GALLERY: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Progressive Line – 1.3 litre turbo with 163 PS; priced at RM244,200

GALLERY: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Progressive Line – 1.3 litre turbo with 163 PS; priced at RM244,200

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA was launched in Malaysia back in December last year, with two variants – GLA 200 Progressive and GLA 250 AMG Line – being made available. Today, we bring you a full gallery of the former, which is the base option priced at RM244,200 on-the-road without insurance, but with the 50% reduction in sales tax factored in.

Under the bonnet, the GLA 200 is by a Renault-sourced M282 1.3 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 163 PS at 5,500 rpm and 250 Nm of torque from 1,620 to 4,000 rpm. Drive goes to the front wheels via a Getrag seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, which allows the SUV to get from zero to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h.

With the Progressive Line package, the GLA 200 gets a single louvre grille with a diamond-style insert, although this doesn’t include diamond pins as seen on the more expensive GLA 250. The lower portion of the fascia also misses out on the decorative, horizontal slats that come with the AMG Line, so faux cutouts are featured instead, accompanied by a chrome skid plate.

GALLERY: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Progressive Line – 1.3 litre turbo with 163 PS; priced at RM244,200

Other highlights include LED High Performance headlamps – standard across the range – and 18-inch split-spoke silver alloy wheels that are smaller than the GLA 250’s 19-inch two-tone items. All GLA models get passive dampers, but the GLA 200 doesn’t get a lowered ride height like the GLA 250.

Inside, the GLA closely resembles many other compact Mercedes-Benz models, most notably the B-Class MPV. The similar dashboard design has space for the dual, 10.25-inch displays that are part of the standard Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system, which offers Android Auto/Apple CarPlay connectivity, the “Hey Mercedes” voice control system and a host of other inputs.

Elsewhere, the GLA 200 comes with power-adjustable comfort front seats with memory function, Artico man-made leather upholstery, spiral-look trim elements, single-zone Thermatic climate control, keyless entry and start, parking assist, a reverse camera, all-around reverse sensors, a hands-free powered tailgate, autonomous emergency braking, door opening warning and Pre-Safe.

GALLERY: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA200 Progressive Line – 1.3 litre turbo with 163 PS; priced at RM244,200

The latest GLA is styled very differently from its predecessor, as it is 10 cm taller, while the overall length down by 14 mm. Despite this, the wheelbase is up 30 mm, providing an extra 114 mm of rear legroom and a 435-litre boot that is 14 litres bigger, further expandable with the 40:20:40 split-folding rear bench.

Marketed as a smaller, more low-slung alternative to the X247 GLB, the GLA 200 is almost RM25k cheaper than the GLB 200 that goes for RM269,118, while the GLA 250 is around RM33k less than the GLB 250 priced at RM318,009. These prices will remain until June 30, 2021, as per the government’s decision to extend the sales tax exemption period.

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Gerard Lye

Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Donno on Jan 04, 2021 at 2:26 pm

    Would a X50 vs GLA200 vs XC40 comparo be something interesting?

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    • Very funny

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      • Donno on Jan 04, 2021 at 2:51 pm

        It would be if the X50 is found to be 90% as good as both the GLA200 and XC40 at just 40% of the price.

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        • Afeeq on Jan 04, 2021 at 3:09 pm

          To be fair, Proton has an advantage with excise taxes and such, yes? Of course Malaysia also has a smaller, less competitive market so corporations can increase their factory price or what we it is called.

          It costs RM 143,000 for a GLA250 in the US starting price.

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          • donno on Jan 04, 2021 at 3:50 pm

            so it is only fair if we get to know how the X50 compares with the GLA.

            no?

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          • Nope. In China, X50/Binyue is even cheaper than here. Is that what you called “an advantage”?

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          • taknakjepunis on Jan 04, 2021 at 10:09 pm

            Civic 1.5 turbo engine lost , only 220nm compared to this 1.3l churns 260nm

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          • normal civic fc turbo is not highest tune for the engine, enough for its application and fuel saving regardless how heavy your foot. civic si with same engine 1.5T is 205 hp and 260 NM torque and with CVT

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    • PEJUANG on Jan 04, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      Every article need to mention X50..

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      • Yes. Very sien very enough. Now i see proton x series like ohh..give me a break. Get away pls. Dont wanna hear proton anymore. Marketing failure for bombarding us everyday.

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      • donno on Jan 04, 2021 at 9:49 pm

        for this article, it is justified enough as the X50 and the GLA is similarly a compact SUV powered by small turbo engines.

        The X50 is equipped with quite a lot of high end equipments to warrant a comparison with the GLA.

        Would like to know how both DCT gearboxes compare. Would like to know how refined both small turbo engines are. How about the ride and handling differences. Is the GLA seats have a big difference in comfort when compared to the X50.

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    • seancorr (Member) on Jan 04, 2021 at 8:26 pm

      Better to compare their SC and spare parts bro. Proton fail big time, X70 owners waiting for months for spare parts so I can imagine when X50 gets into an acciddnt, good luck with the spare parts.

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      • Ghani on Jan 05, 2021 at 10:56 am

        Bro, how do you rate your experience of owning Proton X70? Daily driving, aftersales…

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  • I will still take X50 anytime over this which is much2 more nicer than this one. Shame on Merc

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  • Compact MPV on Jan 04, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    Well Done.

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  • 1.3L for merc is a joke i refused to laugh at. Get the hell outa here puny 1.3L. 2.0L is the least for merc and BMW.

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    • You dont laugh because your car is much slower while having higher cc

      Haha!

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  • seancorr (Member) on Jan 04, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    GG la GLA at 244k only have AEB and nothing else when the rest of the market moving on with more standard kit, heck even BMW is upping their standard kit as to not be embarrassed by Proton and Perodua.

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Jan 05, 2021 at 9:28 am

    rubbish car compared to excellent x50

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  • Chong KL on Jan 05, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Better buy X1 with more generous list.

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