Mercedes GLA 2022 review: specifications, features, disadvantages and prices

 

Cars – The Mercedes GLA 2022 represents one of the best options in the luxury SUV segment under the compact, which comes with comfortable seats, easy-to-use technologies, enjoyable performance with good fuel consumption and a balanced riding experience, and today we will introduce you to it during its review.

The Design:

The front of the Mercedes GLA 2022 is characterized by strength through a medium-sized grille that includes in its center the famous three-star Mercedes, in addition to a hood with simple dynamic lines, and two attractive lower ventilation outlets under LED lights, near large black rims.

From the sides, it is possible to notice the flowing lines that go from the edge of the headlights, to the end of the doors, offset from the bottom by prominent dynamic lines with a rear upper wing that enhances its sportiness, in addition to the LED lights with an advanced design, which combines a bright chrome line and above it. The shiny Mercedes star, with a rear bumper with prominent stripes and integrated exhaust outlets.

Cabin and Technologies:

The Mercedes GLA 2022 is clearly technologically advanced, as it relies on a smooth MBUX infotainment system via two adjacent 7-inch screens, with an option for two 10.25-inch screens for the higher categories, along with full support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, 4 USB ports, and the ability to get a system Premium audio from Burmester featuring 12 speakers.

While the cabin offers comfortable seating in the first and second rows with upscale leather upholstery, and the driver can adjust the position of his seat in several directions.

Safety:

The safety of the Mercedes GLA 2022 was tested by the Australian ANCAP, to achieve a full 5-star mark. Its safety systems include automatic emergency brakes, adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, lane change assistant and vehicle centering, in addition to A high-end surround-view camera.

Performance and Consumption:

On the engine side, the Mercedes GLA 2022 relies on a 4-cylinder turbo engine with a power of 221, 302 or 387 hp, depending on the category, with an 8-speed automatic transmission, dual-clutch, accelerating 0-100 km / h in 5 seconds at most, and an average fuel consumption of 12.1 km / liter for the category. Standard or 11 km/l for the higher category, with standard or optional front-wheel drive.

Defects:

The most important drawbacks of the Mercedes GLA 2022 include the tightness of luggage space, a low level of materials in some parts of the interior, and the poor level of sound insulation compared to several competitors.

The Price:

The Mercedes GLA comes in the global market with a starting price of $ 36,400.