(February 13, 2014) MONTVALE, N.J. — Progressive design, serene day-to-day driving and offroad capability: easily handling various automotive applications, the all- new Mercedes-Benz GLA impressively reinterprets the compact SUV segment. It effortlessly masters day-to-day driving and is also robust enough for off-road excursions. The 2015 GLA will arrive in U.S. showrooms in the fall of 2014.

The first Mercedes-Benz in the fast-growing compact SUV segment is highly maneuverable around town (length 173.9” x width 71” x height 60”), lively on country roads and athletic and efficient on the highway. The high- quality appointments, developed with much attention to detail, and the versatile interior clearly position the GLA as a premium compact SUV.



The 2015 GLA is the first Mercedes-Benz SUV to be available with the new- generation all-wheel drive system 4MATIC, with fully variable torque distribution.

The new GLA rounds off the extensive SUV portfolio of Mercedes-Benz. With five model series (GLA, GLK, ML, GL and G), the company offers the widest range of any European premium manufacturer, and meets all the individual mobility wishes of its customers.

"With the compact GLA we add a fifth attractive SUV variant to the Mercedes-Benz model portfolio in this constantly growing segment. The GLA impresses mainly with its progressive character and agile handling," says Dr. Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing Mercedes-Benz Cars. "So I am very confident that the GLA with its fascinating design and high everyday practicality will fill many new customers with enthusiasm for the Mercedes-Benz brand."

As a serene day-to-day companion, the GLA has a flexible and variable interior. The rear seat backrests fold down completely, and the generous luggage compartment is well laid-out and can be loaded without difficulty thanks to the low loading sill and the wide tailgate, which opens automatically. The especially rigid body structure provides a reliable basis for the 2.0-liter 4- cylinder engine with 208 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque.

A modern four-cylinder engine with turbocharging and direct injection, as well as an ECO start/stop function as standard, make for superior efficiency. The new GLA also takes the lead in its segment with its dynamic performance figures.

The 2015 GLA250 4MATIC features a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine that generates 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque. The GLA250 4MATIC sprints from zero to 60 mph in an estimated 7.1 seconds, underlining the dynamic claim to leadership of the GLA. It has a top speed of 145 mph. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission which unites comfort and sportiness.