Following the launch of the facelifted A-Class and CLA in earlier months, Mercedes debuts the up to date GLA and GLB which profit from comparable developments. Extra particularly, the compact SUVs acquire recent styling touches, further gear, and a mild-hybrid enhance for his or her petrol powertrains.

Essentially the most notable change is the redesigned entrance bumper with sportier intakes and a barely completely different grille. That is mixed with twin “energy domes” on the bonnet, a function beforehand restricted to the AMG variants.

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A better look reveals the revised LED graphics on the headlights and taillights. Mercedes additionally mentions the brand new Spectral Blue exterior shade, and 4 new alloy wheel designs starting from 17 inches to twenty inches in diameter. The corporate solely confirmed photos of the similarly-styled AMG Line and AMG variants of the SUVs, so we don’t know the extent of the updates in lesser trims. Fortunately the outdated halogen headlights are gone since all GLA and GLB fashions come commonplace with LEDs on the entrance.

Extra Beneficiant Gear

Inside, entry-level fashions function a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a ten.25-inch central touchscreen, with the twin 10.25-inch shows being reserved for greater trims. The newest model of the MBUX infotainment brings wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, elective mini-games, and an improved voice assistant that learns the preferences of the motive force. A cool addition is the “Tourguide” operate of the voice assistant, which is initially obtainable solely in Germany offering helpful details about factors of curiosity alongside the route on demand.

Mercedes added an additional illuminated USB-C port with sooner charging charges on your units. Moreover, the leather-wrapped and optionally heated steering wheel has been upgraded to the most recent twin-spoke design. The usual consolation seats are upholstered in Artico man-made leather-based and embossed material. Coloration choices for the inside embrace black, macchiato beige, and sage gray for the Progressive trim, plus the AMG Line particular bahia brown and pink pepper/black.

The ten-color ambient lighting and the elective Burmester encompass sound system with Dolby Atmos are for many who get pleasure from extra premium creature comforts of their Mercedes SUV. When it comes to security methods, Mercedes improved the Driving Help package deal and the Parking package deal with a 360-degree digital camera. A easy rear-view digital camera and the Highbeam Help are commonplace in all trims, with the Trailer Manoeuvering Help being obtainable within the GLA/GLB for the primary time.

Barely Improved PHEV, Gentle-Hybrid Petrol, And Carry-Over Diesels

The revised engine vary is essentially shared between the SUVs, with the one exception being the GLA 250e plug-in hybrid which isn’t obtainable for the GLB. The facelifted PHEV has a barely extra highly effective electrical motor though the mixed output stays steady at 215 hp (160 kW / 218 PS) and 450 Nm (lb-ft) of torque. The 11.5 kWh battery can be carried over, providing a WLTP zero-emission vary of 62-70 km (39-43 miles).

The petrol engine choices of the GLA and GLB – together with the 35 AMG – have been mildly electrified, with the carry-over diesels remaining ICE-only. The brand new 48-volt mild-hybrid system encompasses a belt-driven starter-generator that helps decrease gas consumption and carbon emissions, whereas providing as much as an additional 13 hp (10 kW / 14 PS) for a short time frame.

Gentle-Hybrid Petrol

GLA/GLB	180	200	220 4Matic	250 4Matic	35 AMG
Displacement	1,332 cc	1,332 cc	1,991 cc	1,991 cc	1,991 cc
Energy	134 hp 100 kW 136 PS	161 hp 120 kW 163 PS	188 hp 140 kW 190 PS	221 hp 165 kW 224 PS	225 hp 306 PS
Torque	230 Nm 170 lb-ft	270 Nm 199 lb-ft	300 Nm 221 lb-ft	350 Nm 258 lb-ft	400 Nm 295 lb-ft

Diesel

GLA/GLB	180d	200d	200d 4Matic	220d 4Matic
Displacement	1,950 cc	1,950 cc	1,950 cc	1,950 cc
Energy	114 hp 85 kW 116 PS	148 hp 110 kW 150 PS	148 hp 110 kW 150 PS	188 hp 140 kW 190 PS
Torque	280 Nm 207 lb-ft	320 Nm 236 lb-ft	320 Nm 236 lb-ft	400 Nm 295 lb-ft

Each the mild-hybrid petrol and the non-electrified diesel powertrains are mixed with a 7 or 8-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission with Mercedes successfully discontinuing the guide choice from its whole vary. Energy is transmitted to both the entrance or to all 4 wheels relying on the variant. The lineup is anticipated to increase additional within the close to future with the addition of the GLA 45 AMG efficiency flagship.

Mercedes hasn’t introduced pricing for the up to date GLA and GLB. Nonetheless, judging from the electrification and the additional options, it’s doable that they are going to be barely dearer in comparison with their predecessors.