The GLA is hardly the most exciting model in Mercedes’ sprawling portfolio, but it’s one that the company’s accountants favor. Not necessarily because it delivers hefty profit margins, but because it’s among the brand’s best-selling models. It’s been around for 13 years and is about to enter its third generation, taking the fight to other established players in the segment, such as the BMW X1 and Audi Q3.
Although Mercedes doesn’t say what we’re about to see next week, the GLA is likely to debut with both combustion engines and electric drivetrains. The latter will replace the EQA as the German luxury automaker finally does what it should’ve done a long time ago: merge its ICE and EV lineups instead of giving them distinct designs based on the powertrain.
