Should You Buy a Mercedes GLA? (Test Drive & Review)

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Today I am driving a Mercedes GLA (the smallest of their SUV Range). Let's see what it's like.

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[chalo]

I;ve had this car since 2018, 2019 model, GLA250... its been a dream for me. No issues. 60K KM on the clock. Service on point, planning on doing next oil change myself I have all the tools its just a matter of getting to it :D Transmission will be sent next year for inspection and fluid changes like brake fluid, coolant and TF

[adamellard]

I’ve watched this channel from almost day one and as your subscribers grow, your content gets better as you get more experienced and confident. Nice work Matt. Keep it up!

[thethstep]

Every 4matic transmission has a selflearning function. The way it changes depends on the previous owner's driving style. If it feels like it doesn't know what to do just reset it and drive as you would and it will use the first 40 gear changes to learn how you drive and it will be smooth as a

[standrew]

So from the looks of it, GLA means it’s just a ‘Generally Lifted A-class’ 😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[morayfirth]

I had one of these for quite a while and it really was a superb car. It was a GLA 220 4 Matic diesel with hill descent control as standard. I just liked the shape and the fact that it was not too tall - a cross between an SUV and an ordinary A-class. Looking back on the cars I have had recently, it was definitely one of my favourites. The new GLA is a great car but I just - for no rational reason - liked the first model. A Range Rover is a non starter for me as I don't have an HGV licence and it is too big, too ugly and too footballer's wife. )I don't have a Labradoodle, by the way). A good fun review, as usual!

[kevmas]

Hi Matt I would just like to thank you for this review, after watching it I was able to buy a low mileage one and have to say it’s brilliant and yes I have two Labradors and live up a rough track in the Lake District ! Thanks also to one of your subscribers comments that suggested resetting the gearbox which I have done and the results are amazing the gearbox is now silky smooth with no hesitations. So once again many thanks keep up the good work. Really enjoy your reviews.

[deansmith]

I have been watching this channel for a few months, looking round for a new car and found the open, chatty style of the commentary very relaxing and easy to listen too . Couple that to someone who understands that people want a rounded opinion of the car - what may break, running costs and alternate models to consider then this is a winning combination.

p.s. If the content is over 10 minutes long then then your tube monetisation starts to help supplement the channel

[eeclass]

The Merc business plan from about 10 years ago was, "a car for every sector" then invent some new sectors!

[sunnyk]

Another great vid!!! Always happy to see a notification from this channel

[Mandela_House]

I bought a brand new one of these models in June 2020 and I love it. It drives lovely, looks great and is very well made. People don’t like it because they keep comparing it with Evogues etc, but it does intend to be in that market sector.

You can get these for a good price as well.

[gfritlev]

Have had 17 cars in total in over 3 decades. The Mercedes GLA one of the absolute best for sure! :)

[badrse]

I don't ever remember I clicked a notification this fast 😂... You made me be brave to consider so many cars that I had bad thought about. Cheers

[DannyBoyCFC]

I don't even care about 99% of the cars you review, I just like your humour...your mates are lucky. I'd definitely be interested in an E92 M3 or C63 review 👌🏼

[brianiswrong]

The amount of times I have seen a GLA or GLB in my mirrors and thought " that looks like a nice big Merc, only for it to pass and I see the rear of the car seems to tapper into, well nothingness.
It's as if they spent 80% of the design budget on the front and then just designed a bland rear.

[lm]

Bit of correction, the GLK came out after GLE (M->ML->GLE) and GL (GL->GLS) to fill the gap in compact SUVs (the other two are gigantic), and was later renamed GLC instead of GLB. The GLK was based on a RWD longitudinally mounted engine platform (the 1st gen GLK was quite good with those V6 petrols), whereas GLB is based on Mercedes' small FWD transversely mounted engine platform same as this one. Hence confusing the two really annoyed me, it's like saying C class is based on A class...

[Kacpa]

GLB is suv equivalent of B class. GLC is GLK's replacement.

[kasimkn]

"thumbs up if you enjoyed it"?

Of course I enjoy these videos.

Many thanks, pal.

Take care.

[juliank.]

I find your videos so relaxing - I just love to listen to you!

[smwatson]

I really like the styling of the GLA, they look great on the road. Can you pick up a new Peugeot 508 SW please, I want a verdict before I buy one?!

[colechapman]

I've seen them around in my NJ suburb outside of the city. A good city car that you can take to the mountains or carry some stuff up to your mountain home which is what one does when you live in NJ