The new Mercedes-Benz GLA arrives in Spain with a starting price of 40,800 euros

The renewal of the Mercedes-Benz GLA was one of the most anticipated events of this year, since its first generation was responsible for achieving numerous successes. Now that the second generation has already been presented alongside its sporty variants, the star brand has taken the next step. The compact SUV from Mercedes is now available on the Spanish market along with its different engine options, which, together with other factors, mean that its price ranges between 40,800 euros and 51,150 euros, figures that do not include the GLA 35 and 45s.

Different engines and trim levels will be the ones to sit on the new GLA, a vehicle that arrives ready to establish a new order in the premium compact SUV segment. With this premise, very soon an arduous battle will begin between the representative of Mercedes and the Audi Q2 and BMW X1, two of its main rivals.

But, before starting it, the Mercedes-Benz GLA wants to use a series of arguments to convince the market that it is the right choice. To do this, the designers of the German brand have opted for a modern and fresh design conceived from the latest styling cues used to bring to life the current A-Class and B-Class, models with which the SUV we are concerned with today shares countless elements.

The same formula has been applied to shape the cabin, where the latest generation of Mercedes’s MBUX system is represented by the two distinctive horizontal screens. The personal assistant, which responds to the call of “Hey, Mercedes!” also makes an appearance in the GLA to complete the set of innovations that its second generation brings.

As far as the mechanical section is concerned, we find four petrol options and three diesel ones. In the first group, the entry-level step is represented by the GLA 200, the entry variant that features a four-cylinder engine capable of producing 163 hp. In the next step we will be greeted by the GLA 250 with 224 hp and, although the 250e and AMG 35 variants also form part of the petrol line-up, we still do not know their prices.

The GLA 200d and 200d 4Matic arrive with 150 hp, and the GLA 220d 4Matic with its 190 hp takes the place of the most powerful diesel variant. In this way, and pending the price of certain variants, this is how Mercedes-Benz completes the new GLA family, a model that arrives ready to continue inflicting damage on its main rivals.