Is the 2024 Mercedes AMG GLA 35 a better AWD performance car than a VW Golf R?
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- Опубликовано: 26 фев 2024
- The AMG GLA 53 brings luxury, performance and versatility for 2024. On the outside you will discover 21in forged wheels, functional aero pkg and AMG exhaust. On the inside you will find a leather and Alcantara interior. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 302HP and mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2024 Mercedes AMG GLA 53 a better AWD performance car than a VW Golf R?
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As much as I like this Mercedes I just don't see me paying over 70,000 dollars for it.
I would pay over 25k over sticker I need this car for the sound system!!!
Their prices are fucked
Right? Like at that point I'd just get a BMW X3 M40i
Right! I was hoping he said nothing over $50k BUT $70k!? 😂😂
It's easily $20k more than it should be, and it's not even the full 45 version. You still have the basic low grade GLA interior. Not worth it at all.
😅😅😅 I can feel the sticker price shock 72k in Joe's voice...hahah..remember Joe..you cannot be bias 😅😅😅
I got the 2023 AMG GLA 45 a month ago. I freaking love it. Handcrafted engine pushing 382 hp. I went from a civic pushing only 180 hp to 382 hp car so it’s sick. Not many people expected it to be quick at a traffic light so it gives off a sleeper vibe. Kind of upset they’re not bringing back AMG GLA 45 for the 2024 year but aye I guess it’ll be more rare now😂. I love your channel Joe! Great review 👍
The engine isn’t handcrafted
@@SKBSKBSKBSKBSK 2023 AMG GLA 45 engine is definitely handcrafted. Look it up
There is already a 2024 GLA 45 (in Europe at least). There was a gap of some months between the release of both models (35 and 45).
I went from a 2016 Golf R to a 2022 AMG GLA45. The GLA is only 6 inches longer than the Golf. My GLA45 was $52k with 18k miles and CPO. Golf R's were selling for same. GLA45 is in a different league. So fast and well built. I love it
I was guessing 55k but 72k!! Damn!!!
Yeah, I’d spec it in the $56K range without the huge wheels/terrible ride, skinny seats, etc.
@@re14437 72k for that is ridiculous!
reasonably specced it's around $55-58k so your guess was good. Nobody is ticking every box on a GLA 35 like this 😂
Bought one in 2022, can't believe the price increase! It does its job as a daily commuter, summer or winter quite well. I'm always waiting for the roads to dry out to rip on it again tho, it goes from comfy commuter to really fun with a roll of that dial. I don't regret getting one, but I'd be hard pressed to pay what they're asking for a new one!
I am with you Joe. That piped in sound would drive me crazy. I had a Ford Focus RS that had piped in sound but you could disable it by unplugging connector in the subwoofer. Once I found out about it did that and was a happy guy.
Great review Raiti 👏
I love your channel! what a great review . thx
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
That's a big price for a smaller vehicle, but it is an AMG, so...yeah, I'd be in.
I got a 2016 B250 4 Matic AMG. Boy this car pulls so much im not even joking its awesome 🎉🎉
That steering wheel is one of the best I’ve seen! It’s super thick. It looks like it would be easy to drive with it!
Beautiful.. What is Auto Stop Idle? Aarrow? on or off?
Great job with review, a flooded AMG collection today.
My favorite part the AMG badge atop of the hood so the people looking from an airplane or helicopter can identify the brand of the vehicle. 😂 by the the way, either the door pocket is really big or the size of the food items Joe mentioned are really very tiny. 😂. Seriously, very nice video, as always.
Observation, you seem to zonk every rear window wiper blade. However, I've never seen you do a review with the wiper blade at the top..? Love your videos though, Would like to see what you think of the GLC 43 AMG ( I just bought a 21 myself).
Looks great
Was hoping they’d get away from the black cladding for this year.
Nice review as usual!
Oh Apostle Joe, I love the Mercedes-AMG GLA53 I like how it looks.
@Brian_Eugene_Lee True
Hey Joe I wanted to ask you how did you start this reviewing Chanel I love cars so much and want to do what you do but I don't know how to start the Chanel or even get a delership to let me review their car cab you help me?
Hi Joe, the GLA45s is still available here in Australia. 421HP and proper Affalterbach handbuilt engine!
Any plans to review the X1 M35i in the future?
Yes of course Joe & this is my favorite SUV.
The laugh is what does it mean. I love the laugh. Great video.
So is it a 35 or a 53 lol
Ooops thanks for the heads up
Gotchu fam.@@RaitisRides
Yooo this car is cool. I want it. Pretty dope
i was really waiting for a big and beefy sound coming from an AMG :/ love the interior
What is with the bezels on those screens??? Damn they are like an inch thick
Alright Joe let’s see if this Mercedes will make me pull the trigger
Let’s do this man!
Aye bro I was still able to get a 2023 AMG GLA 45 new 1 month ago. I’m sure if you look around you can find one brand new still for the same price the GLA 35 is charging. It’s definitely worth it. The engine is handcrafted pushing 382 hp and boi is it fun. I definitely recommend it.
i really like the facelifts on the new series of 35s. CLA GLA and A
Aww! What a cute new Encore.
Encore?😅lol
The climate vents make the infotainment screen look tiny. $72k yikes and piped in noise is just bush league. Thanks Joe 🤙🏼
Men this look fast and very quick great machine ..
@10:16... 53? LOL .... Joe be like... "screw it... we've gone too far with editing..."
Thats the car that once almost sideswap me trying to not miss the exit 💀
I’m not fond of an amg badge on a turbo 4 banger but imagine a manual as an option. Sign me up for that!
I don't know which was funnier- you revving that motor or the wing. I'm sorry but that is a hot mess int and ext. Thanks for a very entertaining review Joe.
Nice
Joe, Audi doesnt make SQ3 :P. RS Q3 or SQ5! If only that RS Q3 was available here though :( nice video as always!
no cupholder in the rear!!?? what??! LOL
Joe I remember it use to be diamler Benz & diamler Chrysler
72k for an amg with a 4 cylinder!? Count me in! 🤓🤦🏼♂️
I see what you did there!
Love your reviews Joe, but I do suggest you see a therapist regarding your obsession for rear wiper placements :D
No burmister sound system?!
The gla looks beautiful car and does it comes standard awd or rwd raiti's?
Standard awd
It would be nice if they had a stepped up version, like AMG GLA 45 with Bi-turbo system pushing out easily over 400 hp/420 foot-pounds of torque. Beautiful dream of a machine. But it is for now a dream. Mercedes I hope you are taking notes.😂
Starts at $57,600 per MB configurator. Last year, I purchased a well equipped CPO 2022 GLA45...382 hp...with 18k miles for $52k. Traded in a 2016 manual trans Golf R. The GLA is only 6 inches longer. The GLA45 is awesome and I am more than pleased.
Should have bought a 400 hp Ford Explorer ST instead Much better all around machine
$72,000 is absolutely wild for this lol. You can get a 2021 M3 competition with less than 30,000 miles for less than this lol
I’d go for a (few years) pre owned GLA45 AMG or the Golf R before sticker shocking myself to death 🤣🤣 .. but I like it
Cyprus price 62k euro base price and with some extra and a little discount (2.5k only )it’s coming at price of 64.5K euro and waiting time 7 months 😢
The weird 3 air vents in the center is lol
you should search here on youtube : gla night pov , then you won't lol anymore then you think this looks so nice at night with the ambient light on ... inside those vents even there are lights. The best dashbaord in a current mercedes i think (but i am not objective i ride a 2019 mercedes B-class which has the exact same dashboard). The 3 vents on a current model mercedes GLC look like an aftertaught.
Compelling city car for sure.
JOEY - the Baby Benz (AMG style) me love it. tony macaroni with extra cheese
Joe I normally don't say anything, but I'm seeing negative comments just keep doing what you're doing and sorry that good people like you have to deal with rude assholes. Love the Mercedes!!
This AMG is cool but its making me give the GR Corolla Circuit Edition another look as my next daily driver.
I know they aren't direct competitors on paper.
Ouch! $72k??? No thanks! I'm happier with my Golf R, and I have an extra $20k in my pocket and better performance.
Even more if you buy used
They list as an SUV to help buyers keep their insurance down. LOL.
72K for this? That's a joke! 60K maybe.
ARBYS BEEF N CHEDDARS FTW!
3:25 You know it, Joe.
Thanks for agreeing with me!
12:12 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Better then the 2023 model 💯💯
The ultimate $75k hot hatch! Bummer that killed off the 400hp GLA 45.
They definitely hit the crackpipe before pricing this at $72K.
I’m not interested when a vehicle has too many letters and numbers in the name. 😂. Thanks Joe…..can you put twinkies in a Mercedes?
Audi SQ3? Hmm haven’t heard of that one yet.
Looks cool. But 72k?? I’m still taking my ‘22 SQ5. Less money. Faster and a few mods away from even more performance and still less $$. Thanks for showing us!
It’s reminds me of one of them jdm cars lol
It looks better than any x BMW!
The rear looks like a Nissan qashqai 😅
The civic of Mercedes
Yes 👍
Sounds like a vacuum cleaner
Who buys this at that price point? Of course I asked the same thing about the Macan. For $40k, my mk7 Golf R gave me thrills I doubt this would surpass.
I wish they gave America the A Class Hatch instead of the sedan… this is the closest thing we have
AMG 45S +
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The 45 is coming back next year. And the 35 can easily be spec’d $55-60K, so it’s a better value in that range.
Sounds like a lawn mower....inside looks awesome....
72k I right as well get myself a Genesis 😊
There’s a reason luxury car sales make up 18% of car sales but almost 50% of profits…
sQ3 ?!
Lease bait, if ever there was one. If you're good with a $700+ payment, it looks like a fun, scout about.
You can get Bronco Raptor that has MORE of everything 😂😂
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA35 AMG Night Package!
Way too many controls on the steering wheel. They tried to turn it into a video game controller
$72K, insane for a compact SUV, even an AMG.
Dyslexia abounds! 😂
COACH JJ ~ I just crank Beastie Boys to drown out the pumped in engine sounds, BTW is Stevey a boobs or butts guy? it's an important question lol. more tony the tiger from Missouri (the Show Me State) with LOVE : )
What about the dodge hornet
Nice inside but outside it looks like an old Kia Sportage!
The inside is nicer than my m35I but the m35I in my opinion exterior wise looks a lot better especially with the price difference 72000 is overpriced on a whole other level for that engine especially
It is a ton of money for this.
Title misleading 😢😮 i touché
I think it's compared to VW T-ROC
Idk. More horsepower and torque than a Golf R but I think the Golf R would smoke this GLA. 7 speed to pull harder. Nothing like a good 6 speed so 1 more gear isnt going to hurt. Golf R pulls at lower Rpms. Both DCTs. But the Golf R is Legendary Gearbox.
What Mercedes should’ve done was drop the GLA 35 and kept the 45 or brought the S version of that because it appears to 35 is not worth the cost of entry.
I have a 2017 gla45 and i can tell that the 1st gen look good compared to this one
I’ll take a Golf R over this ANY DAY.
Not handmaid 4 cylinders 2 L engine 😂
I would rather have a MINI JCW Countryman and save 20K. It’s also got 300hp and it’s AWD.
Thanks but no thanks. I'll stick with my 8-year-old, 64000-mile Golf R. It's APR-tuned Stage 2 pushing nearly 400 HP, weighs about 450 pounds less, has a manual, and still looks and runs like new. Did I mention that, brand new, it cost about half of what this Mercedes cost? It's got more than enough luxury with leather sport seats, upscale interior, and even a hood with struts.