Mercedes-Benz Concept of the GLA revealed

- This is the future rival of BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Range Rover Evoque.
Just a few days before the official debut at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013 took place on the 7th, the first official images of the small crossover Concept Mercedes-Benz GLA, has appeared on the website of the company car luxury from Germany.
According to Carscoop, the production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLA may be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2013, which took place in September this year, before the vehicles were sold worldwide in the first half of 2014.
Built on the foundation of Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLA has a length of 4.38 meters, 1.97 meters wide and 1.57 meters high, the car is slightly larger than the prototype A-Class , but the gap wheelbase of 2.69 meters GLA is similar to the A-Class.
The car appears style modern design, overall design characteristics of crossovers. The notable point in the crossover is located in the front bumper, wide wheel arches, the wheels are 20 inches in diameter, comes with tires size 255/45 ZR20, roof racks ...
Inside the cabin, Mercedes-Benz GLA "borrowed" the control panel and the interior of the A-Class, with a few changes in equipment and design. However, more likely the interior of the production version of the GLA would like the A-Class. There will be changes between the interior design concept for the production was put on the market in 2014.
Under the bonnet, the Mercedes-Benz GLA will have the same engine system as the A-Class, but the suspension and damping of this crossover will be different than the A-Class. Mercedes-Benz GLA version will have 2.0-liter turbocharged engine - flat four-cylinder, with a maximum capacity of 211 hp like the A250, this engine will be combined with a dual-clutch gearbox and the seven-level 4MATIC drivetrain.
In addition, an AMG variant sporting GLA45, turbocharged engine with a capacity of up to 360 kW can also be Mercedes-Benz "review".
A few other diesel variant will be equipped Mercedes-Benz GLA.
When put into production in 2014, Mercedes-Benz GLA will become rivals BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Land Rover Evoque can be both.