Mercedes-Benz GLA 2021 - Baby SUV (ENG) - Test Drive and Review
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- The Mercedes-Benz GLA is a 5-door, 5-seater (sort of) compact crossover (subcompact it you’re in the US). It comes in FWD or AWD. The GLA shares its platform with the A Class. GL means crossover or SUV, and the last letter signifies the size in Mercedes lineup. The GLA debuted in concept form in 2013, and soon afterwards it went into production. Since 2016 to 2019 it was also offered as Infiniti QX30 with somewhat changed exterior. Infiniti’s yet another attempt to conquer the European market was so successful, the brand disappeared from Europe altogether.
↔ Mercedes-Benz GLA dimensions:
✔ length: 4410 mm
✔ width: 1834 mm
✔ height: 1611 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2729 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 435 L
💲 Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 starting price: 34 800 euro
💲 Mercedes-Benz GLA 220d 4MATIC price as tested: 58 000 euro
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The professionalism of the sales guy from Mercedes UK made me choose Mazda.
So I see it's a pan-European trend :)
Mazda needs to be very motivated to sell anything, and Mercedes is all about gender equality, but not about getting their cars right and selling them, like a premium product should be sold.
I’ve had the same experience in the UK, far better customer service at Mazda and I don’t feel short changed in the car I’m driving either!!
keep it up with concise and precise reviews; I really like your review
regarding the car; it is practical and did what it is supposed to do with the 4-matic system
I will stick to my Jimny! Thanks Marek! Great review as always!
short and sweet, concise video! I hate it when CZcamsrs ramble and bs just to reach the 20 minute mark.
That's your best intro compilation yet.
Oh that was a laugh out loud comment about the tractor! I like the update, it just looks more mature but I would get a Q3 over this. The Q3 just looks more youthful and I need all the help I can get!! Thanks for the informative video Marek. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! Stay safe!
Thanks! This year I say (a rough translation from Polish): have a healthy Christmas, so that the next one can be merry!
I liked the pictures of the GLA, so I went enthusiastically to the MB dealership to see it as I was shopping for a new car. Sadly I was very disappointed once I sat in it. The toggle switches are such cheap plastic and have a nasty "CLICKING" sound. The wooden inserts are a joke - so unrefined and cheap to touch. Plastic is also awfully hard in a lot of places. I also found some misaligned body panels... really disappointing. I can not believe that car has a Mercedes badge and such a high price. Out of curiosity I also went to see and test drive the new Kia Xceed and wow - totally different experience; fit, finish, materials - huge 10,25-inch smart infotainment, digital virtual cockpit - incredible quality and the price is 35% less than similar GLA. I went back the same day and put the downpayment on it (full option equipment) - now I am just waiting for the delivery. Mercedes should really think hard about why are they selling such cheap-feeling GLA next to their GLC for example, which is a totally different story with its premium materials. If something wears an MB badge and price - it should feel like that also! I want quality interior and feeling - who gives a crap about that "car wash mode" gimmick?!
plus the 7 year warranty. If you are not badge snob, Kia is really a smart choice. As previous owner of Kia i can confirm.
Btw i ordered the new GLA for my parents XD XD
A fair, thorough test, covering all the advantages and disadvantages of the GLA202d product. Customers appreciate the products of this premium brand and are willing to pay a high price. It seems to me that some lady will like this car model in this particular specification. Congratulations to the whole team on a great test and I wish you a pleasant end of the year and an excellent start to the New 2021. Year 🍾🥂
Wpadłem tylko zostawić łapę w górę i już uciekam do wersji PL :)
I had the previous CLA . Overpriced, unreliable with quality issues. Most annoying car, kept it only for 11 months. Mercedes, never again for me.
I just bought one I really like it, I had a C Class but the GLA is higher up and easier to get in and out of as you get older. and it's great they got rid of that Renault engine they had in the older models. there as court cases going on at the moment owners were never told they had a Renault Engine when they bought the car,
Car wash mode - when you use lots of technology to solve a problem no one ever had. Also a useful symbol for everything wrong with modern cars and their buyers.
The last time that panel gaps were sort-of acceptable was last century.
I really like your reviews but i think that you should talk a little bit more of how the cars feel to drive, how’s the steering? Is the gearbox a good unit? Does it lean too much in the corners?
If the car deserves it, I do. If this was an AMG 35/45 I'd talk about how it feels to drive. To be honest cars like this are about everyday practicality, but they all are meh to drive. Unless it's exceptionally good or exceptionally bad for the class, there's nothing to talk about.
@@MarekDrives So unless someone has money to throw away on a sports vehicle you cannot be bothered to explain anything about how it feels to drive. Waste of space!
Is new GLA any reliable?
Love your sense of humor,"Tractor to pull you out".
Been there, done that :)
Thx for the great review! Do you think this is big enough for a family of 3 that includes a 13 yr old boy?? Or am i better off considering the GLB? Thx
Yes, this is absolutely enough.
@@MarekDrives good to know thx!
I grew up as a kid near Stuttgart, where many people drove their Mercedes with proud, and a Mercedes was a nice, large Limousine. When I see this, I get a cramp in the neck, can't really watch it for long, feel some gag-reflex in my stomach. Is this any car out of a scrap-car press and then inflated again like a baloon?
How much time it takes for a car wash mode to close all windows? Maybe it is faster just to use simple switches to close them down? Maybe it is good gimmick for potencial buyers?:)
We have qoute for offroad: we better your offroad vehicle, more far you will need to walk to find a tractor:)
I also think the car wash mode is a gimmick nobody asked for, but I bet they have research showing people are terrified of going though the car wash, and always forgetting to close something :)
Cheers Marek, quite a good looking car but, shocked with build quality. What has happened to Mercedes? I remember when over engineering was a Merc. trait. Is this lack of quality throughout the complete Merc range or just the cheaper models? Skol!
Yeah, their compact platform cars seem to be riddled with little things like this. At any price this would be unacceptable, but for what they are charging it's appalling!
With new diesel emissions?
I find I need my mirrors well before I reach 20kph on leaving a car wash! Particularly to check if the guy chasing for payment may catch up with me.
You don't have to use the car wash mode :)
Brilliant review as always, but for that money there are plenty bigger and better looking mini SUVs on market, Mercedes have started down the bland route, it's like the designer ran out money when got do the rear end and just rounded it off
I like the new Mercedes look and tech, but I'm disappointed with quality.
Is this at 3:50 not for aerodynamic purpose or is it a even bigger gap "than normal"?
In this one the left rear door is clearly misaligned around the fender. Check out 0:40. The camera doesn't do it justice :) In the GLB I was driving over Christmas the misalignment was less visible, but on both sides. And the driver door had to be slammed again.
@@MarekDrives oh...that's not what you pay for with these
Exactly. I wouldn't complain it this was a Dacia (well, I would, because I always complain :) ), but this is a Mercedes!
@@MarekDrives :D :D
Mercedes stopped making quality cars about 30 years ago. To keep costs down they continue to use Renault engines (and don't pass the savings on to their customers.) As regards to poor door alignment - totally unacceptable on any new car especially in a 40k plus car. If you want a quality luxury car buy a Lexus. Avoid Mercedes- you have been warned! Great review thanks.
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What about other engine/motor options? I liked your review but a few minutes longer wouldn’t hurt.
Same as everything else: 1.3 petrol, 1.5 diesel, 2.0 petrol, 2.0 diesel, PHEV (at some point).
@@MarekDrives Haha OK! Some more enthusiasm please ;)
1.3 petrol! Yay! And a 1.5 diesel! Weeee! And 2.0 petrol and diesel! Wow-weeee! :)
@@MarekDrives Perfect!
@@MarekDrives There is no 1.5 diesel for the new GLA, the 180d uses the same base as the 200d, a 1950cc.
I don’t understand how it’s possible to speak the polish and the english version simultaneously 😳
53000 euros...OUCH!!!
Will you be reviewing the updated Ford Ranger with the new 2.0 liter biturbo 4 cylinder diesel engine?
Not as long as Ford doesn't replace its PR in Poland. I seem to have stepped on their toe. Or they have crap product they would not like me to review.
1:18 441cm long??? 😅😅
What color is this
Designo Patagonia red metallic
The one thing I would like to add is that the 7DCT you get with the smaller engines is garbage. Super jerky at slow speeds, hesitant to upshift in lower gears, hesitant to downshift in higher gears.
I am mildly amused!
GLB is better in every way, and the A class is so much better looking.
It looks a bit like the GLK, which looked brilliant, but was utter crap to drive.
Marek Drives Precisely.
Sad that Mercedes has some quality issues on a car costing 58k
What quality issues are there with this new model?
Can I say boring car ? Plenty nice ones out there !!
Thanks Marek,instead this sweet but overpriced car can you for us simple peasant who dont know enjoy in life test skoda octavia rs but with petrol or diesel engine,i wish is not hybrid one because that is for some well behaved and educated people..Big thanks from Croatia.
There's some bid delay with Skoda press cars, so I don't think I'll see one before sprig next year.
@@MarekDrives Dear santa instead octavia rs can we have test renault megane estate rs line with tce 140/160?
I'm taking a break from filming until February. The day's too short, the weather's too unpredictable. I have a Renault planned in early February, but not the Megane.
SIXTY GRAND!!!!!!??? Hard pass.
because he gets to drive the one with all options
The looks is boring .
Thanks for review .
What a shame to have such quality problems on a 58.000 Euro car! For 21.000 Euro less I prefer to buy a Honda HR-V fully equipped, which will outlast this German dazzler. The Japanese build the best cars.
Yes.But kills your last hope to feel younger or fun.