The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLA Class is very easy to drive with a comfortable ride and a spacious interior as well.
Though it is not the most athletic SUV in its class, however, it still has so many to offer. The 2021 Mercedez Benz GLA Class also doesn’t have an overall score or ranking now.
The reason is that it has not been fully crash-tested.
Below the hood, you will find a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that drives the front wheels through an 8-speed automatic – all-wheel drive is optional.
However, is not likely to make the GLA-class ready to tackle the Rubicon. Also, a tuned-up AMG version will readily satisfy speed freaks.
New tech features, improved interior materials, and contemporary exterior styling are all marked upgrades vs the 2020 outgoing model.
And this will bring the 2021 car in line with the remaining modernized Mercedes lineup.
What should we expect in the 2021 Mercedes Benz GLA Class?
Well, the 2021 upcoming car is a clean-sheet redesign. Though it looks like the former generation GLA-class, it still looks more premium in and out.
And this will help it match with a troop of Mercedes Benz SUVs that roll out for both the 2019 and 2020 model years.
The 2021upcoming car also shares a platform with the other small offering of the brand. The entry-level A-class sedan and the slightly larger GLB-class SUV are not left out too.
Fuel Economy and Real-world MPG
The EPA estimated that the 2021 GLA250 will deliver 25 mpg in the city, while on the highway, it will deliver 34 mpg. And when combined, it will deliver 28 mpg.
The fuel economy estimates of the all-wheel-drive GLA250 4Matic estimates are 1 mpg lower in every 3 metrics.
And Mercedes made it clear that a plug-in-hybrid version will be included in the lineup later.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLA Class is being powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that drives the front or every four wheels.
Now, the engine makes up to 221 horsepower up from 208 in the current model and it is coupled with an 8-speed automatic rather than the present 7-speed.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
None out of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) haven’t disclosed the crash-test result for the 2021 Mercedes Benz GLA Class but we hope to see some as time goes on.
Some of the key safety features of the 2021 upcoming car include:
- Available adaptive cruise control with semi-autonomous driving mode.
- Available lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist.
- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection.
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLA Class offers a simple warranty package, with coverage expanding four years or 50 thousand miles.
The Lexus NX also offers longer warranty terms. While the rest rivals just like Volvo and BMW offer longer contracts for complimentary scheduled maintenance.
Price
The prices of the 2021 upcoming cars include:
GLA250 – $36,000
GLA250 4Matic: $38,000
Release Date
The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLA Class is set to be released on the 15th of May, 2021.
