When Mercedes-AMG launched the A 45 S AMG and CLA 45 S AMG back in 2019, they were (and still are) the most powerful four-cylinder cars on the planet. Now, Mercedes-AMG has plonked in the same mill into their sub-compact quasi-crossover — the newly revamped GLA — to give birth to the 2021 GLA 45 AMG. But this time around, there’s none of that bounty of power.
BMW was the pioneer in creating segments that nobody realised they wanted, with monstrosities such as the 5-Series GT, the 2-Series Active Tourer and the X4 actually doing decently on the worldwide sales charts. Mercedes-Benz took a page out of that same book and created more tasteful segments, such as the CLS-Class and the CLA-Class. At least they did a full reboot of their previously-horrendous A-Class city-car with a proper hatchback, and out of that spawned the GLA-Class. We’re still not quite sure how it differs from the A-Class, but we’ll give it a go.
Just a few months after the unveiling of the GLA-Class at Frankfurt, Mercedes-Benz has come up and showcased the GLA 45 AMG “Concept” at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Finally, after weeks of teasing us with sketches and spy-shots, Mercedes-Benz has officially treated us with some pictures and valuable details on the 2015 GLA-Class CUV. The new Mercedes is due to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September.