Mercedes GLA 45 AMG | The tough crossover

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

The new Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC is one of the strongest crossover models in the premium category, presented at the Detroit show. The Mercedes unveiled at the Detroit auto show strong version of the GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC, which is supplied with the new 2liter turbocharged engine of the German brand, output 360 hp and 450 Nm of torque. This power allows the crossover model to accelerate from rest and reaches 100 km/hr in 4.8 seconds and a top speed electronically limited to 249 km /hr.

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

The external brings a suit more aggressive than the simple GLA, with redesigned bumpers and a large roof spoiler at the rear of the crossover model. Still, with a new diffuser, which houses the four tailpipes of the exhaust system and stands on 19inch alloy wheels. Mercedes engineers pressured the 2liter engine to deliver 360 horsepower, but managed to keep low both consumption and emissions of CO2. In place of the box we find the automatic dual clutch 7speed AMG Speed ​​Shift DCT with all wheel drive and three different drivers. The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC is equipped with a system of three steps of ESP, where the driver can choose, depending on how he wishes to unstuck the tail of the car from the road.

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG

Also, the AWD system distributes engine torque of 100% to the front axle and 50:50. The dimensions of the model is also 4.417 mm length, 1,803 mm width and 1,493 mm height and wheelbase reaches 2,700 mm, while the luggage compartment is 422 liters. Finally, according to the German marque, the GLA 45 AMG 4MATIC is a direct competitor to the Porsche Macan and Audi RS Q3.

View more here: The new Mercedes S600 | Detroit show, Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series | Special Edition.

By Nicole P.