Mercedes-Benz GLA review 2021
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2024
- It's bigger than an A-Class, but smaller than a GLC. So, does the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA250 strike the perfect balance between hatchback and SUV? Paul Maric tests the GLA250, which is the most expensive GLA on sale before you hit the AMG models, to see whether it's worth the step up in price from the smaller A-Class.
Hardness tester results: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:57
Interior: 04:28
Infotainment: 05:56
Safety Tech: 09:38
Practicality: 10:41
On the road: 14:36
Verdict: 18:44
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Why am I watching this when I can't afford it 😅🤣
Speak it into existence and you'll get it
Keep watching, thinking! Never know what next!
Me to 🤣🤣🤣
Many of us are in the same boat.😊
I love your reviews, you cover all aspects of a vehicle well.
Thanks mate!
A/C Rest is for after a little drive, just over a 30 minute drive. You are then able to use the heat from the engine to keep the air conditioning running to keep it cool or warm in the car.
A/C Rest
When engine is on, this is the same as the regular A/C switch.
When engine is off, it switch on the residual heating mode of the car without turning the engine on.
Yep. Seen this on Benz cars for years... even my Mum's w202 back in the day had it, as does my v167 GLE.
Sweet
*Very useful in Winter, will recover heat from the system and blow warm air in the car for up to half an hour*
Yes it’s in VAG cars too and very useful
@@atki81 vag?
Just sat in one, it looks great and interior is pretty nice too! As for the fake exhaust pipes, I think they look cool even though they are fake..
Great review. Looking forward to the 2021 GLC 300 insights.
Great review , 👍
Fantastic review. I just bought that same model and specs but in denim blue. Can’t wait to get it
How do you like it?
Very comprehensive review. Thanks 🙏
Thanks for watching!
REST button is for the winter. When you stop the car push the rest before you get out and the heater fan stays on low and the water pump in the engine turns round slowly as well. It gets the car warm for 30 minutes for short stops.
Just got mine a week ago I LOVE IT!!!!
My 2000 model Vito had that rest feature. Sensational on a cold winters day when you’d park the van for up to 30 minutes.👍🏼😎🤤
Looking forward to you reviewing the GLA35 and 45s
Missed so many of your videos for some reason. 🧐
Just now got this while scrolling my sub (even though I have the bell on)
Your review are crisp and clear love from India
Very nice review like always. Could you please review the GR Yaris as well. Great work 🙏
Looking forward on your review for the new glc300.
I like the you review it,wish one day to one a car like this
The rest button on the AC is for when you are parked up,say on a school run and if it's really cold like it is here in Ireland, it will keep u warm or in summer, cool, when the car is switched off...the air con or and heater's will work for up to 20 minute's with out using up the batteries life....
Maith an fear, Darren
Nice review mate - can you please do a review on a clubman jcw ?
great review Paul, was hoping you'd cover the new GLA (hope you get the AMG one's soon too). fake exhausts are this year's piano black gloss - - just needs to go away.
Still not as thirsty as my '19 Outback 2.5 😁
Great review as always!! Was waiting on this as I plan to get one
Loving your reviews! I hope when Mercedes launches this in India this year, they don't get as greedy as Audi and BMW did with the Q2 and 2 series! Overall, the new GLA looks like an evolved package.
Just hope... The Germans do a lot of cost-cutting for the Indian market.
Another awesome review! Waiting for the BMW X3 patiently…
Thank you, stay tuned!
AC/REST is used to funnel varm air into the car when you shut off the engine. Nice in winter if you want to keep the car warm running short errands.
I’ve had a few ML’s SLK, and the last gen GLA.
‘Rest’ in the Aircon means you can turn the car off and push this and it pumps warm air from the engine into the cabin while parked to keep the interior warm in winter.
Thank you for that!
Great video! I live in America and my exhaust pipes are real. Im 100% sure because my mechanic had to remove the rear bumper to install a custom made tow hitch. (none available for 2021 GLA 250) and I saw them. They are also shaped differently and my rear bumper is different. Checked my door panel and it was made in Stuttgart, not at their Alabama plant too.
I agree with the comment below. I've driven a couple of Genesis cars, they are quite well put together and drive very nicely. I will also wait for the GV70 as a turbo with 8 speed auto and rear wheel drive should drive very nicely I expect. Also the indicator stalk is on the right hand side which is helpful.
Love the review system!
Thanks mate :-)
@@CarExpertAus I own a 2014 Amarok Biturbo 4motion 180HP ZF8.
The new Dmax is the only car I think is worth swapping.
Love my 8 Speed and Amarok 4motion handling.
Not sure bif i'm downgrading going new Dmax. ( I tow a lot boat and never offroad. )
But for sure, Dmax win on tech side!
A/C rest will keep the last climate temperature set when the car is turned off for about 30mins. Need to press the button before turning the engine off though.
A/C REST ....This is a feature that utilises the residual heat in the engine cooling system to keep the cabin interior warm after the (hot) engine is switched off..., with the engine 'off', press the 'rest' button and the heater will keep the interier warm for about half an hour after which it will switch off when either the coolent temp has dropped below a certain temperature, or, if the battery voltage drops below a pre-set level.
It will function even if the keys are removed from the ignition.
Thanks for sharing this man
@@jitendraasole5827 you are welcome
Another good review Paul cheers. I think it's a lot better than the previous GLA especially the interior. Maybe a bit of a segment filler by Merc though?
Would love to see your review of the GLC300 4matic or the GLC300e 4matic.
Please do the GLC latest bug I like your reviews, and do you have the g- wagon
Hey Paul do you think if you can do a review on a Lexus suv eg Rx / lx / Ux any way great review as always
Great review man. I did not like the previous GLA but this one looks great
Love Mercedes benz , class all the way. Drive GLA 250 4matic premium plus amg line and I love it . Thinking of part exchanging it with the new GLA CLASS , love the colour too 👍👌
Thx for this great review! Do you think this would have enough space for my family of 3 which includes my 13 year old son or would I need to go to the GLB? thx!
Simply put, the REST button in your car can be pressed when the engine is no longer running and the heating has switched off. The REST button enables residual heat from the engine and cooling system to be blown into the cabin to continue to heat the interior of the car.
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Just bought one , exactly the same colour but with Amg 19 inch wheels , it’s a Mercedes gla executive amg line, like it but the digital dash menus/functions take some getting used to too 😉
Can you please review the Mercedes EQC?
Does the EQC have off-road capabilities? Does the EQC match the GLS (i.e. a replacement to the GLS)? Thanks
The 250 comes with active lane keeping but still there is another drive assisstance package. What is the package adding?
I thought GLA is in the same segment at BMX X2 and Audi Q2 not X1 and Q3 as you mentioned.
Hi Paul! Would you recommend the the base GLA 200 AMG Line?
Great car!
This is a really nice looking car!
Underrated review, thank you!
We have one it is really outstanding, the reason for the fake exhausts is they look very nice, they also have fake leather but it's fine, We had 4 C Classes but as you get older it is a lot easier to get into it and a better view of the road,
Nice one. Hate the fake exhausts! What was the price of this car as tested Paul?
I love this car
Can u review the bmw x1 2021
G'day mate 😁 another shrimp on the Barbie !
this is my dream car
good car but need some improvement in dash quality
00:18 Is this the driveaway price for this configuration?
Youthful, stylish, jolly good car.
dam !!!!!!! the red on that thing
my dream car
Very very nice GLA
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Great video. Hope you wash the car next time before review :-)
Nice car
I had pretty high expectations with this car. Mat Watson said that you can hardly feel the bumps at all. But when I test drove it, I was quite disappointed. It was bumpy, loud road noise, and rattling sounds in the back. The A-Class I test drove was much better.
I'm not particularly a Merc fan, but I like the looks of the GLA.
Agreed
Looks good in person!
You didn't mention do GLA have a spare wheel or not?
Fake exhaust pipes are so silly! Though overall the new GLA looks pretty good ;)
Agreed
Initially designed to be used but unable to comply with latest EU Noise Emissions
Does it have parking sensors
That tiny front reg plate looks ridiculous on the larger rear mounting. That looks like the size of mounting needed for our UK plates. They should make a different moulding for the Oz cars, especially for the price, not like it’s a budget car.
I’d like to know if this model has the voice command? The “hey Mercedes “
I think it has the latest MBUX,so probably there is voice command
I received my GLA250 4matic last week, and I love it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
can i ask you how much you pay for it?
They put the exhaust there for symmetry
What is the cost of the car
Love the car, but hate the fake exhaust pipes in any car! By the way, I've ordered the hybrid engine one without fake exhaust pipes.
I will get mine on Thursday🥳
How was the car?
Is it worth it?
Congratulations btw. Nice choice 👍👍👍👍
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 Hey, we get the 250e model. In germany, Hybrid cars are promotet with 4500$ environmental bonus. So we crated a really good monthly leasing rate. The quality is really good, especially the new interior brings the GLA into another level.
Congratulations ☺️👍💐
Rest mains if you get out the car locket et cetera go for a meal whatever the car I will still keep pumping out heat or if it’s a hot day it will be pumping out cooler from what’s left in your engine without using no power or petrol et cetera so it’s just using the heat of the engine to pump out hot air or cold air so neat little I am are use it a lot
Thanks for that!
The gla was already an suv bc of the gl gl stands for suv in mercedes
Review Audi RS Q3 please
Will hopefully get our hands on one soon!
@@CarExpertAus yes! Thank you. Many people don't like the lag. I want to know what you think
There is a written review in their website carexpert.com.au
Since the rear seat moves forward, why not show how much more boot space is available .. and if golf clubs will fit which should be a standard test!!
I’m not old enough to own golf clubs 😅
Why is all the car manufacturers have the same face grill design?
I came to the end of my PCP on my existing GLA250 with the intention of getting the latest version but 'fake exhausts' ,flickery interior surfaces and in the UK I couldn't get panoramic roof without going AMG. So I kept the car I have. Fake exhausts Duh!
MY FUTURE CAR😍🙌✨.
When exiting the car and removing the key, press this button and the car will attempt to maintain the last-set climate control temperature for approximately 30-minutes, or until the battery can no longer sustain this.
Amg gla 35 intelligence drive package no longer available
So with all these optional extras what’s the actual price? $80-90K
Lol
Yea, with all these option is close to 90k
About $82k 😓
@@CarExpertAus 😳 ouchtown!
I was recently in the market for a new car and I crossed off a few models because of fake exhaust pipes... Not saying it's a smart decision by any means, it's just me :-) Plus, I just sold a 2017 Mercedes C Class that I had for the last 3 years and I didn't really like the quality of fit and finish, they really are skimping on quality in a lot of areas. It didn't bother me much during the test drive but the offset steering wheel in right hand drive models really gave me the s#!ts on long drives... Is that still the case? Is the steering wheel still not in the center but a few centimetres to the left?
Fake exhaust vents are there to stroke the ego of people who know nothing about cars. Such an odd design choice when it’s not functional at all.
I like hatchbacks and I like SUVs but I dont like these types of cars.
I mean, OEMs should just make a larger hatchback like an iPhone XL.
Ain't nobody going offroad in these things.
I’m a Merc owner/driver since... ever. I’ve owned 9 different models and will probably get the 10th within a couple of years. Fake pipes are just idiotic fashion, though.
So the majority of these options come standard in the top level CX-30?
*Good review but I'll wait for the Genesis GV70* 😀
Sweet
Who makes that...
That’s an entire size up
gtfo sissy
Good luck have fun driving your dressed up Hyundai.
Just remba it's just a Hyundai and always will be and no one in there right mind would see a dressed up Hyundai same level as a benz. Never gonna look rich in Dressed up Korean Car
Still waiting for S class review.
I don't know what's worst, completely fake exhaust like the one here and those blanks the new S6 has, or the stylised chrome trim that gives a hints where an exhaust used to be (VW I'm looking at you)
Yeah I think it's just a design thing, but I wish they could all be consistent with it :-D
Are you ever going to review the new BT-50? or nah... same as D-Max...
He already did 4 months ago
@@jaisejacob4516 That wa a pre production sample
@@danielrenault it title Says Detailed walkaround review
@@jaisejacob4516 Nah. Wrong
Next week! Coming soon 😁
I think fake exhausts are pretty silly. Equally silly is the amount of time and energy car reviewers put into complaining about them. They will go away eventually
Fake exhaust is a designers idea, the engineering department for sure hates it. For the motoring purist (like me), don't like it, but manufactures aim this model (with fake exhaust) to majority of drivers, they just want the car to look good, they don't care if its fake or not, most buyers probably wouldn't even know that it is fake. This trend is the same with other luxury brands, even the Asian made ones. To get a proper exhaust, you need to go one model up e.g. sporty model, in the GLA case GLA35 or 45s. You're not getting just the real exhaust but higher output engine and some additional extras that are otherwise options in lower model, at a price though. The European luxury brands uses the same concept, e.g. lower models - fake exhaust, high-end / high engine output model, real exhaust.
Dont like the cheap n tacky exposed car body colour internal door frames plus unlockable glove box w cheap plastic cover...:(
Why fake exhaust pipes!
Those fake exhausts are just a nonsense. I don't know why any manufacturer puts those on, it seems so disingenuous to me.
05:56 infotainment
09:38 safety tech
10:41 practicality
14:36 on the road
00:57 exterior
04:28 interior
18:44 verdict
thanks mate! 🤙👍
👌🏾
Uhmm, sporty looking Dual exhaust. Dual or note.
Why don't Mercedes just connect the real exhaust pipe to that fake exhaust surround?