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April 2013
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Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA at the "Auto Shanghai" motor show
Shanghai -
Mercedes-Benz is presenting a compact premium-class SUV at the "Auto
Shanghai" motor show (21 to 29 April 2013) in the form of its Concept
GLA.
The Concept GLA
combines dynamic styling with clear benefits for recreational use. Under
the bonnet of this new concept vehicle (length/width/height:
4383/1978/1579 millimetres) sits a four-cylinder turbocharged petrol
engine rated at 155 kW (211 hp) with a displacement of 1991 cc. Its
power is transmitted to the road via the 7G-DCT dual clutch automatic
transmission and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. A new approach is taken here in
the form of headlamps featuring laser technology: these not only shine
more light on the road, but also function as projectors.
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"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.
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"The Concept GLA is a
compact SUV that combines its sporting spirit with the all-round
qualities of a tough, leisure-time companion. 'Escape the everyday' is
the message that this car conveys to its driver. It also makes clear the
further potential of our compact vehicle architecture, which provides
the basis for the A- and B-Class models that led the German market in
their respective segments in the first quarter of 2013."
Photos: Mercedes-Benz
(Apr 18, 2013)
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