Mercedes GLA-Class Crossover Coming in Early 2014

Mercedes-BenzMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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will likely reveal its GLA-ClassMercedes-Benz GLA 250Germany, 2013 > present crossover at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The model is the final step in Mercedes latest round of compact cars that also include the A-ClassMercedes-Benz A-Class Gen.3 [W 176]Germany, 2012 > present33 versions
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, B-ClassMercedes-Benz B-Class Gen.2 [W246]Germany, 2012 > present42 versions
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and CLA-ClassMercedes-Benz CLA-Class Gen.1Germany, 2013 > present63 versions
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, which share a platform. The GLA-Class will take on the Audi Q3Audi Q3Germany, 2011 > present66 versions
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and BMW X1BMW X1Germany, 2009 > present51 versions
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Mercedes shows a concept for the GLA-Class at the Shanghai Motor Show in 2012 with a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with 208hp, a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and all-wheel drive. While some models will share these specs, the base model will likely be a 1.6-liter turbo that is shared with the A-Class but with higher pricing.

An AMG model is planned eventually that will share the 355hp, 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder with the A45 AMGMercedes-Benz A45 AMGGermany, 2013 > present7 photos
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Source: Auto Express