The three-pointed-star of a Mercedes-Benz signifies quality, German engineering and luxury – this week in the EFTM Garage we’ve got one of the more recent additions to the Mercedes stable – the GLA 200 CDI – is it a hatch, or a mini SUV or something in between?
Model: GLA 200
Variant: CDI
Engine: 2,143cc, 4 Cylinder Deisel
Transmission: 7G-DCT 7 Speed Automatic
Vital Stats: 100kW
Torque: 300Nm
Mercedes Claimed Fuel Economy: 4.6l/100km
EFTM Claimed Fuel Economy: 5.9/100km
MRRP Price: $47,900
As-Driven options: Metallic Paint $1,190, “Comand” Package $2,490, AMG Line Package $2,490, Seat Comfort Package $990, 19″ AMG Twin Spoke Wheels $490, Panoramic Electric Sunroof $1,490
As-Driven MRRP: $57,040
Wow Factor: This thing looks the part – its got a wide looking stance, and it screams rugged yet classy, the stance on the road, the look of it in motion is a drawcard you can’t avoid
Most Impressive: Mercedes jumping into this space indicates how seriously they take it, so the very fact Merc have taken their A-Class hatch and given it a rugged SUV look is what impresses.
Not So Impressive: It’s not all-wheel-drive so in reality it’s a suped-up hatch. And the Diesel engine in the CDI is loud and clunky – especially with the automatic stop-start at the lights.
Early Verdict: Great looking car, but we wouldn’t buy the diesel option – look forward to driving a petrol variant.
Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head.
He produces and hosts several popular podcasts, EFTM, Two Blokes Talking Tech, Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars, The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen, and the Private Feed. He is the resident tech expert for Triple M on radio across Australia, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show and appears regularly on 9 News, A Current Affair and Sky News Early Edition.
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