Mercedes Launching GLA with Edition 1 Exclusive Interior

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has found success by launching special editions of its new cars as soon as it is released with the Edition 1 versions. There is no reason to give up on a good idea, and Mercedes is following the same path with the GLA-ClassMercedes-Benz GLA-ClassGermany, 2013 > present29 versions
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Edition 1 in March.

"With the new GLA we are opening up the compact SUV segment for Mercedes-Benz. The GLA adds a new emotional variant to the comprehensive SUV range from Mercedes-Benz with which we aim to win over numerous new customers to our brand,” said Ola Källenius, head of marketing and sales.

The Edition 1 comes with a chrome, simulated underguard, chrome roof rails, bi-xenon headlights, high-gloss 19in AMG wheels, black and chrome radiator louvers, black exterior mirrors, black waistline trim and tinted rear side windows. An Edition 1 logo decorated the front fenders. It can be ordered in Cirrus White, Orient Brown Metallic, Mountain Grey Metallic and Designo Magno Mountain Grey.

The interior comes exclusively in Desert Dust leather with visible stitching. It also comes with a three-spoke sports steering wheel, aluminum pedal covers, aluminum and chrome trim and black roof liner. It also comes standard with the Light and Sight package that includes a lit center console, lit make-up mirror, lit door sills, front and rear footwell lighting, rear reading lamps and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

The Edition 1 can be ordered as the GLA200Mercedes-Benz GLA 200Germany, 2013 > present with 154hp, GLA250Mercedes-Benz GLA 250Germany, 2013 > present with 208hp, GLA200 CDI with 134hp and GLA220 CDIMercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDIGermany, 2013 > present with 167hp.

Orders for the Edition 1 begin at the end of November. Mercedes has not announced pricing yet.