As with most SUVs, Mercedes’ GLA is based on a car platform, in this case the A Class, with which it also shares drivetrains and many other components as well.
This model is significantly larger than its predecessor, with a much taller body and a higher seating position for the driver.
The base GLA 200, priced at $57,500, runs a 120kW 1.3-litre turbopetrol four, matched with a seven-speed dual