After testing the smallest, most affordable Mercedes-Benz hatchback (A200), and then its sedan twin, it’s only natural that we went for an East Coast whirl in sibling number three: this crossover GLA200 kindly provided by Mercedes-Benz Umhlanga.
GLA
Sprint Review: 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA200d
“That guy’s coming to pick up your daughter for a date” we all cringe and laugh when our Cars and Coffee crowd sees a murdered-out SUV. What does murdered-out mean? Black-on-black… will he bring your daughter back?
Mercedes model codes
What does M100 mean and what’s the difference between a W202 and an S202? Below you will find most of the Mercedes-Benz body designations and model codes…
Launched: Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift
Be Young
Presented in 2013 for the first time, the GLA was introduced as a new compact SUV range to the A-class Mercedes line-up. Becoming considerably popular in China, USA, Germany and Great Britain, the manufacturer has made quite an impact as the GLA proves relatively small from the outside, yet is spacious in design. Combined with the versatility of the model on any terrain, it is understandable that Mercedes have sold over 2 million if these models. Four years after the first GLA was launched, what can you expect from the new GLA facelift? Is it worth it and has the GLA range undergone considerable changes?
Mercedes-Benz SUVs: The best SUVs for every terrain
IT’S ABOUT THE JOURNEY
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (Pty) Ltd
2015 was ‘The Year of the SUV’ for Mercedes-Benz as they introduced new models to their already extensive SUV range. This refreshed SUV range includes four all-new additions to the extensive SUV range from Mercedes-Benz – the sporty GLA, the luxurious GLC, the stylish GLC Coupé and the sexy GLE Coupé – and the new-generation GLE and GLS model ranges.
Padtoets: Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk 3.2 V6
‘n Wolf in skaapsklere
Jeep, met hul herkenbare 7-groef verkoelerrooster, sowel as uitmuntende prestasie op enige onbekende en ietwat buite-bereikbare grondoppervlak vir die normale familie-sedan, staan nog altyd bekend vir hul gemak, bestuursvernuf en 4×4 vermoëns.
Lineage: Mercedes G models
Confused?
Don’t worry, we also took a while to grasp what is going on here. Mercedes-Benz renamed most of their off-road vehicles, the Geländewagen lends its first letter (G) to all other off-roady Mercs from now on.
Bekendstelling: Mercedes-Benz GLC en ander G-modelle
Die Namib (en Kalahari) se Plaaspadpioniers!
Mercedes-Benz van Suid-Afrika het so-pas ‘n wye en nuwe reeks viertrekmodelle losgelaat op die mees gepaste plek; plaaspaaie en rowwe, regte rowwe voetspoorpaaie in die Namib. Behalwe die hoekige, alombekende Geländewagen wat reeds in 1979 op die toneel verskyn het, en uiterlik nie maklik van die oer-model onderskei kan word nie, was daar die GLC koepee-tipe sportnutsvoertuig en ook die opvolger van die gewilde M-klas, die GLE.
Tested: Mercedes-Benz B220 CDI
The bolder lines
In honour of recent name changes in the Mercedes-Benz model codes, and to better describe the virtues of our latest test car, this text is brought to you by the letter B. Insert Sesame Street jingle here. The model tested was a snow white B220 CDI with black leather interior and optional AMG goodies.