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

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) could have solely launched the look-faster GLA250 AMG Line earlier this week, however it has now adopted it up with a automobile that’s truly 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.

Provided 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 as we speak. 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, regardless that 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 increase, on high of permitting the mill to modify 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 method to an electronically-limited high pace of 250 km/h. Sportier AMG Trip Management suspension with adaptive dampers and bigger brakes with purple callipers assist rein within the automobile’s prodigious energy.

Visually, the brand new GLA35 is distinguished by means 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 to inform the automobile other than lesser fashions by means 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 newest Mercedes-Benz Person Expertise (MBUX) interface – now with wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – that ditches the centre touchpad. Larger USB charging speeds and a further USB-C port have additionally been added.

In any other case, the cabin is unchanged, that means that the widescreen show panel nonetheless homes two 10.25-inch screens for the devices and infotainment system. Except for 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 purple seat belts and illuminated AMG aspect sill skid plates.

As earlier than, the GLA35 comes with three essential bits of equipment not accessible 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 perform for the built-in navigation can be nonetheless fitted, however in contrast to the earlier mannequin, you 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 stress monitoring system, a tyre restore equipment and a hands-free powered tailgate.

Security-wise, the GLA35 provides the Driving Help bundle 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 after all fitted.

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