Mercedes-Benz GLA: This Star Points Down

by Derek Kreindler

Published: April 17th, 2013

Mercedes-Benz “leaked” (i.e released) photos of the GLA concept ahead of its debut in Shanghai. The GLA is their latest move down the ladder as far as size and price-points go, but it’s also a harbinger of what’s to come from all automakers; another small, car-based crossover. You are going to be seeing plenty of these in the next few years, especially from premium brands that can squeeze lots of profit out of vehicles like these. Hatchbacks, wagons and body-on-frame SUVs are likely to suffer from this segment’s rise in popularity.

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Sportyaccordy on Apr 18, 2013

I cant believe this is the same company that made Mercedes in the 70s and 80s. Coming from the W201 190 this thing is an embarrassment. A travesty. I get that MB needs to move more volume but they don't have to do it this way.

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- Summicron on Apr 18, 2013
  
  "they don’t have to do it this way." I think the sad point being made is that nowadays, yeah, they do.
  
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Wallstreet on Apr 18, 2013

I'm surprised nobody ask about brown diesel version with stick.

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