means 114 grams CO2/kilometer (provisional figures). It's rated efficiency group A.

Each of the engines feature as regular the ECO start/stop function.

Suspensor: for ensured recreational pleasure

With all the newest GLA MercedesBenz is incorporating a fresh member to the effective SUV family. This compact version reinterprets the SUV theory in a brand new, modern manner, since the GLA is not as longlegged and demanding than preceding SUVs, and so fits perfectly to the day to day urban life-style. At once the discretionary 4MATIC all-wheel-drive, the strong body structure along with the varying interior theory guarantee lots of recreational pleasure. Slogan: away from your day-to-day routine. Rough terrain - the shore, loose soil, unsurfaced gradients - all of those are no trouble for the GLA.

The chassis of the mercedes benz GLA functions a McPherson front-axle and a separate multilink rear suspension. What this means is that lateral and longitudinal dynamics are independent of each other. The spring handle arms and wheel racks are of aluminum to minimize the unsprung masses.

When compared with traditional systems, as energy is only required by the servo assistance when the car is really directed, the electro mechanical power steering supplies better responses to the motorist and makes an essential contribution to the carall-around efficacy. Additionally, it permits various steering support functions which might be started by the ESP(registered company) handle unit. Included in these are countersteering when the car oversteers, when braking on surfaces with various levels of traction steering corrections, reducing the consequences of fwd steering the to and settlement of crosswinds

The GLA has an immensely stiff body, and thus the basis for secure and safe handling features both on and off the street, together with a higher degree of NVH comfort. There are added supports e.g. to the b pillars, front damper domes, aspect members and under-body.

High grip reservations: 4MATIC all-wheel drive

The GLA from MercedesBenz is recommended using a fresh generation of the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system featuring totally varying torque distribution. This all-wheel-drive system shines with high grip reservations and superb agility together with superlative driving security and power efficiency.

The elements of the 4MATIC program are the energy take-off to a corner axle that's incorporated to the 7GDCT automated dual clutch transmission, as well as the back-axle equipment with incorporated, electrohydraulically managed multi-disk clutch. Added advantages of the layout are a lower program weight than is accessible in the rivalry, and high-efficiency.

Assured on mild terrain: off road functions

Versions with 4MATIC are outfitted with Dynamic Source Routing (Downhill Speed Regulation) and an off road transmission mode as regular. Dynamic Source Routing is activated with a handle button in the middle console, and helps the motorist on requiring downhill reaches by keeping up a gradual, manually picked vehicle speed inside the bodily limits when negociating downhill gradients. That is finished with assistance from the motor and transmission manage systems, and by unique braking intervention.

Change, the gear shift points and accelerator features are changed so the conditions for driving on mild off road terrain and especially loose mode when the offroad transmission mode is chosen utilizing the transmission surfaces In conjunction with Audio 20-cd (typical) and COMAND On the web (optional added), the head-unit can be changed to an off road screen. The directing angle, the picked off-highway transmission mode as well as a compass are shown there.

Smart security: innovative support systems

Numerous driving assist systems provide support in the GLA and trim the driver's workload. Regular-appropriate characteristics for the Sport Utility contain FOCUS SUPPORT drowsiness discovery and radiolocation-established CRASH PREVENTION SUPPORT with adaptive Brake Assistance, which now really helps to shield against crashes from a rate of just 7 km/h.

This characteristic unites with DISTRONIC PLUS (optional additional) to become CRASH PREVENTION AID PLUS. An additional function is incorporated by this: and also the motorist doesn't react, the system has the capability to perform sovereign braking at rates as high as 200 km/h, thus cutting down the seriousness of crashes with slower or halting vehicles When a risk of crash remains. The device additionally brakes in reaction to standing vehicles in a rate of up to 30 km/h, and has the ability to avoid rear-end collisions at rates as high as 20 km/h.

Recognizeded support systems, including the elective Lane Monitoring bundle with Blind-Spot and Lane-Keeping Assistance or Adaptive Highbeam Support, are additionally readily available for the GLA. Active Parking Aid (elective) enables automatic parking in parallel and end on parking zones.

The newest multimedia era deployed in the mercedes benz GLA boasts new features, added apps plus an altered graphical colour scheme.

The highlights contain Glympse realtime and Siri voice-control place Glympse empowers the consumer to talk about their present place with chosen individuals. Added functions contain Fb(registered company), Twitter(registered company), internet-radio, AUPEO!(TMark) private radio as well as the state-of-the-art navigation method from Garmin(registered company) with web-centered realtime traffic info, an on-line POI lookup function including Road View(TMark) plus a 3D map screen.

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

The COMAND On the web multimedia program has additionally been expanded. The newest generation provides improved, photorealistic map screen, another Bluetooth(registered company) account (to allow the net to be obtained via iPhone(registered company), for instance, the show of pictures also in bmp along with png formats and the real time transport of traffic information via STAY TRAFFIC.

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