2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift launched at Rs. 30.65 lakh

Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2017 GLA facelift in India at prices starting from Rs. 30.65 lakh (ex-showroom). This marks the seventh launch from Mercedes-Benz in the country this year.

Mercedes-Benz introduced the GLA in India in 2014. In 2015, the company started local assembly of the car to bring down its price and make it more competitive against rivals like the Audi Q3 and BMW X1.

The 2017 GLA facelift gets some cosmetic tweaks, but remains mechanically identical to the pre-facelift model. The front and rear bumpers are all new, while the grille also gets a tweaked design. The bi-xenon headlamps of the outgoing model have been replaced by all LED units with DRLs. The LED taillights have also been redesigned. The side profile remains similar to that of the previous model, save for the new 18-inch alloy wheels. The SUV will be available in 5 colour options - Jupiter Red, Cirrus White, Mountain Grey, Polar Silver and a new shade of Canyon Beige.

On the inside, the dashboard layout has been carried over without any major changes, though the car now gets a new 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Navigation is being offered as an optional extra. There is also an ambient lighting system on offer, which comes with 12 colour options. The list of safety features includes 6 airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, traction control and driver attention assist.

The 2017 GLA continues to be offered with two engine options. The 2,143 cc, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine is available in two states of tune - 134 BHP and 300 Nm in the 200d and 168 BHP and 350 Nm in the 220d. Meanwhile, the petrol version gets a 1,991 cc, four-cylinder engine with 181 BHP and 300 Nm on tap. All engines come with a 7-speed automatic gearbox, while the 220d comes with an AWD system as standard.

Mercedes has also announced that it will be offering unlimited mileage service packs for the GLA at prices starting from Rs. 49,000. The extended warranty packages start at Rs. 37,500.

Prices (ex-showroom, pan India)

• GLA 200d Style - Rs. 30.65 lakh

• GLA 200 Sport - Rs. 32.20 lakh

• GLA 200d Sport - Rs. 33.85 lakh

• GLA 220d 4MATIC - Rs. 36.75 lakh