Mercedes-Benz has revealed the new GLA electric SUV, which will replace the existing EQA as part of its plans to phase out the EQ badging.
Sporting a lower silhouette, longer wheelbase and wider rear track, the new GLA will be offered with the choice of 58kWh and 85 kWh batteries.
Utilising its 800-volt technology, Mercedes-Benz claims the GLA can achieve a range of up to 657 kilometres from the larger battery variant. DC charging speeds are 320 kW, while AC charging power is up to 22 kW.
The new GLA is said to offer more headroom and legroom than before. The boot has a capacity of up to 410-litres, which is 70-litres more than in the previous model. There’s also a 107-litre frunk. 4MATIC models will have a towing capacity of up to two tonnes.
The interiors comprises a 14-inch infotainment screen and a 10.3-inch driver’s information screen setup, along with an onboard MBUX virtual assistant.
A 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo engine version of the GLA will also be offered. This petrol hybrid units consists of a 22 kW electric motor and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The new Mercedes-Benz GLA is not expected to arrive in Ireland until early 2028.
