Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift Launched In India, Starting At Rs 50.50 Lakh.

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA receives slight appearance modifications and several crucial feature enhancements with this mild facelift.

• The 2024 GLA is available in three configurations: 200, 220d 4MATIC, and 220d 4MATIC AMG Line.
• The new GLA has upgraded headlights, a reworked front grille, and a new bumper.
• It has two 10.25-inch displays (infotainment and driver’s display) and the newest steering wheels with touch controls.
• It now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as a 360-degree camera.
• Mercedes has preserved the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol and 2-litre diesel engine options from the previous GLA.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift made its global premiere in mid-2023, and now, in 2024, it has arrived in India, with prices beginning at Rs 50.50 lakh. The 2024 GLA has slight design tweaks and new features to improve overall convenience. It continues to be available with both petrol and diesel engine options.

Prices

Design changes are subtle.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift features minor design changes and retains a similar look to its predecessor. The most visible changes are to the front, which includes updated LED headlights with LED DRLs, a revamped grille with vertical lines, and a changed bumper design. The AMG Line SUV has a unique front grille with pin chrome accents.

In profile, the AMG Line model of the GLA facelift features new 19-inch alloy wheels, and the cladding surrounding the wheel arches now matches the body color. The rear design remains intact, with the exception of the new LED taillights. Mercedes has also launched a new exterior color, Spectral Blue, with the facelifted GLA.

Cabin updates

Interior options for the 2024 Mercedes GLA SUV include dual-tone black and beige and all-black. The dashboard arrangement remains unchanged, but the central console has been reworked to provide more storage space. The ordinary model of the GLA facelift features lighted star pattern trim on the passenger side dashboard, whilst the AMG Line variant has a specific carbon structure trim that is enhanced by the ambient lighting strip.

The AMG Line edition also includes the latest AMG steering wheel with touch controls, which is encased in Nappa leather. The 2024 GLA has two upholstery options: Macchiato Beige and Artico Black.

Features & Safety

Mercedes has fitted the GLA facelift with two 10.25-inch monitors (one for infotainment and one for the driver). The infotainment screen now works on the most recent MBUX – NTG7 operating system and supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other features on the 2024 GLA include electrically adjustable front passenger seats with memory function, 64-colour ambient lighting, a gesture-controlled powered tailgate, and a two-part panoramic sunroof.

Seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, active braking and blind spot help, adaptive high beam aid, and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) all ensure passenger safety.

Powertrain Details

The GLA facelift features the same petrol and diesel engine options as the pre-facelift version, as noted in the table below

Engineering Package for Off-Roads

The Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift’s 220d AMG Line diesel option comes with all-wheel drive (AWD). Mercedes also offers an off-road engineering kit that includes a real-time display of characteristics such as gradient and slope angle on the infotainment screen. Additionally, the off-road package includes downhill speed regulation (DSR), which works similarly to hill descent control. However, this technology also allows you to manually set a speed range of 2 kmph to 18 kmph. The assist mechanism then applies the brakes based on the pre-selected speed while descending.

Rivals

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA continues to compete with the Audi Q3 and the BMW X1. It can also be considered an economical alternative to the Mini Cooper Countryman.