Finally, Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV arrives

THE Mercedes-Benz GLA was one of the stars at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor show, otherwise known as the International Motor show, IAA, Frankfurt where it celebrated its world premiere. It attracted both the young and old to its stand, who confirmed that truly a new star has joined the Mercedes-Benz family.

Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV But the GLA Class could not enter dealers showrooms in Europe until 2014 when Mercedes-Benz confirmed it fit to hit the market. Since then, the GLA-Class has never looked back in winning more market share for Mercedes-Benz in the SUV segment where Mercedes offers the widest range of any ot the European premium SUV models, including the GLA, GLK, ML, GL and G-Class. The good news is that Mercedes-Benz GLA is now in Nigeria, courtesy, Weststar Associated Nigeria Limited, sole distributors of Mercedes-Benz, Jeep and Dodge brands in Nigeria. Described as a multi-talented compact SUV, the new GLA-Class is a complete compact SUV, ideal for day to day motoring with an off-road capability.
The first Mercedes-Benz in the fast-growing compact segment is highly maneuverable around town, lively on country and pass roads and dynamic and efficient on the motorway. Permanent all-wheel drive system The quality of the GLA, no doubt clearly positions it as the leading Compact Premium SUV in its category. As the first Mercedes-Benz SUV to be optionally available with new generation permanent all-wheel drive system 4matic, with fully variable torque distribution, the new GLA rounds off the extensive SUV portfolio of Mercedes-Benz. Like the ML-Class and other Mercedes-Benz models in the country a premium SUV buyer will surely enjoy the quality of the GLA.
It took a while to get to Nigerian shares but it was clearly worth the wait. According to the Managing Director of Weststar, Mr. Mirko Plath, “the GLA is serene in day-to-day motoring and has good offroad capability – interpreting the SUV segment in convincing style; and of course compact size cannot take the shine of the ‘Three-Pointed Star’ as the bold GLA fuses authentic SUV versatility with the pure passion that defines every Mercedes-Benz. Continuing, he said:“Its nimble size delivers an ideal mix of flexibility, fuel-efficiency and fun. Its advanced engineering delivers genuine capability, true luxury and class-leading innovation.
The GLA is indeed a Sport Utility Vehicle with cutting edge drive systems and dynamic design, based on the A-class hatchback, lovers can now enjoy even more comfort both with the standard suspension, and the slightly firmer setup that’s fitted to AMG Line versions.” The GLA has an interior with sporty character with meticulously finished high quality materials. It is pleasure for all the senses and a distraction for none of them as its freestanding color screen and intuitive central controller put a world of entertainment and information within reach. A larger 7-inch display and Bluetooth® audio streaming are standard. Innovative multimedia options for navigation, music and online features, including an even bigger 8-inch screen, make going anywhere easier and more fun. The Available GLA 180 features a four cyclinder engine with a 1.6 litre engine capacity delivering 80kW and 260Nm of torque and is equipped with 7G-DCT.
The GLA 45 AMG still holds the pole position in relation to driving dynamics: it accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250km/h. We sum up this approach in one word: BlueEFFICIENCY, which means with the GLA you are only burning fuel when necessary. In addition, every GLA is fitted to standard with ECO start/stop function which temporarily shuts down the engine when the vehicle is motionless. The GLA Turbo power is a boost for torque, and efficiency as the “power domes” in the GLA hood are a Mercedes-Benz tradition. So is the progressive power beneath. A 122hp – 360hp turbo inline-4 teams 3rd-generation Direct Injection with advanced rapid-multispark ignition. ECO Start/Stop automatically shuts off the engine at red lights to save fuel, and then restarts the instant you’re ready to move out.