Mercedes-Benz will quickly unveil the facelifted GLA vary however earlier than this occurs, our spy photographers have snapped the brand new crossover present process testing in flagship GLA 45 guise.
We’ve seen the facelifted GLA testing on a handful of events over the previous 12 months and the camouflage adorning this one is especially gentle, giving us an excellent have a look at the crossover. Whereas it doesn’t look considerably totally different than the outgoing mannequin, some alterations are clearly seen.
Up entrance, we will see that this prototype has a brand new cross-hatch mesh design completed in black, though we suspect this grille is just getting used for testing functions and that the completed GLA 45 may have a grille with vertical slats. The camouflage on the entrance of the crossover does a superb job of hiding the brand new headlights however we will see that they’ve modified form barely and seem a bit of slimmer. Mercedes-Benz has additionally outfitted the GLA 45 with new air intakes.
The aspect profile of the up to date mannequin appears nearly similar to the outgoing GLA 45 however that’s actually no dangerous factor. Key options of this prototype embody the black wheel arches, the silver accents on the skirts, and the chrome window surrounds. Discovered on the rear finish is a reshaped lip spoiler and altered taillights. The customary quad tailpipes are additionally seen.
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Mercedes-Benz is predicted to make a handful of upgrades to the inside of the brand new GLA 45 too. For instance, it should rock a brand new steering wheel, the most recent MBUX infotainment system, and can ditch the trackpad presently discovered on the middle console as the brand new software program not wants one.
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The identical 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as the prevailing mannequin can be featured. In commonplace GLA 45 guise, this engine is nice for 382 hp however this swells to 415 hp within the GLA 45 S. We suspect some minor horsepower positive aspects could possibly be discovered however received’t be shocked if these figures stay unchanged. Energy will proceed to be despatched by way of an eight-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch transmission powering all 4 wheels.