2024 Mercedes-AMG GLA35 facelift in Malaysia – CKD H247 will get 48-volt delicate hybrid, 306 PS, 400 Nm, RM364k

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) might have solely launched the look-faster GLA250 AMG Line earlier this week, but it surely has now adopted it up with a automobile that’s really faster – the facelifted Mercedes-AMG GLA35 4Matic. The high-performance H247 mannequin has been refreshed with blink-and-you’ll-miss-them design tweaks in addition to a brand new delicate hybrid system that’s being rolled out elsewhere in Stuttgart’s lineup.

Supplied in only a single CKD locally-assembled variant, the GLA35 is priced at RM363,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage – an identical to the final one and RM30,000 greater than the facelifted A35 sedan that has additionally lastly obtained its official pricing in the present day. As with all Mercedes fashions bought right here, a four-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee is included with each buy.

As talked about, the updates go farther than pores and skin deep, though the GLA35’s beating coronary heart stays an M260 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, boosted to 306 PS at 6,100 rpm and 400 Nm of torque between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm. What’s new is a second-generation 48-volt belt-driven starter-generator that gives as much as 14 PS of accelerative enhance, on prime of permitting the mill to change off when coasting.

Geared up with an eight-speed AMG Speedshift dual-clutch transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive, the GLA35 continues to be able to sprinting from zero to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds on its technique to an electronically-limited prime velocity of 250 km/h. Sportier AMG Experience Management suspension with adaptive dampers and bigger brakes with crimson callipers assist rein within the automobile’s prodigious energy.

Visually, the brand new GLA35 is distinguished by way of a redesigned entrance bumper additionally discovered on the GLA250, with body-coloured “nacelles” across the (pretend) nook air intakes. There are additionally new graphics for the LED head- and taillights, with the Affalterbach mannequin being the one GLA in Malaysia to come back with Multibeam LED projector lamps.

In fact, you’ll nonetheless be capable of inform the automobile aside from lesser fashions by way of the Panamericana grille and a big rear diffuser with built-in twin spherical tailpipes. You additionally get bigger 20-inch AMG five-spoke alloy wheels in a brand new Y-spoke design.

Inside, the GLA35 receives the identical updates discovered throughout the broader facelifted vary. These embrace a brand new AMG Efficiency Nappa leather-based steering wheel with rotary controllers and Mercedes’ newest (and much-maligned) capability contact controls, plus the most recent Mercedes-Benz Person Expertise (MBUX) interface – now with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – that ditches the centre touchpad. Increased USB charging speeds and a further USB-C port have additionally been added.

In any other case, the cabin is unchanged, which means that the widescreen show panel nonetheless homes two 10.25-inch screens for the devices and infotainment system. Other than the AMG-exclusive steering wheel, you’ll additionally discover powered sports activities seats (with reminiscence) upholstered in Artico fake leather-based and Dinamica microfibre, “carbon construction” trim, Manufaktur crimson seat belts and illuminated AMG facet sill skid plates.

As earlier than, the GLA35 comes with three necessary bits of equipment not out there elsewhere within the lineup – dual-zone local weather management that provides rear air vents (lastly), a 360-degree digital camera system and a 12-speaker, 710-watt Burmester encompass sound system. The augmented actuality operate for the built-in navigation can be nonetheless fitted, however not like the earlier mannequin, you now not get a head-up show or exterior emblem projection.

In any other case, the usual tools is an identical to different GLA fashions and embrace aluminium roof rails, keyless entry, push-button begin, auto-dimming mirrors, 64-colour ambient lighting, park help, a Qi wi-fi charger, a tyre strain monitoring system, a tyre restore equipment and a hands-free powered tailgate.

Security-wise, the GLA35 provides the Driving Help package deal which tacks on adaptive cruise management with cease and go and lane centring help to the usual listing of driver assists – autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring and a door opening warning. Seven airbags and stability management are in fact fitted.

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