Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG Preview

Expected Launch: 27 October 2014

Expected Price: 78 - 82 lakhs

Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG Preview

Mercedes-Benz has been on a roll, launching its AMG spec cars and bringing them to the Indian market.

Exterior

As the name suggests, the GLA 45 AMG is a performance version of the-------------- GLA-Class crossover and follows the same formula as its sedan and hatchback cousins. The fascia of the GLA 45 AMG is the same as the other AMG versions of the MFA platform cars models. It gets the Avantgarde grille, projector headlamps - sporty bumper and aggressive lines on the bonnet.

The side profile remains the same as its standard sibling but now includes AMG decal, large 18-inch wheels and flared wheel arches which give the car a squat stance. It also appears that the roofline has been reduced slightly to keep in line with the sporty stance.  -The rear now gets an AMG- spec rear diffuser with quad - exhausts and carbon fibre surrounds. - The tail lamps and boot door----------------- design have been retained from the standard car but now there is AMG badging in place of where the version name would normally appear. A new addition to the design is a large roof mounted spoiler.

Interior

The car gets all the standard equipment from the GLA-Class but sticking to the AMG legacy, the automaker has equipped the car with---------------- AMG specific seats and instrument cluster. The AMG badging and red seat belts differentiate - this car from the standard CLA. - There are also other small sporty touches like red stitching in the seats and AMG motif on the headrests.

Engine and gearbox

The GLA 45 AMG is powered by a 2.0-litre direct injection turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 355bhp and 450Nm of torque. - This motor is mated to the DCT 7-speed sport transmission and power is sent to all the wheels through a 4MATIC system which propels the car from 0-100kmph in------------ 4.3 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 250kmph.