Mercedes-Benz Australia has introduced a new limited-edition version of its GLA crossover with a drive-away price tag that undercuts that of the existing base model.
Orders for the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 City Edition have now opened at dealers.
For those who order a GLA 200 City Edition before September 20, it’s priced at $66,900 drive-away. For context, the current entry-level GLA 200 starts at $68,900 before on-road costs.
After September 20, the GLA 200 City Edition will be priced from $63,900 before on-roads. That’s still $5000 more affordable than the GLA 200.
Power in the GLA 200 City Edition comes from a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120kW of power and 270Nm of torque.
This is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent through the front wheels only.
The GLA 200 City Edition is differentiated externally from the standard GLA 200 with a higher ride height and model-specific 18-inch alloy wheels.
It also has the ‘Progessive Line’ exterior styling, which includes chrome highlights on the front fascia, rear lower bumper and exhaust outlets. There are low-profile aluminium roof rails, too.
Like the regular GLA 200 it has LED headlights with auto high-beam, a panoramic glass sunroof, a power tailgate, and auto-dimming side mirrors.
Inside, the City Edition comes standard with the following equipment:
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation with live traffic
- Wireless phone charger
- Dual-zone climate control
- 64-colour interior ambient lighting
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Adaptive cruise control
- Traffic sign assist
- Surround-view camera
- Active Parking Assist
- Emergency Call system
- Tyre pressure monitoring
There are also a total of nine airbags.
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