Mercedes-Benz GLA Concept Adds Curves

Mercedes-Benz announced today that it will debut the Concept GLA premium compact SUV at the Shanghai auto show, which kicks off on April 2. This Mercedes-Benz concept looks more like its apart of the Nissan family, as opposed to the conservatively designed German automaker. Its obvious based on the styling Mercedes-Benz is going after a youth buyer with the Concept GLA. And by the looks of it, it seem as though the brand has hit a sweet spot with this vehicle.
Nissan family due to its curvacious styling cues. According to the folks at Mercedes-Benz, the Concept GLA blends dramatic styling with clear functionality for recreational use. Under the hood of this new concept vehicle sits a four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine rated at 208-hp with a displacement of 2.0 liters.

Its power is transmitted to the road via the 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. A unique highlight is the new headlamps featuring laser technology, which not only shine more light on the road, but also function as projectors.

"The Concept GLA marks a new approach for us in the compact SUV segment – this is a sporty and more coupé-like evolution of this category of vehicle", commented Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales and Marketing.

As soon as we find out the date this vehicle will arrive in the USA and the pricing details, we will let you know.