The luxury compact SUV segment in India is heating up. The competition, with models like the Audi Q3 and the BMW X1 have already gained the early bird advantage. So will it be an Achilles Heel for Mercedes’ new baby GLA to slug it out against the established rivals?
Time shall answer that but for now Mercedes has started testing their entry level crossover in India. The car was recently spied by Zigwheels.com completely covered in typical Mercedes style!
The coupe like looks incorporated into a compact SUV makes the car look better than the current crop. It also makes the GLA seem longer than what it is. Being a test mule, it also has some testing equipment attached to the rear wheel.
Engine options include both petrol as well as a diesel:
Both the engines will be coupled with a dual clutch 7G-DCT automatic transmission. The huge wheels and exhaust embedded in the rear bumper makes the car look sportier. The Mercedes GLA is expected to be launched before the festive season and at starting prices of around 26 Lakhs.
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