Looking for a new subcompact luxury SUV and contemplating on the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class SUV? Well, we at Mercedes-Benz of New London in New London, Connecticut have put together this in-depth article to give you more information about the 2022 GLA-Class's features and specifications.
The 2022 GLA-Class is offered in two configurations – GLA 250 and GLA 250 4MATIC. The 2022 model year version of the GLA-Class is pretty much a carryover of the previous model year version apart from a few updates that include the addition of SiriusXM satellite radio and a 115-volt power outlet to the optional Premium Package. The 2022 GLA-Class is powered by a 2.0-liter inline-four-cylinder turbocharged engine that puts out 221 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to an 8G-DCT eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and the power is sent to the front wheels through the standard front-wheel-drive system. The base GLA 250 costs $36,230 MSRP* and the GLA 250 4MATIC costs $38,230 MSRP*.
Performance |
Exterior |
Features |
2.0-liter Inline-four Cylinder Turbocharged Engine |
Aluminum Roof Rails |
Power Front Seats with 3-position memory |
221 hp / 258 ft-lbs. |
Privacy Glass |
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
8G-DCT eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission |
Chrome load sill guard |
Seven-inch Touchscreen Multimedia Display |
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
18-inch Twin 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels |
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® Compatibility |
The GLA-Class's engine is designed to deliver more power from less fuel. With components like the rapid-multi-spark ignition system and high-pressure Direct Injection that can fine-tune themselves in milliseconds, the power output is crystal clear without any form of lag.
Coming to the interiors, the GLA-Class is clad with impressive materials all over. While MB-Tex upholstery is offered as standard, customers can opt for either leather or MB-Tex/DINAMICA upholstery as well. The seats offer amazing comfort and lock the occupant firmly in place. While the seven-inch touchscreen display’s usability is notable, the optional 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia display takes the user experience to another level. Features like Mercedes’ Voice Control with Natural Language Understanding help the user to communicate with the vehicle more organically without having to divert their attention. If you would like to improve the experience further, you can also opt for features like Augmented video for navigation, MB navigation, In-car Wi-Fi, and Burmester Surround Sound System.