Mercedes has launched the 2021 model year GLA in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 42.10 lakhs (ex-showroom and introductory).
The 2021 AMG GLA 35 4M has been introduced at Rs. 57.30 lakhs (ex-showroom and introductory). The cars will be available across India where business is operational.
2021 Mercedes GLA –
The 2021 GLA comes with styling that is in-line with Mercedes’ larger SUV models. Upfront, the car has a large radiator grille flanked by LED headlights, and a bumper which gives it a pseudo off-roader look, while at the back, it features split LED tail lamps, a large tail gate, deep bumper with twin exhaust outlets.
Inside, the 2021 Mercedes GLA price gets customers various upholstery colour choices and interior trim options, with the AMG Line (GLA 220d 4Matic) variant comes with microfibre upholstery and aluminium trim.
Features such as 10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument panel, NTG 6 with MBUX, Mercedes me connect, front wireless charger, panoramic sunroof, Alexa and Google voice integration, remote engine start (except GLA 200), ambient lighting, among others are offered.
Safety is well catered to with 7 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, Pre-Safe, Active Brake Assist, Active Bonnet, Active Brakes, and Attention Assist systems.
Powertrain options include a 1.3-litre petrol engine for the GLA 200 (163 HP and 250 Nm), 2.0-litre diesel (190 HP and 400 Nm) for GLA 200d and 220d 4Matic. The petrol engine comes mated to a 7-speed DCT, while the diesel models have an 8-speed DCT.
2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 –
The AMG GLA 35 4Matic is the 13th CKD model and the 3rd AMG model added to the brand’s Indian product portfolio.
Visually, the AMG GLA 35 is more mean-looking than the regular model. It comes with the AMG-specific exterior enhancements like the AMG grille, sporty bumper, 19-inch alloy wheels, twin chrome exhausts, twin diffusers, and a spoiler.
Look inside and the same sporty theme would have been carried forward. There is a flat bottom steering wheel, sports seats with Artico/Dinamica microfibre upholstery, and a suite of latest features as already discussed above.
Powering the AMG GLA 35 is a 2.0-litre petrol motor good for 306 HP at 5800 RPM and 400 Nm of torque from 3000-4000 RPM. The engine comes paired with a 8-speed DCT. This sporty model can do the 0-100 km/hr sprint in 5.1 seconds and go on to hit a top speed of 250 km/hr.
Both 2021 GLA and AMG GLA 35 come with 8-year warranty on engine and transmission, in addition to the 3-year comprehensive warranty.
The carmaker has announced that the prices of the GLA range, which was supposed to be launched by April, will be increased by Rs. 1.50 lakhs on 1st July 2021.
Below is the 2021 Mercedes GLA price list –
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| GLA 200 | Rs. 42.10 lakhs |
| GLA 220d | Rs 43.70 lakhs |
| GLA 220d 4Matic | Rs. 46.70 lakhs |
| AMG GLA 35 4Matic | Rs. 57.30 lakhs |
