Mercedes GLA 45 AMG Spied Testing at the Nrburgring
Last week, Mercedes-Benz officially announced its GLA crossover model, but only revealed the 2.0-liter, 208-horsepower GLA 250 variant.
Similar to its CLA-Class, the German automaker is working on a more powerful, sportier GLA 45 AMG model which will have the same four-cylinder engine under the hood cranking out 360 horsepower. The prototype that was recently spied testing at the ‘Ring has all your typical AMG styling touches, including a much more aggressive rear spoiler.
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In addition, we can expect to see your typical collection of AMG upgrades including suspension, brakes, wheels, and exhaust. As for pricing on the GLA 45 AMG, expect the same gap that’s found in the CLA 250 ($30,825 including destination) vs. the CLA 45 ($48,375 including destination).
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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