Mercedes’ entry-level small crossovers have been refreshed with new ends, extra normal know-how, and turbo-4 engines supplemented with a mild-hybrid system for a little bit of enhance and better effectivity. Briefly, these shorties catch as much as the remainder of the model’s choices in infotainment and mild-hybrid help. The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLB Class arrive in dealerships later this 12 months, Mercedes introduced Thursday. 

The smallest Mercedes crossover, the GLA curves into extra of a European hatchback form than the boxier type of the GLB. They each sport barely new ends, and the entrance decrease bumper has horizontal slats on its recessed outer flanks. Commonplace LED headlights and taillights bookend each crossovers. The AMG 35 fashions depart from the airplane-wing grilles of the GLA and GLB and have grilles with vertical slats. Each fashions include 18-inch wheels normal, although 20 inchers are elective. 

Extra vital adjustments happen inside with twin 10.3-inch screens beneath a single glass panel. The middle touchscreen pairs with normal wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the digital instrument cluster might be personalized for a number of totally different shows and ambient gentle “shade worlds” for that hip techno-club vibe. The USB ports are illuminated as effectively. Mercedes says the voice assistant has grown extra clever, however these smarts are unlocked solely via the Mercedes Me app. 

Spherical turbine vents brightened with metallic trim stamp the sprint as earlier than, however the steering wheel now comes lined in nappa leather-based as normal. The AMG Line trims include heated steering wheels for the primary time.  

Choices embody a Burmester surround-sound system with Dolby Atmos that in different Mercedes automobiles rang crystal clear. 

Powertrains

The GLA-Class and GLB-Class return with a 2.0-liter turbo-4 now paired with a brand new 48-volt mild-hybrid system that may present a little bit of enhance from a begin however principally eases {the electrical} load and shuts off the engine when coasting to a cease for better effectivity. Gasoline financial system figures have not been launched, however the engine generates 221 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, with the mild-hybrid kicking in one other 13 hp in sure conditions. A 9-speed computerized routes energy to the entrance wheels, although 4Matic all-wheel drive is an choice. 

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35

2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 35

The AMG GLA 35 and AMG GLB 35 have an enhanced model of that powertrain with a twin-scroll turbo-4 that makes 302 hp and 295 lb-ft. All-wheel drive is normal, and AMG employs an 8-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission. Mercedes estimates that the AMG GLA 35 covers the 0-60 mph run in 5.1 seconds, and the heavier GLB does it in 5.4 seconds. 

The high-performance GLA 45 will not be again for 2024. 

Anticipate pricing to be introduced this summer season and the 2024 GLA and GLB to reach at dealerships shortly thereafter.