Mercedes-AMG GLA News in Malaysia

Fast and nimble sports SUV that’s quick everywhere Cossetting interior, nicely tricked out with AMG goodies Scores excellent on paper, but does it have enough character to sway you As opposed to most of our reviews, which are as objective and empirical as possible, we have to start this review with a quirky quote from Grand Tour host, James May, who said “driving an exciting car gives you that sort of a fizzy feeling”. Not to digress, but that fizz or fizzle doesn’t necessarily mean a car has to

Arvind

Jul 30, 2022

The WapCar Auto Show Exhibition is happening right now at Pavilion Bukit Jalil and Hap Seng Star has the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 on display, which arrived hot off the track event at Sepang Circuit for its preview. The locally-assembled (CKD) Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre M260 4-cylinder petrol engine that does 306 PS and 400 Nm, mated to an 8-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch automatic that spins all four wheels via the AMG Performance 4Matic all-wheel drive system. All t

Shaun

Jul 1, 2022

If you're looking for the wheeled equivalent of a brute in a suit then take a glance at this – the locally-assembled (CKD) 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35. It's the brand's latest launch here and you can see it at the WapCar Auto Show Exhibition that's happening over the weekend (1- to 3-July 2022). And oh, it's not a model to miss. Pekan assembly places power at an attractive pricepoint: RM 363,888 (OTR with SST, sans insurance), and that buys you a creamy, 306 PS / 400 Nm powertrain combo that will l

Sanjay

Jun 29, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 in Malaysia, almost 3 years since the model made its global debut. The new performance SUV is locally-assembled (CKD) at the Pekan facility. For bookings made before 30-June 2022, the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 is priced from RM 345,048. From 1-July onwards, this performance SUV is priced from RM 363,888. Alongside this performance SUV, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia also introduced the 2022 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan. Also Read: CKD 2022 Merced

Eric

Jun 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia will be launching a new variant of its 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA compact SUV very soon. The company has just made a teaser post on its official Instagram account with the caption “Break the mould of what your everyday can be. Keep your eyes and ears open for a thrilling return.” The silhouette image shows an SUV-esque vehicle (roof rails are obvious) with an AMG Pan Americana grille, plus LED daytime running signature that clearly belongs to the GLA. Checks with dealers sugge

Hans

Jun 27, 2022

A major cornerstone of Mercedes-Benz’s revival in the mid-2010s has been its Modular Front Architecture (MFA) models. The A Class, CLA Class and GLA models, not only introduced an entirely new genre of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, they signaled a new vibrant and progressive shift at Mercedes-Benz. In the few short years since its introduction – the Mercedes-Benz GLA has become immensely popular for its blend of style, prestige, practicality, and driving performance. First launched here in December 20

Arvind

Dec 28, 2021

In conjunction with PT Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia’s first ever track day, the manufacturer launched two new high-powered entry level models, the Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic sedan and the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 4Matic. Both models are locally-assembled (CKD) in PT Mercedes-Benz’s Indonesia plant. The A35 4Matic Sedan and GLA 35 4Matic will join the existing AMG line-up that consist of the A35 Hatchback, CLA 45, and the G63. This will see the AMG offering expand to five models as Mercedes-Benz

Jerrica

Oct 13, 2021

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new electric car today, the Mercedes-Benz EQA. Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA, the EQA has a range of 420 km (WLTP) and takes 5 hours and 45 minutes to charge to 100%. Currently, the Mercedes EQA is available with a 190 PS/375Nm electric propulsion system that drives the front wheels. The century sprint is done in 8.9 seconds. In the future, a version with 271 PS and AWD might become a reality. The battery capacity of the Mercedes EQA is rated at 66.5 kWh. With 11k

Arif

Jan 20, 2021

Would you be surprised with the headline? Of course not. It’s just the way things are these days, whether you like it or not. Two out of five (or 40 percent) of Mercedes-Benz cars sold globally are SUV models. Mercedes-Benz sold 2,164,187 cars in 2020 (down 10.3 percent). The figure includes 38,391 units of Smart models, but excluding commercial vans (325,771 units) and trucks. The commercial trucks division has since been spun off as a separate company, Daimler Truck AG, but it is still parked

Hans

Jan 13, 2021

Some have described the previous generation Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 as a go-fast-everywhere car. Its ride height and bonkers power output allowed it to terrorize all roads no matter the condition. The second generation Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 has even more power than before, with 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque in its most powerful S variant. Drive is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). 0-100 km/h is blazed in 4.3 seconds, going onwards to an electronically limited top

Shaun

Jul 23, 2020