Mercedes-Benz Australia is seeking to enhance gross sales of its already-popular GLA SUV, reducing the value of its entry-level variant by $7000 – however patrons must make some sacrifices.
Priced from $62,900 earlier than on-road prices, the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 is down $7000 on its most up-to-date $69,900 earlier than on-roads price ticket, and its $6000 inexpensive than when the up to date mannequin launched final 12 months.
This worth adjustment aligns it with the A 200 hatch, which was beforehand essentially the most reasonably priced Mercedes-Benz badged car on sale in Australia. The GLA 200 additionally now undercuts most cost-effective Vito van and the GLA 200 Metropolis Version, which is $1000 dearer than its lower-riding counterpart.
Orders for the GLA 200 are open now.
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There’s a catch to the GLA 200’s new worth although, with a handful of beforehand normal options changing into price choices.
This contains its panoramic sunroof (now commanding an additional $1800) and all however two paint finishes.
Mercedes-Benz beforehand supplied Polar White, Cosmos Black, Mountain Gray, Excessive-Tech Silver and Spectral Blue as no-cost choices, nevertheless all finishes bar the previous pair are actually $700.
The GLA 200’s Manufaktur Patagonia Pink paint was $692 however is now $1392, a $700 improve.
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As such, ordering a GLA 200 with a panoramic sunroof in Mountain Gray, Excessive-Tech Silver and Spectral Blue will now set you again $65,400 earlier than on-road prices – nonetheless a $4500 saving on its earlier worth.
As reported in March, Mercedes-Benz had beforehand mentioned the GLA 200 would characteristic a turbocharged 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid help, nevertheless the fuel-saving expertise by no means made it to native shores.
This was put right down to a communication error. The non-mild-hybrid engine consumes extra gas than Mercedes-Benz’s unique declare (7.4L/100km relatively than 6.5L/100km), although its 120kW and 270Nm outputs are unchanged.
Regardless of this, the GLA SUV stays Mercedes-Benz’s second-most fashionable passenger car in Australia, behind the GLC. It’s additionally outsold by the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from the model’s van division.
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