Mercedes Benz GLA 45 AMG Launched: Highlights and Specifications

Mercedes Benz India has launched the AMG variant of GLA Class christened as GLA 45 AMG at Rs 69.60 Lac. This performance version is based on the Modular Front Architecture (MFA) platform and embraces more aggressive and sportier styling. With the AMG body kit, the GLA 45 AMG features sporty bumpers, larger air intakes, side skirts, redesigned rear bumpers with integrated diffusers and two twin chrome-tipped exhaust tips. With the introduction of GLA 45 AMG, Mercedes India has taken the AMG count in country to 8 models. 

Lets cover the highlights and features of Mercede’s most affordable AMG SUV. 

Exterior Dimensions

• Length :4445 mm
• Width: 1804 mm
• Height: 1479 mm
• Wheelbase: 2699 mm
• Kerb weight: 1720 kg
• Turning Radius: 5.92m
• Boot Space: 421-litres which can be extended to 1235-litres
• Wheels: 235 / 45 R19 AMG 5-twin spoke alloys

Exterior Features

• AMG Body kit includes AMG radiator grille, AMG front apron, TURBO AMG badging, Illuminated door sill panels with ‘AMG’ lettering, Red-painted brake callipers with black “AMG” tagging  
• AMG performance exhaust system with two chrome-plated tailpipe
• Bi-xenon headlamps
• Exterior color options: Cirrus White, Jupiter Red, Mountain Grey and Cosmos Black
• LED treatment on taillight, brake lights, reversing lights, side-blinkers on ORVMs, side indicators on headlamps, along with LED DRLs
• Panoramic sliding sunroof and rear roof section in bucket-tooth design
• Andonised aluminium roof rails

Interior Features

• 4.5-inch multifunction TFT colour display 
• Flat Bottom AMG performance steering wheel with red contrasting topstitching
• AMG floor mats, AMG performance seats, Black color upholstery with contrast top-stitching in red
• Red seat belts and metal finished pedals
• Dual climatic zone control system
• Free-standing CENTRAL MEDIA DISPLAY 
• Electrically Adjustable front seats with Memory Package
• Ambient lighting
• 6 speaker audio system with COMAND online 7-inch TFT screen, Navigation, Bluetooth connectivity

Comfort and Safety Features

• Cruise control
• THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
• Rain Sensing Panoramic sliding sunroof
• Oil & water level warning indicators
• Outside temperature display
• Seven Airbags: Adaptive dual-stage airbags for driver and front passenger, Window airbags for driver, front passenger & rear seat occupants, Side-impact airbags for driver & front passenger and Kneebag for driver
• Reversing camera with dynamic lines
• Active parking assist including PARKTRONIC
• ‘ASSYST’ maintenance interval indicator
• Adaptive Brakes with Anti-lock Braking System, EBD, 3 stage ESP, AMG high performance braking system and speed sensitive steering wheel
• Hill Start Assist & HOLD function and Adaptive brake lights

Engine and Performance

• Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged powertrain- World’s most powerful turbo 4 cylinder in production
• Gearbox: AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-Speed sports
• Mercedes 4Matic AWD system
• Maximum Power Output: 355bhp @ 6000rpm
• Peak torque: 450Nm @ 2250-5000rpm
• Top speed: 250kmph
• 0 to 100 kmph: 4.8 Seconds

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