Mercedes-Benz GLA News in Malaysia

For many, getting a brand-new Mercedes-Benz is a dream, and the appeal of having a three-pointed star on one’s driveway is a symbol that they’ve made it. However, cars lose value the moment they leave the showroom floor and it is an unavoidable circumstance even for a Mercedes. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to enjoy your brand-new Mercedes without worrying about the value being lost every time you hit the road. Thankfully, Mercedes-Benz Services Malaysia (MBSM) has the solution with Agility+

CY Foong

Feb 2, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift, currently with only one variant offered – GLA 200 – locally assembled (CKD), priced at RM 258,888 (OTR without insurance), that’s RM 4,000 more compared to before. The company said that the GLA 250 will be added at a later point. As seen in the global debut, the front fascia of the facelifted GLA boasts a redesigned radiator grille, accentuated by a central Mercedes-Benz star, a single louvre, and black accents. Subtle powe

Shaun

Jan 19, 2024

Mercedes-Benz calls its facelifted 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLA a “significant upgrade” but visually, you’ll have to squint very hard to find what’s different with the pre-facelift. The three-pointed star of Stuttgart said that the updated GLA gets a new radiator grille design, redesigned headlights and taillights, a reworked front bumper, and new wheel designs. Moving on to the inside and the most significant upgrade is the free-standing double screen which includes a 7-inch instrument cluster and a

CY Foong

Mar 17, 2023

Ask anyone who has little knowledge of cars to imagine their dream luxury car and chances are they would think of a Mercedes-Benz. There’s just something appealing about the sheen of the three-pointed star logo than either the four rings of Audi or the blue and white roundel of BMW. While it is perceived as a luxury brand, it is attainable and one can get a brand-new Mercedes-Benz for around RM 250,000. It’s still a lot of dough for a car much less one seen as an entry-level luxury car but when

CY Foong

Jan 21, 2023

If you’re looking for a compact premium SUV around the RM 250k price point, these are some of the options; the Lexus UX, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Volvo XC40. To keep things on a level playing field, we’re picking the variants that are priced closest to the RM 250k mark; the Lexus UX 200 Urban, Mercedes-Benz GLA 200, and Volvo XC40 T5. Here’s a quick buying guide to help in your buying decision. Overview UX 200 GLA 200 XC40 T5 Price (RM) 250,688 251,888 249,888 Assembly CBU CKD CKD Engine 2.0L NA 1

Shaun

Jul 26, 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

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is committed to maintaining the competitive price points for most of its models, especially its core locally assembled models like the A-Class Sedan, GLA, C-Class, GLC, GLC Coupe, E-Class, GLE, and S-Class. This will hold true for the near-term, despite a sharp rise in materials and logistics cost as well as the weakening Ringgit. “For sure we are also affected by the cost of raw materials increasing globally, but fortunately as an organization, we are very well hedg

Hans

Jun 23, 2022

If taking delivery of a new car is like tasting the wonderful meal you’ve just proudly prepared on your fancy designer kitchen, then depreciation is like doing the dishes after. Nobody likes it but everyone need to deal with it, one way or another. You either get it over and done with, or you could pay someone else to deal with it. If you are buying a Mercedes-Benz, then of course the latter is the only acceptable option. In comes Mercedes-Benz Financial’s Agility Financing package, which guaran

Hans

Apr 12, 2022

Less than six months since its launch, the locally-assembled (CKD) 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA has received a round of updates in Malaysia. The Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is now priced at RM 241,379 while the GLA 250 is priced at RM 271,164. Prices are on-the-road without insurance, with SST exemption, valid until 30 June-2022. 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA CKD - Prices Variant Previous (RM) New (RM) GLA 200 RM 232,379 RM 241,379 GLA 250 RM 266,164 RM 271,164 What’s new in the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA? The GLA 200

Shaun

Mar 2, 2022

New CKD price is RM 14k cheaper Space and refinement levels deserve a thumbs up It's a fast, fun SUV you can enjoy driving every day Our first impressions of the fully-imported (CBU), Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 concluded – yes, it’s a car we like for all the right reasons, but is it worth the asking price? With the launch of the new locally-assembled (CKD) variant, it's now priced at approximately RM 14k (valid until 30-June 2022) less than the previous CBU model – making an impressive package, even

Arvind

Feb 26, 2022