Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG production car unveiled

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG (X 156) 2013

This is Mercedes-Benz’s latest AMG product, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG. First shown at the LA auto show late last year as a ‘concept’ car, the production version has now been unveiled, making it the most compact AMG SUV so far.

It’s based on the same transverse engine front wheel drive architecture as A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG, with its 2.0 litre AMG-tuned engine producing 360 horsepower and 450Nm of torque, while consuming just 7.5 litres per 100km on the NEDC combined cycle.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG (X 156) 2013

Power goes to the wheels via the AMG 4MATIC all wheel drive system and the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed dual clutch sports transmission. The 100km/h sprint is achieved in just 4.8 seconds, and it goes on to an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h.

The GLA 45 AMG already has a more aggressive stance over the regular GLA, but of course, there is an Edition 1,which adds on a larger front splitter, additional flics in the front apron, and a rear aerofoil.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG (X 156) 2013

There are silver grey/red AMG racing stripes on the vehicle sides, complemented by red highlights on radiator grille, exterior mirrors, diffuser insert and rear aerofoil.

The brake calipers are red painted too, and the multi-spoke AMG light alloy wheels are painted matte black with red rim flanges.


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Comments

  • sam69 on Jan 09, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Uncle will buy this car but still hogging the road.

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    • ARIFFIN on Jan 09, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Just a toy for that uncle. Let him do what he likes as long as he follows the traffic rules and max speed limit.

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    • what uncle uncle there?? of course this car will be bought by uncle ^^ kids like you afford to? hah! don be kidding..end of the day, begging for parent’s financial again~

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  • ShameXO on Jan 09, 2014 at 11:05 am

    If this is an uncle car then all BMW X series should be call cave man car.

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  • Rich man’s toy…

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  • That current lamp is stylish enough, why they need to redesign to this in GLA 45 AMG version? Oh noo..

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  • Nak beli tapi tak mampu. Tunggu AkuJanji Najib harga kereta turun 20%-30% ditepati boleh kot.

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  • Joe Radzif on Jan 09, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Jaw Dropped…

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  • blackbox on Jan 09, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    If A45AMG is RM350k I believe this one shall be at least RM400k. Tasty….but can’t affort…..at the moment.

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  • BLT Club on Jan 09, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Fantastic looking softroader. Way nicer looking than BMWX3.

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  • Pak Cik on Jan 09, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Saya memang suka kereta macam ini, cukup sesuai untuk Pak Cik macam saya.

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  • paucharsiew on Jan 09, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    why buy this over an A45

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  • Thompson on Jan 09, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    Engines fitted just nice

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  • Archangel on Jan 09, 2014 at 11:33 pm

    Sexy car. I’m lovin it.

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  • Nice car, good design and high performance. Its become my dream car :-)

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  • tommy76 on Mar 21, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    What is the expectation price in Malaysia?

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