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All-new GLA SUV powered by life for a wild side

By LI FANGFANG (China Daily) Updated: 2014-12-08 09:55

The model embodies more professional off-road features. [Provided to China Daily]

Moreover, the All New GLA features lower side windows that combine with the driver's high sitting position to provide improved visibility.

The largest-in-class panoramic sunroof will let drivers bask in the Sanya sun, and its extreme agility will allow the All New GLA to speed through Hainan forests.

With assistance from the engine and transmission control systems, the Downhill Speed Regulation is able to freely set the speed between 2 and 18 km/h to minimize the workload on the driver.

Mercedes-Benz equipped the GLA SUV 260 4MATIC with the new-generation 4MATIC all-wheel drive system designed for compact models, and included even more professional off-road features to add high efficiency to its great traction, superb agility and excellent driving safety.

From the exterior design to the interior appointments, the All New GLA exudes a feeling of beauty and dynamism, with a sculpted profile and three-pointed star embedded in the front end.

Dynamic lines define a muscular body, and striking and enlarged air intakes, large wheel arches, bi-xenon headlamps and twin tailpipe design exhibit its inherent passion. The 18-inch AMG wheels, in particular, highlight the sportiness of the All New GLA.

Adding power to this muscular design are two powerful engine choices.

The GLA 200 comes with a 1.6-liter turbo direct injection engine with power outputs of up to 115 kilowatts (156 hp), while the GLA 260 4MATIC comes with a 2.0-liter turbo direct injection engine with power outputs of up to 155 kW (211 hp).

This gives it 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 230 km/h.

With a drag coefficient value of 0.29 due to its aerodynamic design, the All New GLA features fuel consumption as low as 6.4 liter per 100 km, making its performance eco-friendly in addition to exciting.

As the inventor of the automobile and with 128 years of heritage, Mercedes-Benz has always taken the lead in technological advancements and automotive craftsmanship. The All New GLA further demonstrates Mercedes-Benz's success in innovation.

This test drive in Sanya will let participants fully experience the fearlessness of the GLA while enjoying superb off-road performance. The All New Mercedes-Benz GLA is an explorer powered by life.