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MERCEDES-BENZ GLA REVIEW

Quality and reliability in spades from Mercedes' compact cross over. Rugged design with room for the family and that all important higher seating position. Lease your Mercedes-Benz GLA from First Vehicle Leasing today.  

In a competitive segment, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is an impressive SUV with space and equipment on board.

Engines and performance for the Mercedes GLA-Class

The Mercedes GLA has a choice of three petrol units and a two diesel engines. The 2.1 litre diesel unit has a choice of either 136 HP or 177 HP with fuel economy of 67 mpg and emissions from 108g/km. The petrol engines offer a range of outputs from 156 HP to the range topping GLA 45's impressive 381 HP. Fuel economy is around 50 mpg with emissions of 131g/km for the petrol units - though a lot less for the AMG-tuned GLA 45 if it is put through its paces.

Equipment and handling

The Mercedes GLA offers a comfortable ride to help make it a sound choice for families with good grip around town and it's a decent performer on motorways, too. It's an unusual design for a crossover and resembles a hatchback with a higher stance and it's based on the Mercedes A-Class. There's a lot of equipment with the standard spec including a reversing camera, 'keyless-go', smartphone connectivity and an impressive off-road comfort suspension. Other models come with satnav and parking pilot, panoramic sunroof and high-performance headlights. There are also special editions available with a range of attractive features, including black leather upholstery, larger alloy wheels and safety assistance systems. The cabin has lots of space and it's a well-designed and comfortable place to spend time and everything has a solid feel which is geared towards delivering a hard-wearing environment for regular family use. Essentially, the Mercedes GLA is an attractive car to look at and enjoy as a family carrier with lots of equipment, even on the entry level models, making it a value for money offering.

More information about the Mercedes GLA-Class

If you are considering alternatives to the Mercedes-Benz GLA why not have a look at these offers from FVL:- Audi Q2  BMW X1  BMW X2  Ford Kuga  Jaguar E-Pace Mazda CX-3 Mini Countryman Nissan Qashqai  

First Vehicle Leasing have been leasing brand new Mercedes-Benz for over 20 years. In this time we have forged strong links with Mercedes suppliers all across the UK. These relationships along with our panel of industry leading lenders make sure that the leasing package on your new Mercedes-Benz GLA will be second to none.

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MERCEDES-BENZ GLA in a nutshell

With a MERCEDES-BENZ GLA, you’ll get a great car packed with the latest innovative technology for an affordable price.

What’s more, the MERCEDES-BENZ GLA has been designed with the driver in mind, giving you a smooth and comfortable driving experience while driving across the country on UK roads.

All of that, coupled with the flexibility to choose standard MERCEDES-BENZ features and add-ons that work for you, gives you every incentive to choose the RAV 4

Where to buy a MERCEDES-BENZ GLA

With over 25 years experience under our belt and BVRLA approved, we partner with many different organisations to match you to an affordable MERCEDES-BENZ GLA that meets your needs.

We are proud to be known for our stellar customer service and transparent communication, giving us a 4.82-star rating on Reviews.io. Give us a call on 0333 00 333 25 and start leasing a brand new vehicle of your choice.

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