Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift Launched; Prices Start at ₹50.50 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has launched the facelift of its smallest SUV in India, the GLA-Class, with prices starting at ₹50.50 lakh. The new GLA comes in two variants – GLA 200 and GLA 220d 4Matic. With the facelift, the GLA-Class gets many new features and slight cosmetic updates. Mercedes-Benz mentioned that it has sold more than 14,000 units of the GLA since the first generation was launched in India in 2014. 

Read or watch our review of the GLA facelift to know how well Mercedes-Benz has improved its smallest SUV.

What’s new?

Cosmetically, the GLA-Class gets new headlamps and taillamps, grille and bumpers. The GLA gets Progressive and AMG-Line trims, where the former has a different bumper design with chrome elements and vertical slats in the grille. The AMG-Line gets a diamond pattern in the grille and body-coloured bumpers. It also gets a new Spectral Blue colour option and new designs for the alloy wheels. 

New features on the GLA-Class include keyless go, gesture control for the tailgate, new MBUX operating system for the touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 360-degree camera and blind spot assist. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, wireless charger, cruise control, two 10.25-inch displays and more. Safety features include 7 airbags, active braking assist, adaptive high beam assist and more. 

What’s under the hood?

The GLA-Class continues to come with two engine options. It has a 1.3-litre petrol engine with 161 bhp and 270 Nm mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 17.4 kmpl. It also has a 2.0-litre diesel engine with 188 bhp and 400 Nm mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox with an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 18.9 kmpl. 

Who does it rival?

Mercedes-Benz’s smallest SUV continues to rival the Audi Q3 (₹43.81 lakh - 53.17 lakh) and the BMW X1 (₹45.90 lakh - 52.50 lakh). This makes the GLA-Class the most expensive proposition of the lot.