Should You Buy a Mercedes GLA? (Test Drive & Review)
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So from the looks of it, GLA means it’s just a ‘Generally Lifted A-class’ 😁😁😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Yes it does
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
Wouldnt sell if for that price hahaha thats a bargain if you ask me... worth at least 20k pounds or half a million MXN
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!
Thanks! I appreciate it. Cheers
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 butter.....
Really? How do you reset?
@@Weasel4Fun Turn the key to position 2. You should see all the dash lights come on. Press the acceleration pedal all the way down. Wait. Turn key to OFF, position 0. Release the pedal. Wait 2 minutes. Start the car and drive. But make sure you drive as you normally do because that will be the way it will expect you to drive it in the future. Don't go racing unless that is your style all the time lol...
@@the40thstep thanks, this will come in handy. I swear I did not know this existed and I owned Mercedes before and hopefully will again.
@@the40thstep I've never understood why they use these cryptic actions over a menu option. I guess it's to force you to the stealership but even then this is too a niche a "fix" to demand.
Thanks so much for this ! Owned a gla for 12 months and it's bugged me since day one how it's so hesitant at junctions and roundabouts . Brilliant advice 👍
GLB is suv equivalent of B class. GLC is GLK's replacement.
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
I find your videos so relaxing - I just love to listen to you!
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
Another great vid!!! Always happy to see a notification from this channel
Thanks!
The Merc business plan from about 10 years ago was, "a car for every sector" then invent some new sectors!
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.
Great to hear! Glad I could help. Cheers!
Wdym resetting the gear box?
Great video as usual, you never disappoint mate
Another quality video, Mr Bond.
Have had 17 cars in total in over 3 decades. The Mercedes GLA one of the absolute best for sure! :)
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 👌🏼
Haha thanks for watching
True the humour is the best part of the review... specially when he doesnt like the car 🤣🤣🤣🤣
His human is unmatched. I don’t know how he comes up with it.
True, he's great at reviews plus he's a hunk!! 😍😍
"thumbs up if you enjoyed it"?
Of course I enjoy these videos.
Many thanks, pal.
Take care.
Thanks! I appreciate it
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.
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...
Always look forward to a new vid even if I don't like the car. Always get a balanced and fair view. Keep them coming!
Thanks!
Class video keep them coming 👍
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!
I have one as a hire car and it's awful. All these small crossovers are moronic to be fair, so was to be expected.
Top video as usual 👍🏻
I love this dude reviews. He is so unbiased. 👍👍👍👍
Love your videos!
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.
Frankly I think it's better than an evoque tbh.
Im driving one of these for around a Year. Its a 2018 gla 180d manual (witch is even worse than the 220cdi in the video).
I lived my whole youth with a c220cdi w204 and when i switched into the gla, i got pleasently surprised: even if the car is a little bit less confy, and with less quality, the drive is good, the confrot is decent and it gives you a higher drive position than the old C class. The downsides are the fact that they cheaped a little bit, but considering the whole "new" merc lineup is made of cheap plastic, doesnt bother me that much
Another top video Matt .
I quite like the Mercedes E Class Coupe of the previous C207 Facelift generation 2013/16 . The interior is a bit dated now but I think the body is one of the best looking coupes with the pillarless doors .
Lovely Jubbly, as always great little video. But does it really have enough badges on the back, and that one has seen quite a few automated car washes in it's time looking at the rear lights.
My wife bought the 1.6 Amg line a couple of years ago, got to say I do like the change from my Discovery Sport now and again.
Speaking of the gla 45, I think that says all we need to know about Merc owners, because the sporty versions of BMW, VW and Audi I see quite often
Good insert shots Matt! Re storage compartments. Just lifts the standard format that wee bit. Happy Friday!
I always loved mercs because of their smooth ride, even knackered old merc taxis were comfy. Was in a new A class recently, it was really rough. Every bump in the road fed directly to your seat base.
That’s quite right
great vids all through the lockdown
Cheers
PT’s and MUA’s 🤣 brilliant
The GLA 200 d and GLA 220 d models were both powered by the same 2.1 Diesel engine with slightly different power outputs - This engine was pretty old and noisy, so it's no surprise that it was quietly dropped from the range in 2019..
As I'm older ' I like this
Tell me do they do a manual ?
Seats look compfy '
Nice to see that you are cracking on ..
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?!
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
My experience with an a class (not gla) was a courtesy car from mercedes whilst my c class coupe was in for its many repairs it had, got in the car and the accelerator pedal was faulty, you put your foot down and nothing, you let go and push it again and it would go, had to drive it in sport as it was the only mode that sort of worked to drive it home, luckily it was for 1 day and was a relief to give the damn thing back !
I bought a vibrant new ML350 some years ago fully loaded and it was a great car to drive. Luxury with practicality but guzzled Petrol. I was looking at these GLC/GLA Class but now would have the added expense of buying a labradoodle and a remote house up a dirt track! Good video again Matt and think RR Evoque might be more suitable for us from JLR. Petrol driven of course.
KEVIN ROBSON I always liked the old trusty ML. I think if you tell somebody at Mercedes what you need a car for, they will make one just for you. They seem to be doing that these days 😂
Good video, again. I watch everyone of your videos, let’s get those subscriber numbers up. There something great about real car, real world reviews with the subtle humour.
Thanks!
This channel is Always well worth a watch 👍 .
Thanks
Good review Matt, keep it up.👍
Alex Macdonald thanks!
Quality ,top class review
Cheers
I do have a bad back, a labradoodle and live down a dirt track, but I don’t get it either. Great channel, keep up the good work!
You have to live UP a dirt track for you to get it!
Good video as always..👍
Thanks
I like this segment of cars, small, good visibility, easy access, high up hatch, no need for the awd system.
Beauty normally enjoy HPA videos anyway but a Mercedes one always goes down a treat! When do we get to see the S class barge HPA?
As usual, your reviews make me smile even if the car in question may be better off in a kennel :)
😂 Thanks
Your channel is very underrated. I love your videos
Thanks!
Great looking, great to drive.
Another great review
Get this guy on topgear !!
Cheers
Top-notch & polished review as normal Matt. May I also be the first to congratulate you on 60k subscribers mate. Kind regards as always Steve. 👌👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks Steve!
If u ever get a E70 x5 around the shop i would love to hear ur opinion on that. Cheers great video!
My parents have a GLA45 and it’s an insane car.
Not sure about the other GLA's in the range but a GLA45 is a great drive and holds the road well, very nippy too, an underrated car. I don't think of GLA's as off road vehicles, don't think thats the point or intention of them, the 4matic versions hold the wet roads better and that grip works well in the 45. Also there weren't that many GLA45 built for RHD so probably why you don't see many. Its definitely a niche car but thats what appeals to some.
Great video as usual. Do you think the mercedes brand is being too diluted?
A glowing testimonial......as tempting as it is for one to get get carried away I think you should reign in that baser instinct of the hard sell
Hey Matt. Bit stuck here. I'm looking to treat myself at some point. Got myself a Suzuki Jimny 2006 for work following your review (thank you!); now looking at a personal vehicle, but really undecided between the B-Class and GLA. Seen both your reviews. Wife has a Golf which she loves. We have two small children......I do like the GLA as it looks "jacked-up", but I'm liking the B-Class as well! Will opt either way for the 4matic option as I'm a fan of 4x4. What do you reckon? Many thanks!
I actually quite like them.
But, then again, I drive a 2008 Seat Altea Freetrack (very rare car - similar idea to this), which is ideal for going to the farm in all weathers, 4wd and winter tyres help go around stuck vehicles in the snow. Also, because it was only 1500 quid, I don't 'care' about it, so it can get loaded with all the mud and crap from the farm and I'm not bothered - 17 grand however, that'd be a different matter.
These are hugely popular where I live in China. Everyone seems to have a GLA, X1 or a Disco Sport (used to be Evoques, but they seem to have gone out of fashion).
2 years later the car is very popular and has stole a lot of customers
Speaking of Mercedes, how's your S-class doing?
My mate has one and he loves it, i'm not too sure, it;s neither one thing or another, as you say , just a market filler. Like all car companies they are all fighting a style battle, and to be fair, nobody has won. The GLA is like a history teachers car, a steady Eddie, nothing more.
Got to do a review of a older Jeep. I would like to hear your thoughts on them.
Great review, as always. Will you maybe review the MB CLA? I am really looking forward to hear your opinion despite the fact that I own it haha
I have done my calculations, Matt 😊😊😊😊😊 Approximately ten thousand new subscribers every month so by my estimation you will reach that magic milestone of over 100,000 + around Christmas time !!!!!!! That will be a well-deserved Crimbo present mate. 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Steve
That would be nice! Cheers steve
I really like it, ideal family car although I’d go for the 250 petrol. Thanks.
GLA is actually the perfect car. More exclusive than the A class, better ride due to being jacked up higher. Bigger boot meaning more practical and easier to get in and out I have an A class of this generation and really like it but I think the GLA is a better car. I recently upgraded the tiny stuck on screen to a 10 25 unit which makes the car seem so modern. With the new screen the car is perfect. Don't mind the engine but I think its the 7 dct gearbox that doesn't help with the noise. But in honesty who really cares about a diesel engine being loud
3:32 check Alex on Autos, or The Straight Pipes. They measure trunk space by number of boxes.
I have one, mainly because it is a MB and the looks are great
We bought a GLA 220 4Matic AMG Line in 2015 and had it for four years. It was superb, my wife particularly liking it. Great to drive, reassuring on our Cornish roads and comfortable.
My quibbles: Sport Mode being selected by a silly button on the dashboard and even with a sunroof it was a bit gloomy inside with so much black trim. Apart from that, no complaints.
I often wondered what the GLA was now I know. Always like your honest appraisals 👍
Thanks
I can’t wait for the day you do a review of the Tesla Cybertruck...!
The enthusiasm from this guy is just rich.
So true Matt, why did they ever use litres for boot capacity 🤣
Thanks for the video.
I agree with Car Expert John Cadogan... 'Anything less than an E Class isn't a real Mercedes.'
At last your back
Mate can you make a review of ford focus 3rd gen and accord 7th or 8th gen?
I've driven a GLA 220 diesel and a GLA 250 Sport. Both rode pretty well and the GLA 250 engine was very strong but it was a bit rough; I liked the GLA 220 with the 2.1 diesel that everyone bags the refinement on better - I thought it was the smoother engine actually. But interior materials on both were very cheap - certainly not better than a 2017 Kia C'eed (Cerato here) that I also rented for a bit. Still if I did country miles I think a GLA220d is a pretty practical and nice to drive little car
Nice review, love it! GLA 45 perfect for someone that wants an A45 but lives in an area full of speed humps and potholes?
Haha like I said, they’ve made a car for literally everyone
Like you have said before don’t see much point in these you either have saloon estate or if you want to sit up higher go all out for a range rover or something bigger
Hi Matt! Regarding crossovers and SUVs I was thinking about a less likely (but necessary) alternative to the XF sedan with the R-Sport trim, which is the F-Pace with the same trim because it has better elements rather than fake wood trim or anything like that!! What's your advice? Thanks! I really appreciate your knowledge
I really like the F pace
I think my measure of choice for boot capacity would cases of wine. Another great video.
Haha yes. I didn’t think of that
Matt, I think the boot should be measured in Pints
Can you get a GLB on the channel? I know its only been around 3 years or so but would be really interested in a totally honest review of it!
Thank you.
Happen to know whether CLA is much, much stiffer than this one? Or at least, stiffer than the simple base A-class?
I guess I'm the oddball in the comments here, but I own a 2018 GLA45 and I love it. Super easy to drive in C and decent MPG but switch to S+ or R and it's a bloody rocket. The crackles and pops on upshifts and downshifts are beyond addicting. It flies slightly under the radar on the road for being an AMG, which I like. It looks like a sporty hatch to most people. Only minor complaints I have is the slightly cheapened interior with the plastics and the ride can be rough sometimes, even in C, but it's forgivable for being an AMG vehicle and it handles like it's on rails when pushed to the limit. I'm excited to own it for a while and interested to see where I can go from here in the Merc lineup, preferably staying in the AMG line.
I’ve got one too!
You’ve hit it perfectly, it’s an incredible car that nobody seems to get. Hugely impressed with it in every way 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Love love my gla amg. I think the body looks crakin. The exterior design is stunning. Turns heads with aero kit
gla45 cla45 & a45 are everywhere in my country malaysia, the normal version are even more
Hey please can you do a review of the Range Rover velar if possible it is one of my favourite cars and I want to know what everyone else thinks
All look the same to me Mercedes now Matt my mrs drives the A200 amg for a 2.1 diesel it seems sluggish you have to floor it for it to realise you want some poke the gearbox changes up to quick even in sport mode ! First thing I do if i drive it is turn of eco mode and drive it in manual ,
It’s ok but Mercedes could have done a lot better and as for the four wheel drive don’t see the point as the A class was front wheel drive anyway 👍🏻
I think it's not a bad looking car, but wouldn't buy one, good honest review as usual 👍👍👍👍.
Please review Daihatsu Fourtrack, thats car is very popular in indonesia as daihatsu taft and very good held value
Please do a review on VW Scirocco 👍🏻
Another great review, very dry Sir. I'm getting old because I like it, even the arse end.
my only disappointment here was the video is just 8mins long! Liked, and looking forward to the next one. Thanks!
My mates got one of these and I was passenger when we drove from the Midlands down t' that new fangled London. Anyway it actually GAVE me a bad back. I hobbled out when we got there, so it's a 'no thanks' from me.
You should have stayed on the farm then...
I sadly failed to quote goodbye Yellow Brick Road correctly, Google the lyrics.
Having said that from my position the world ends north of the M4 corridor.......
I here you are in Spain Mate !!!!!!!!!! Do hope you are enjoying a well earned Shangiarrrraah👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
You don't see the point. Bro. This is the first Mercedes-benz that some of us can afford.
Well at least that needs a little space for tools.
And my apologies but you talked about the gas mileage. This is the best in the price range I found.