Three things that make the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA stand out

The new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA has been completely redesigned this year with more technology, more features, more comfort, and more interior space. It is also more powerful although this improvement in performance hasn’t come at the expense of fuel-efficiency. Here are three ways the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA stands out in the small luxury SUV segment.

A bold new exterior design and a luxurious interior

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA has been redesigned from the wheels up this year. It offers a more muscular and sporty design that remains elegant and refined. The new exterior design also improves efficiency with a lowered drag coefficient of 0.28 compared to 0.30 for the previous GLA. This means that there is less wind noise on the road, and it also helps with fuel economy.

Inside, the 2021 GLA has grown in interior space and overall luxury. There are now two standard 7.0-inch centre touchscreens that house the all-new MBUX infotainment system which will cover in a second. The GLA is also more spacious and offers over 1,400 litres of total cargo space which is more than the BMW X1 or new Audi Q3.

Impressive performance

Powering the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA is a new 2.0-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder engine that offers 221 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Refined and powerful, this engine is paired with 4Matic all-wheel drive right out of the gate. That means better performance in all road conditions and improved driver confidence in any situation. The Mercedes-Benz GLA delivers its power in a linear fashion when you want it, and makes passing on the highway or accelerating from a stop light a breeze.

Technology to enhance safety, comfort, and connectivity

The new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA features an array of advanced safety technologies. These include ATTENTION ASSIST which can monitor the driver for signs of fatigue, and Active Brake Assist which can detect if a collision is about to happen. If so, the system will warn the driver. If he or she doesn’t react or doesn’t react enough, the system will apply the brakes or increase braking force to prevent the accident.

Other standard features including power front seats with 3-position memory, Remote start with the Mercedes me Mobile App, heated front seats, heated windshield wipers, a rearview camera, and ARTICO upholstery for the seats.

The new Mercedes-Benz User Experience system is also standard on the 2021 GLA. This system is like your personal assistant on the road. Using voice commands, the driver can interact with the system to adjust various functions inside the vehicle. Saying, for example, that it is too hot will prompt the system to lower the temperature inside.

Starting at $42,400, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA has you covered when it comes to versatility, performance, luxury, safety, and connectivity. Test drive it today!