Used 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 SUV Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 SUV.
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A Zippy Little Dream Car
John M., San Diego, CA, 04/04/2016
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
The only real downside to this car is that it is small. If you're looking for a big SUV or one with lots of interior space, this is not your vehicle. If you're looking for a car that can carry a little extra but is super fun to drive, this is your car. For the first few months of owning the car, I would look for excuses to go drive it. After more than a year of owning this car, I still … look forward to getting behind the wheel. I purchased the premium package; I love the sound system too. Nothing like flying down the road with my favorite music sounding like I'm in a concert hall.
The official review said that it was bumpy off the start. I haven't noticed that. I like the Sport mode that makes for more aggressive shifting. Great when speeding through curvy mountain roads. I've owned the Infiniti FX, Infiniti QX50 and Honda Crosstour (with V6). The GLA isn't as powerful as those cars but it gets better gas milage and the steering/handling is head and shoulders above the others.
Front CV joint problem
Nehemiah Kurapati, Miami, FL, 10/03/2015
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
I bought this GLA 250 4 Matic on September14th 2015 . It was my dream to own a mercedez , but unfortunately the next day after delivery of this vehicle I found noice in the front axil while I turn the vehicle to left or right side.I took the vehicle back to the seller and they found that the front axil is defective. They ordered for replacement , But I don't know how long will it take … to get them here.My question is how could the one of top rated mercedez cold deliver such defective vehicles out of factory! I am really disappointed. So my advise to new buyers of this vehicle is that , please double check the axil before you take the delivery of this vehicle otherwise you may not notice the problem until the the warranty is over. I didn't even drive 200 km after purchase. I live in British virgin Islands, Carribbean.
Update: After 3 months they replaced the CV joint, but still giving the same problem, took back the car to the service , they ordered anot her set, 4 months now, still no word from the company, waiting patiently for the part to arrive.
Very much disappointed.
Love the GLA
richard pagano, Atlanta, GA, 01/06/2016
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
My wife and I love the GLA. We narrowed our search between the GLA, BMW X1 and the Audi Q3. In my opinion all three cars rode very well, and we almost purchased the X1, until we saw the GLA. The GLA's interior and exterior far exceeded the out of date X1. The GLA is fun to drive, has plenty of power, mpg is good, it sits high and is very comfortable and is reportedly very safe.
Electronics are ridiculous!
Anonymous, Oak Park, CA, 12/10/2016
2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
I have had the car for 9 months on a lease. The car has been in the shop a whopping 4 times for the same problem - the keyless go. I have had issues with the car trunk opening without unlocking the car, the blue tooth sounds a little grainy I'm told, the door unlock from the handle works intermittently and then just recently had a bizarre message about security on my radio and that I … had to call customer service to get it unlocked! I was also told not to put my key in the console as that messes with the electronics. Are you kidding me?!
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class GLA 250 SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Sporty handling and performance from base model
- Pro:stunning performance from AMG version
- Pro:premium interior materials
- Pro:ample safety features.
- Con:Overly firm ride quality
- Con:abundance of road and wind noise
- Con:slow responses from the automatic transmission
- Con:less cargo capacity than most rivals.
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