2017 Mercedes GLA (facelift)
The Mercedes GLA was revealed in August
2013 and had its public debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (2013 IAA).
Three years hence, with the other MFA platform-based models (Mercedes A-Class,
Mercedes CLA and Mercedes B-Class) having received their mid-facelift, it’s now
time for the GLA’s lifecycle change. In the latest, a spy video of the 2017
Mercedes GLA (facelift) has been published by YouTube channel walkoArt.
Inside, not much is expected to change
visually, save for upholstery and trim choices. The 8-inch infotainment system
is something already available in the GLA, along with Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto smartphone integration compatibility.
The Mercedes GLA is expected to keep its
four-cylinder engines (1.5-litre diesel, 1.6-litre petrol, 2.0-litre petrol and
2.1-litre diesel), albeit with minor power or efficiency revisions. The
transmission choices should continue being 6-speed manual and 7-speed
dual-clutch automatic. Base petrol and diesel models will likely continue
having front-wheel drive drivetrain layout, while the 4MATIC four-wheel drive
system will be available in upper models.
