Crossovers like the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 will inevitably be successful. Meanwhile, this new upcoming
model might even aim for the segment crown since on paper at least, it should
have more horsepower than its direct rival from Audi, the brand new RS Q3 with
its 395 HP 2.5-liter turbocharged petrol unit.
The Mercedes-AMG on the other hand is expected to
wear the very same 2.0-liter turbo four-pot from the A 45 and CLA 45 models,
which features two stages of tune – 382 HP and 480 Nm as standard and 415 HP and 499 Nm in range-topping S guise.
Visually, the GLA 45 is equipped with the
automaker’s Panamericana grille, larger air intakes than lesser versions, wider
side sills, bigger wheels, bigger brakes, and a quad exhaust setup, which you
can see on this prototype for the very first time. It also has red brake calipers
but aside from that, there isn’t much else to tell about the exterior design
until at least some of that camouflage comes off.
As for the interior, we already know what it’s going
to look like thanks to a 2020 GLA prototype spotted this past summer. However,
in AMG 45 S guise, the crossover should also feature an Alcantara sports
steering wheel, piano black inserts, and contrast stitching for the seats, door
panels, armrest and steering wheel.
Mercedes-AMG should debut the GLA 45 and 45 S
sometime early next year.
