The second-generation (H247) Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift was launched in Malaysia final month, and we’re now bringing you a full gallery of the refreshed crossover. As with the pre-facelift mannequin, the GLA is regionally assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang, however the variety of accessible variants has been diminished to only one.

The one variant provided is the GLA200 Progressive Line, which retails for RM258,888 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. For the cash, you’re getting the identical Renault-sourced M282 1.3 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that serves up 163 PS (161 hp or 120 kW) and 250 Nm of torque.

Drive continues to be despatched to the entrance wheels by way of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling a 0-100 km/h time of 8.9 seconds and a high pace of 210 km/h. The GLA200 comes with consolation suspension and Dynamic Choose drive modes as normal.

Visible adjustments on the outside embrace a brand new insert for the entrance grille which has vertical louvres instead of the earlier sq. lattice. There’s additionally a brand new entrance bumper with what the carmaker calls a redesigned “visible underride safety,” together with new fog lamp sections.

You’ll additionally discover the revised mild signatures for the rear LED taillights and normal LED Excessive Efficiency headlamps (with Adaptive Highbeam Help). Elsewhere, the rear bumper good points a diffuser-like ingredient surrounded by chrome trim and exhaust finishers. The GLA additionally comes with polished aluminium roof rails and 18-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels, the latter in Tremolite gray with a high-gloss end and paired with 235/55 profile tyres.

Transferring inside, the GLA sports activities a brand new steering wheel design with extra touch-sensitive controls and thinner backside spokes. The remainder of the cabin stays largely acquainted, together with the dual 10.25-inch instrument and infotainment shows, though they’re now powered by the latest-generation Mercedes-Benz Person Expertise (MBUX) that has assist for wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Different facilities embrace 5 USB-C ports, a wi-fi charging pad, 64-colour ambient lighting, Star Sample trim components, black Artico man-made leather-based upholstery, powered entrance seats with reminiscence perform, Thermatic dual-zone local weather management, Keyless-Go, an Simple-Pack tailgate, LTE communications module for Mercedes me join providers, Guard 360 automobile safety and a tyre strain monitoring system.

For driver help methods, the H247 GLA facelift will get the parking bundle with reversing digital camera, Lively Parking Help, Blind Spot Help, Exit Warning Help and Lively Brake Help. For the facelift, a brand new Spectral Blue metallic paint end has been added to the palette that additionally contains Mountain Gray, Cosmos Black and Iridium Silver. All new Mercedes-Benz passenger autos in Malaysia are lined by a four-year, limitless mileage guarantee.

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