"Mercedes GLA 200" - specifications, interior and design

"Mercedes GLA 200" is a relatively new city crossover, which appeared before the public in 2013. Many say that this car can be safely considered flesh from the flesh of predecessors belonging to the A-class. What kind of person is he really?

Design and appearance

"Mercedes GLA 200" - the raised all-wheel drive crossover with rather interesting, original body. To look this version became much more solidly and massively, if to compare it with the predecessor. Designers have done a good job on the "stern" of the car. They significantly increased the height of the roof, made a longer rear door, expanded the arches. It turned out a very proportional and harmonious crossover. The designers even decided to add aggression to the car, which embodied in spectacular ribs acting on the hood, as well as in the side air intakes. Especially designed even the exhaust system, giving it large bifurcated sockets.

The car also added in size. Its length is almost 4.5 meters (4417 mm, to be more precise). But stylistically, the "Mercedes GLA 200" looks like an ordinary hatchback.

Interior

The salon of the car "Mercedes GLA 200" is designed in the framework of the interior solution, which is distinguished by its predecessors. Indeed, there are a lot of similarities with the A-class. And materials, and controls, and architecture - everything is very similar. But it's not bad. On the contrary, it is very difficult to find fault with quality and ergonomics. Good finish, comfort at the level - inside this car is really nice and comfortable to be.

Equipment, of course, modest. Of the basic options - all that we are accustomed to seeing in the "Mercedes" A-class, but for additional it is necessary to pay extra. True, there is something that can not but rejoice. And this is an increased space both above the head and at the feet. The seats are comfortable, moderately soft, so you can safely go to some long trip on such a car - you can not worry about fatigue, it simply will not.

About technical characteristics

This topic is quite interesting and important. What are the "Mercedes GLA 200" specifications? So, by pressing the "start / stop" button, you can immediately identify that a diesel engine is installed under the hood of this car. Of course, there is a certain "drowsiness" in terms of response to the accelerator, but you can understand this, knowing that the "Mercedes" of this class is usually driven by Eco-mode by default. However, the engine is not bad, and it can be seen only on one torque indicator - 300 Nm, which is available already from the start.

The crossover "Mercedes GLA 200" reviews are positive. Even from very demanding drivers. Indeed, neither the assembly nor the characteristics cause any complaints. The car is quite powerful, fast, comfortable, and up to 100 kilometers per hour accelerates in 10 seconds. A very dynamic car, and all thanks to a solid supply of traction and instant reaction. By the way, the car has a sports mode, which can not but rejoice. By the way, the diesel engine is running under the 7-speed "automatic". Transfers are switched instantly, without jerks and any other oddities. All exactly in time, the velocities fall right into the peak of the moment.

Controllability

And one more topic that needs to be mentioned when talking about the Mercedes GLA 200. The owners' reviews abound in details regarding the performance characteristics of this car. The handling of the machine is really on top. The owners argue that the increased center of gravity and the increased mass did not affect the driving performance at all. No wonder they improved the driving characteristics on the race track, and not in any other place.

What else do they tell us about the "Mercedes GLA 200" owner reviews? The fact that this is a very docile crossover that submits all obedience to its driver. Incredibly comfortable steering wheel, ideally lying in the hand, with the speed gaining the necessary weight, which goes into the severity of the reactions. And due to the carefully designed and assembled chassis the car is very tenacious and confidently keeps on the road. With such a car you feel confident and safe.

Suspension

The car "Mercedes GLA 200", photo of which represents to our attention, a very effective crossover, boasts an excellent suspension, with which on our Russian roads you can not be afraid of anything. Any potholes and cavities of the machine pass quietly, resiliently and without congestion. And this does not affect the steering wheel or the chair in any way. Inside the cabin everything is quiet, smooth and even. The only nuance - it is not advisable, sitting at the wheel of this car, run into the pointed hollows. Otherwise, there is a risk of hearing the knocking of the suspension. At such times, even the firm Mercedes-Benz noise insulation fails. Considering that it's a diesel. Of course, many people, on the contrary, like the inspiring buzz of the motor, but this, in fact, the amateur. In general, if you pick up speed above 100 km / h, you can hear the buzz of the "diesel".

But, by the way, off-road crossover is going well. In any case, he copes with it, so people who want to buy GLA can not worry about this.

Conclusion

In principle, this car is not bad. He has a lot of advantages, but one obvious drawback is available. And he is in a very poor (for the "Mercedes") configuration. To get a really impressive car, you need to pay well. But the machine has the potential, because the all-wheel drive version of 4Matic has sensors for preventive transfer of torque to different axles, an off-road package that adapts the operation of the motor, as well as insuring electronics.

A-class - this is not the most impressive cars, but there is a demand for them. They should be taken to people who have children, or lovers to travel to distant travel. The luggage compartment of the Mercedes is large, so several bags will fit easily.