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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W176) |
Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117) |
Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W246) |
Infiniti Q30 |
Infiniti QX30 }} | 1.6 L
M270 turbo I4 | 2.0 L
M270 turbo I4 | 2.0 L
M133 turbo I4 | 1.5 L
OM607 turbo I4 | 2.1 L
OM651 turbo I4 }} | 6-speed
manual | 7-speed
DCT }} }} The production X156 GLA is closely based on the Concept GLA design and was unveiled at the
2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. Orders had been taken beginning from the end of November 2013, and arrived in dealer showrooms during 2014, with Japan and US in the autumn. At launch, Mercedes-Benz claimed the vehicle was the most aerodynamic in its segment, with a Cd figure of 0.29. The GLA's platform makes use of a strut-type front suspension and a
multi-link rear setup, and an electric power steering. Nissan marketed a restyled variant of the GLA from 2016 to 2019 through its Infiniti brand in North America as the
Infiniti Q30 and
QX30, sharing the GLA mechanicals with revised exterior sheet metal. The Infiniti derivatives were produced between 2016 and 2019. File:Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 CDI Urban (X 156) – Heckansicht, 30. August 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg|2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 CDI Urban (pre-facelift) File:2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 AMG Line CDi 4MATIC 2.1 Front.jpg|2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 (pre-facelift) File:2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 AMG Line CDi 4MATIC 2.1 Rear.jpg|2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 (pre-facelift) File:Mercedes-Benz GLA180 Sports (X156) interior.JPG|Interior
Facelift Mercedes unveiled a mid-life facelift of the GLA at the
Detroit Motor Show in January 2017. The updated model came with some cosmetic tweaks on the outside, including a redesigned grille, new front and rear bumpers and updated 18-inch alloy wheels. Moreover, the bi-xenon headlamps of the previous models were replaced by all LED units, while the taillights too were all LED and got a new design pattern. A new Canyon Beige colour option was also added. The interiors carried forward the same dashboard layout, though the infotainment system received a new 8.0-inch screen that was located on top of the centre console in a free-standing layout. File:2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 (X 156) wagon (2018-07-19) 01.jpg|2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 (facelift) File:2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 (X 156) wagon (2018-07-19) 02.jpg|2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 (facelift) File:2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 AMG Line Exclusive Diesel 4MATIC 2.1 Front.jpg|2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 (facelift) File:2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 AMG Line Exclusive Diesel 4MATIC 2.1 Rear.jpg|2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 (facelift)
GLA 45 AMG The design of GLA 45 AMG is based on Concept GLA 45 AMG, with AMG sports suspension (
MacPherson strut front axle with stiffer steering knuckles, four-link rear axle, optimised elastokinematics, specially tuned spring/damper units, bigger anti-roll bars), electromechanical AMG speed-sensitive sports steering, AMG high-performance braking system (ventilated, cross-drilled brake discs with grey- or red-painted brake calipers), 3-stage ESP with "SPORT Handling" mode, ESP
Curve Dynamic Assist, 5-twin-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey with high-sheen finish and 235/45 R19 tyres (optional 10-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels in 2 a choice of 2 colours (titanium grey with high-sheen finish, matt black with high-sheen rim flange) 235/40 R 20 tyres), AMG front apron with front splitter in matt titanium grey, AMG 'twin blade' radiator grille in matt titanium grey, black flics (air deflector elements) above the large exterior cooling air intakes, bi-xenon headlamps, side sill panels with titanium grey inserts, 'TURBO AMG' lettering on the front wings and the aluminium roof rails, rear diffuser insert with titanium grey trim, rectangular chrome-plated tailpipe trim at the twin tailpipes. Some launch models of the AMG are sold as "Edition 1", available for one year from market launch, and include a high-gloss black Aerodynamics package with larger front splitter, additional flics in the front apron, and rear aerofoil. The vehicle was unveiled at the
2014 North American International Auto Show with sales from the summer of 2014. File:Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG.jpg|Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC File:Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC Edition 1 (X 156) – Frontansicht, 24. Oktober 2015, Münster.jpg|2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC Edition 1 File:Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC Edition 1 (X 156) – Heckansicht, 24. Oktober 2015, Münster.jpg|2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC Edition 1 File:2019 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 4MATIC Automatic 2.0.jpg|2019 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 facelift
Technical details The GLA shares its platform with the
A-Class and
B-Class, with a similar range of petrol and diesel engines. ==Second generation (H247; 2019)==