The facelifted second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA was launched in Malaysia earlier this year, with a GLA 200 Progressive Line being the only variant offered for our market. The locally-assembled crossover is priced at RM258,888 on-the-road without insurance.
The refresh introduces a new front bumper along with new fog lamp sections. There’s also a new insert for the front grille, which now features vertical louvres instead of the square lattice seen previously. At the back, the rear bumper gains a new diffuser element surrounded by chrome trim and exhaust finishers, and the rear lights get a revised light signature.
Exterior kit includes LED High Performance headlamps (with Adaptive Highbeam Assist), polished aluminium roof rails and 18-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels finished in Tremolite grey, wrapped with 235/55 profile tyres.
Inside, the cabin – which is dressed in Star Pattern trim elements and black Artico man-made leather upholstery – remains pretty much unchanged, save for a new steering wheel design with more touch-sensitive controls and thinner bottom spokes. Elsewhere, the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system is now presented in its latest guise, with support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The standard equipment list includes items such as Thermatic dual-zone climate control, Keyless-Go, an Easy-Pack tailgate, a LTE communications module for Mercedes me connect services, a wireless charging pad, 64-colour ambient lighting and powered front seats with memory function, among others.
No changes to the powertrain, and so the H247 variant continues to be powered by a Renault-sourced M282 1.3 litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder mill offering 163 PS and 250 Nm, with drive sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling it to achieve a 0-100 km/h time of 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h.
How does the H247 shape up with the refresh? Find out what Hafriz Shah thinks of the compact SUV in his video review.
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Such a big price tag for such a small car with little things inside!
Terpaksa, jika tidak jual pd harga yg ‘diluluskan’, faham2 je la.
Byk temolok nak kena jaga.
Either you drive a bus or never driven the GLA before. It anything but small.
one of the absolute worst cars money can buy
Buy GLA or Model Y ?
Model Y. It’s like Nokia trying to stay put with it’s yr 2000 design vs Apple with it’s new innovation. Mercedes and Nokia rely on brand power and when the sweet dreams ended, they should be out from the industry
Definitely GLA 100% no doubt. Long live ICE. Only go for Model Y if you don’t go outside klang valley cuz our charging infra is not as good yet
Rather buy the cheaper X50. Bigger 1.5 turbo
Both also big no no.
Low specs, better buy BYD, Tesla or Chery for less headache and more comfort
Geng baik beli muncul da… Ada baiknya duit tu simpan dan donate pd negara timur tengah tu, tu pun kalau sampai la donation tu.
P/s : baik itu ini, last2 pkai kancil 660… Sigh…
BMW X1 A BETTER BUY.
Agreed, the specs on this are shameful for the huge price.
Q : how to buy a rahmah Mercedes Benz
A : you just wait for 3-5 years when it depreciates
(ps : its not worth spending RM259k on this car)
Is MBM conspiring with BMW Malaysia in not offering full ADAS suite and 360º camera with their entry-level offerings? They don’t seem to realize that will get them more sales instead of less?
from the review, there is body roll in this 2nd generation GLA.
how is the body rolling experience in the 1st generation different from this?
To be honest, quality/material behind china company.
Don’t get me wrong, i love mercedes benz, but i encourage everyone dont buy it. Boikot. Let them know they need to improve the competitiveness / material and pricing.