"Baby Bear"
Yes…Mercedes' GLA is their smallest SUV, but in AMG trim, while it may be the baby of the family, it's definitely got a bit of "Bear" under those rounded lines.
This is the new-for-'20 second-generation GLA. "Old-Schoolers" might call it more of a lifted hatchback on steroids than a SUV, but if you value the ability to cut, dart and thrust your way through traffic…and to still carry four ( five in a pinch ) plus have the utility of a rear hatch, then Mercedes' GLA might deserve room on your radar.
Entry-level GLAs start in the mid to high $30's…and come with a 221 HP turbo four and a fast shifting 8-speed dual clutch automatic. Not bad for starters.
The baby bear AMG, though, has you cookin' with a 302 HP version of that 2.0 turbo. It's well-behaved…until you put your foot into it, that is. Then it's pretty much "hang on"…as 60 comes up in just 5 seconds…and it tops out at an electronically-limited 155.
As you'd expect, the AMG package delivered sport seats, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, sport pedals, adjustable suspension and shift settings, and Mercedes' 4MATIC all-wheel-drive.
You'll also get two 10.25" touchscreens, keyless start, Apple and Android connectivity, rain-sensing wipers, ambient lighting and 40/20/40 folding rear seats…all for a window sticker in the high $40's.
And that's when you can start leafing through the options list.
Our test AMG GLA35 came loaded.
Special paint, heated leather, carbon fiber trim, 21" matte black wheels, a panoramic sunroof, Burmester sound, active LED lighting, auto-diming folding mirrors, all expected alerts and warnings, Mercedes' nav with three years of updates, intelligent voice, motion-activated controls, the "Hey Mercedes" feature…in other words, pretty much everything that you expect from Mercedes.
Oh...plus the AMG GLA35 also gives you Mercedes" "Track Pace"…your track-only high-performance electronic driving coach. Yes. This baby's dressed in AMG trim….remember?
Again…just because the AMG GLA35 4MATIC is the baby of the family doesn't
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
Bob Jackson
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
Bob Jackson
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
Bob Jackson
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
Bob Jackson
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC
Bob Jackson
2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 4MATIC




