2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 Review - Hot Hatch Sleeper Edition

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We go for a drive in the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GLA45.
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  • @robinhobby
    @robinhobby4 жыл бұрын

    Well after 3 years of waiting, i finally owned the late 2016 version of this car with the same interior spec and mine comes with the wings, mountain grey color, AMG driver package and a 20” wheels . It’s an amazing car with a lot of grip and confidence on the road + it sounds way louder in real life than in the video. I drove it from Zurich to Frankfurt and back and it was just smoking the other cars on the road. The only drawback from owning this car is how fast the fuel disappears 🤣🤣

  • @mariusvranceanvirixDerTod

    @mariusvranceanvirixDerTod

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep totally agree

  • @SuperSmoovy

    @SuperSmoovy

    3 жыл бұрын

    How has the maintenance been owning one?

  • @robinhobby

    @robinhobby

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SuperSmoovy I DIY most of the things which makes it cheaper ( Just regular Service ) I never had any mechanical issues so far but the service of the Gearbox will be due soon and that I need to bring it to the dealership which will be a long had deep into my pocket 😩😩

  • @darell8310

    @darell8310

    2 жыл бұрын

    Considering no one was actually racing you and most cars having 200hp

  • @accidental.district

    @accidental.district

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just got mine 3 months ago and that gas consumption does not play LOL Still worth every penny though!

  • @mehdimohamed6291
    @mehdimohamed62916 жыл бұрын

    You guys have me interested in cars I wouldn’t even think about.

  • @Slow370Z

    @Slow370Z

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mehdi Mohamed So true

  • @shahulhusman

    @shahulhusman

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is a car more people should be interested in.. When you are too old or want something nicer than a Ford or Subaru or Honda.. But not so boring.. Also v60 polestar

  • @davismathis845
    @davismathis8456 жыл бұрын

    Jacob and Yuri = Top Gear Canada

  • @randomkdm

    @randomkdm

    5 жыл бұрын

    FozWasHere Well They Are way better than top gear tbh

  • @pawelodziomek4908

    @pawelodziomek4908

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@randomkdm excuse me. Nothing beats Top Gear

  • @randomkdm

    @randomkdm

    5 жыл бұрын

    WolfProGamer Whatever, Top gear is shit

  • @epicscythe

    @epicscythe

    4 жыл бұрын

    RandomKDMfanboi old top gear is the best!!!

  • @daytonasayswhat9333

    @daytonasayswhat9333

    3 жыл бұрын

    Without the experience.

  • @torquespec4721
    @torquespec47213 ай бұрын

    I bought a 2017 GLA45 AMG in Jupiter Red with all the fixings (LSD, Aero Package , Recaro Seats, blah blah) 2.5 years ago. Ended up selling it and trying various Porsche products. The amg made such an impact that when my exact vehicle came out for sale again (magically) I scooped it up within 2 hours of it being listed. I won't make that mistake again!

  • @spittinvenom9843

    @spittinvenom9843

    3 ай бұрын

    If I may, looking at a 2018 Macan GTS v a 2018 GLA AMG both with 85,000km but $23,000 less for Merc, your thoughts? Test drive both, both were rockets! 🚀, the AMG is fully loaded with wing etc

  • @torquespec4721

    @torquespec4721

    3 ай бұрын

    @@spittinvenom9843 Funny enough, I traded in my 2017 Macan GTS for the AMG. I also had a 2016 Macan Turbo. Both were great vehicles BUT not as special as the GLA45 AMG. Not to mention both Macans had various issues over my ownership. I bought CPO (certified pre owned) or I would have been out a good chunk of money. Get the AMG and save yourself the $$$. You are not getting more car for that much extra $. The only thing Porsche did better was the interior. Although, mine has the Recaros and they are a must! I have had ZERO issues with the GLA over 25,000km. Regular maintenance and go. I also drive the snot out of mine and it has seen several 100 miles on the track.

  • @yitroyasharahla5404

    @yitroyasharahla5404

    2 ай бұрын

    Great choice! Porsche ! There is no substitute!

  • @jeffworthington6446
    @jeffworthington64464 жыл бұрын

    This review changed my life! I bought this car a few weeks ago, a 2018, white, with similar options. No aero kit either but night package is just right on the white. Have been shopping for two years and this review pointed me...I liked a focus RS, but too expensive, and plastic/cheap feeling. Type R was nice, but too racy looking (for the wife at least). Very happy with my purchase. Apple car play helps the tech work just good enough. I use it for a daily driver. Have child seats in the back. Hoping to take it to the track in future, and get winter wheels and tires for snow sports. Very versatile. Apple CarPlay helps the tech work just good enough, despite not being a touch screen.

  • @russellp2825

    @russellp2825

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jeff Worthington I’m thinking about buying this car, a 2018, but I’ve heard the ride is super rough and the transmission is weird at slow speeds/starting from stop. I have a 2015 golf r right now but thinking about upgrading. Any advice?

  • @russellp2825

    @russellp2825

    4 жыл бұрын

    Christopher Palmer haven’t got it yet. Buying online, should be here next week.

  • @tanectanec8566

    @tanectanec8566

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jeff does it have enough power for max fun or it lacks? can it drift a bit?

  • @rdb6677

    @rdb6677

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@russellp2825 how is it?

  • @ymyone
    @ymyone5 жыл бұрын

    Have owned one for two years now, I am the only one in the car 90% of the time and I have been loving it, you can cruise in comfort mode or when you feel like it in the sports + mode. I really love just cruising in it as the stereo is just amazing with the right tunes.

  • @WizardTerence
    @WizardTerence6 жыл бұрын

    You guys know how to review a car. I think it's because of your enthusiasm. Great job on all your videos. You guys have fun with the cars , clearly. The conversations make your videos unique !

  • @thelee3105
    @thelee31056 жыл бұрын

    Just wanna say. Straight pipes content is awesome!

  • @goofygomez
    @goofygomez6 жыл бұрын

    subscribed immediately. the energy is authentic. they're fun to watch

  • @racekam6938
    @racekam69384 жыл бұрын

    I bought one after watching your video. Engine is hand-built by Phillip Salfau....the car is a HOOT !!!

  • @jdavidblais
    @jdavidblais2 жыл бұрын

    As a owner of this little baby...one think i love so much is thats you dont have to be in manual mode to use the padles, they are alway activate. :P

  • @ro1499gt3
    @ro1499gt35 жыл бұрын

    Probably the best car journalists/Madlads in the game. I just binged almost 20 videos and I’m still not tired of the energy and chemistry you guys have.

  • @TheStraightPipes

    @TheStraightPipes

    5 жыл бұрын

    Right on

  • @ConnorHilliard
    @ConnorHilliard6 жыл бұрын

    Was just looking at these cars on mercedes site yesterday, as a big hatch fan its fair to say this vid made me want one even more now

  • @jh0742
    @jh07424 жыл бұрын

    Have had one as my daily driver for 3 years now, loving it and finding it still as enjoyable as day one.

  • @farmer-fades9216

    @farmer-fades9216

    8 күн бұрын

    Reliable?

  • @AntonioHernandez-ml5mz
    @AntonioHernandez-ml5mz5 жыл бұрын

    2 guys really really enjoying cars, you can’t fake enthusiasm. Great reviews! 👍🏼

  • @msganga1974
    @msganga19745 жыл бұрын

    Guys , you are really the best! Finally a review that is really pleasant to follow and make clear the good and bad points about the car keeping high the enthusiasm and excitement! Great Job!

  • @melissal3633
    @melissal36336 жыл бұрын

    You guys are my favourite car channel to watch! You have so much chemistry together and its really enjoyable! Also Toronto representttttttttttt! 😂😊

  • @matthewlal7931

    @matthewlal7931

    6 жыл бұрын

    🙌

  • @putuputrasta7706
    @putuputrasta77066 жыл бұрын

    Just realized that this is the only channel I hit the Like button on all of the videos in it.

  • @Briguy1027
    @Briguy10276 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so many pops! Gotta love it. You guys are enjoying some of the most amazing cars in Toronto. Hands down my favorite Canadian car reviewers!

  • @Captain_Coleslaw
    @Captain_Coleslaw5 жыл бұрын

    Can i just say, i love how you guys dont have to agree, makes your reviews so much better!

  • @OfficialRohanPeri
    @OfficialRohanPeri6 жыл бұрын

    Saw you at the car meet yesterday! Keep up the great work guys we love you!

  • @Petrolcarter

    @Petrolcarter

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's because there is a service mood were you can pop out the push start button and you can use the key like a regular key and turn it

  • @DexHermanu
    @DexHermanu6 жыл бұрын

    FINALLY! a review on another Mercedes car. P.S. I love you guys, no complicated review, just plain two guys talking about what is relevant.

  • @Joel-knives
    @Joel-knives6 жыл бұрын

    So glad you guys did this video! I have the CLA 45 AMG. And I love it!! Great job as always!

  • @ImperiaGin
    @ImperiaGin4 жыл бұрын

    My family has the 2014 GLA 45 AMG and I love it. It's quick,comfy has everything I'd want.

  • @patrickwisz9035
    @patrickwisz90356 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the reviews guys, y’all are gonna be huge one day

  • @wowsers5846

    @wowsers5846

    6 жыл бұрын

    Patrick Wisz Already are in my books bro!

  • @DeeJayAdverb

    @DeeJayAdverb

    6 жыл бұрын

    they already are based on last nights meet!

  • @sendark001

    @sendark001

    6 жыл бұрын

    They’re already well known mate.

  • @MichaelWilson-er5ht

    @MichaelWilson-er5ht

    5 жыл бұрын

    301K subs, and still 2 months to go!

  • @gauravkoshe4885

    @gauravkoshe4885

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are over 1 million ! Nov 2020

  • @WafferG
    @WafferG6 жыл бұрын

    Was just watching the BMW M5 review from doug demuro and saw the thumbnail of this!! fastest mouse click I ever did .

  • @steve68vw

    @steve68vw

    6 жыл бұрын

    dougs annoying haha

  • @usseftarek45

    @usseftarek45

    6 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @Jasiel.95

    @Jasiel.95

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL. I was watching the E63 AMG.....AGAIN....😏😏🔥👀

  • @WafferG

    @WafferG

    6 жыл бұрын

    I watched the wagon review so many times , it's such a good video

  • @aljurajtung5481

    @aljurajtung5481

    6 жыл бұрын

    Straight Pipes testing the M5 is a no-brainer.

  • @ridewhencan
    @ridewhencan5 жыл бұрын

    You guys hit the nail on the head. When it came time to replace my 10 year old, 175k mile, Stage 2 WRX, I thought I'd get a more age appropriate sedan, and looked at the Alfa Giulia. Great car. Only problem, couldn't hear it. Decided that I really liked hot hatches and was on my way to test drive a Focus RS, when I stopped in at the MB dealer. It was love at first sight, or, rather, love at first sound. I've since put 25k miles on it and still get a kick every time. Got mine with the wing, 20 inch wheels and the sport suspension option. For me, it's a near perfect car.

  • @PrivetChodon
    @PrivetChodon6 жыл бұрын

    i love your closing theme i honestly look forward to it

  • @mixah5566
    @mixah55666 жыл бұрын

    Actually with the push start, you can take it off and put the key in just in a case of emergency!

  • @JonBecker81

    @JonBecker81

    3 жыл бұрын

    My wife took the push to start button off and only uses the key because she would park and the auto start/stop would turn the car off. She would forget to actually turn the car off with the button so the car would turn itself back on and off the whole time she parked.

  • @danielf3x48
    @danielf3x485 жыл бұрын

    I see these everywhere on the road lately and am so disappointed on how quiet and slow people drive them. I just want to hear the pops and stuff. The car looks amazing in person. Great review.

  • @OskarAdamson

    @OskarAdamson

    5 жыл бұрын

    WhiteRhino F30 I have one and legit do pulls every possible chance. So addicting

  • @omerfarukunal2286
    @omerfarukunal22866 жыл бұрын

    My current favorite car channels the straight pipes and car wow

  • @ihopetowin
    @ihopetowin6 жыл бұрын

    Another most engaging instalment.

  • @zsh6986
    @zsh69866 жыл бұрын

    For the pop per se it's worthy. I can pop 50 times per day. Assuming I drive 300 days per year and I drive that for 4 years, each pop is less than 1 US dollar.

  • @stephenpheonix6549
    @stephenpheonix65496 жыл бұрын

    I’d take the GLA45 over the Focus RS or any others on your list too! You said it right that it’s much more refined than all the other hot hatches! Great review guys thanks! 👍🏻

  • @ctallball3308
    @ctallball33085 жыл бұрын

    Im hooked on your review style, keep going!

  • @winarendra
    @winarendra6 жыл бұрын

    Ultimate daily driver! Awesome review!

  • @AFJDM
    @AFJDM2 жыл бұрын

    I got a 2016 version of this that's all blacked out, aero kit, 20 inch wheels, Recaro seats. Here are my thoughts: Pros: - Absolute BLAST to drive! It sounds, moves, and looks fast and cool and I catch myself looking back at it often. - Fastest stock hot hatch in North America! - Decently practical, certainly better than the hot compact sedans with similar power. - Good Harmon Kardon sound system. - Sticks to the road like some serious performance vehicles, gives excellent feedback through the wheel - The turbo lag is there but the wait is very worth it, you get whacked over the head with boost and it's so childishly entertaining. - Performance exhaust is a must have, it echoes nicely in the interior. - Recaro seats are fantastic sport seats, and the bolstering is the best among hot hatches. - DCT shifts like a monster Cons: - Interior is cool...but Mercedes makes more luxurious interiors at this price point, there are a lot of cheap plastics and they're sadly in places you touch and notice. Essentially you're paying for the powertrain, not a particularly luxurious interior. It's on par with a Golf R in fit and finish and leagues beyond the cheap Focus RS. - 20 inch wheels are pretty rough if you don't have pristine roads everywhere, I would personally go with the 19 inch wheels. - The Recaro seats may be cool, but don't make it the best road trip car, especially paired with 20 inch wheels. Wind noise and NVH is in line with Golf Rs, Civic Type Rs, and such. - DCT is in its element at speed, not at slow speeds; it's jerky around the parking lot and it is really this transmission, other dual clutches are smoother where this one is jerky. - This may be a 2.0L 4 cylinder, but it honestly drinks like a powerful V6. If you really thrash it can get mid teens in MPG, and sadly it's not super efficient on the highway either, cruising at 80 mph only returns 26 MPG for me on average. Don't expect it to have any efficiency increases due to only having 4 cylinders. - It's a real AMG and thus servicing costs more than a typical Mercedes, be sure to keep it maintained/serviced regularly with proper fluids and parts. Verdict: It's the best hot hatch you can buy west of the Atlantic, plain and simple. It isn't a road trip car, but can haul you and the family and your things around town and be a blast while doing it. It adds a lot of spice and joy to a commute, but it won't relax you after a long day and is a bit hardcore even in its softest settings. This is a more luxurious hot hatch for younger drivers and if you want one car that can do a lot, this is a solid option. But for the same money you could get a comfy used SUV or wagon and spend the rest on a two-seater sports car that will do what this does just as well.

  • @KarnmanGT500
    @KarnmanGT5006 жыл бұрын

    this is a really strange car, but I kinda want it.

  • @drlau9
    @drlau95 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys! The key fob is actually a key, you simply pull out the engine start stop button then put the key like a traditional key. Foot on the brake pedal, rotate the key to start engine with position 1 / position 2.

  • @GJKPzcsw
    @GJKPzcsw6 жыл бұрын

    wow. I love the way this car looks with out the body kit!!!

  • @dhgoodall1
    @dhgoodall15 жыл бұрын

    Love you guys! You’re some of my favorite reviewers. Just a few notes. You can pull of the push-to-start buttons in Mercedes and there’s a slot underneath to insert the standard key. It’s like a backup if there’s some sort of malfunction. Also, Alcantara is cheaper than leather because it’s synthetic. It’s actually cheaper for manufacturers to use it than leather.

  • @user-pq3v2yw3v
    @user-pq3v2yw3v5 жыл бұрын

    Yup! Just bought the 2019 model today. Very happy. Thanks for a very awesome review! My 2019 version has all the bells and whistles. Hopefully none of the the speeding tickets!

  • @westasuwaf2455

    @westasuwaf2455

    3 жыл бұрын

    A great one ☝🏻 you got

  • @user-pq3v2yw3v

    @user-pq3v2yw3v

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@westasuwaf2455 Haha! Thanks for the comment. Still loving it over a year later! So much fun. (and no speeding tickets yet!)

  • @Darksyne
    @Darksyne6 жыл бұрын

    Great video guys, as always! Had lots of fun at the meet and hope to see you guys again! All the best! (dude with the long hair and blue jays shirt XD)

  • @zandersandoval4558
    @zandersandoval45586 жыл бұрын

    Send it!!!!!!!!! Love the crackle and pop!!! MB does an amazing job with the AMG exhaust!

  • @I95CRUZR
    @I95CRUZR6 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyable review , guys! I like this car, but I love the Golf R.

  • @SuperAleRC
    @SuperAleRC6 жыл бұрын

    Great review guys! I used to own an STI, and a JCW. Now I have one of these GLA45 and they are a cannon on wheels! So much fun to drive, especially when merging into the 400..! Love the GLA45! I think it is far superior in all aspect than any of the other hatches out there - although it is not a real hatch (it's supposed to be a SAV or SUV, but that's silly). I would put this one on the realm of the RS3 or M2 - however the other German competitors are better looking I think. Cheers boys!!!!

  • @drewlim564
    @drewlim5646 жыл бұрын

    I swear, your vids get better and better!

  • @ahmadkhorma4996
    @ahmadkhorma49964 жыл бұрын

    That machine gun launch sounds sooooo gooooddd! Btw great video. As always...

  • @Jil1A
    @Jil1A6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review as usual guys! Keep it up. 2 remarks since I've owned multiple MBs: 1)the engine start button can be popped out and then the key could go in and turn like any other Mercedes. 2) I agree with Jakub regarding the buttons. On most AMGs, they are located around the shifter.

  • @TheStraightPipes

    @TheStraightPipes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes!

  • @asmcdon1
    @asmcdon16 жыл бұрын

    Best car reviewers on KZread. Hands down. You make Doug demuro look like Martha stewart.

  • @cavasotti
    @cavasotti6 жыл бұрын

    I have a GLA45 and it is a TON of fun.. Nice review guys!

  • @laurenzdeganos9875
    @laurenzdeganos98756 жыл бұрын

    I Love the wheels on this! Sweet review and rundown guys! 🤘

  • @TheStraightPipes
    @TheStraightPipes6 жыл бұрын

    Where would you rank the GLA45 AMG? Also thanks to our early video access Patreon supporters Michael H, Sean R, Amin F, Oliver U, Arthur E, David C, Israel C, Madison K, Vinay B, Luke M, De Kun L, James M, Paul B, Julian M, Graeme P, Ethan L, Charles E, Pavo B, LeaseCosts Canada, Stephen Y, Edgarson R, Ryan J, Curtis K, Kevin D, Robert P, Tony B, Ben M, Allen G, Andrew R, Nick L, Joe, Waleed M, Hyogo M, Omar, J, Paul B, Matt W, Bill B, Kelvin K, Carlos L, James C, Josiah R, Forrest W, Carlos S, Kevin S, Jeremy S, Bill C, Brad M, Eli G, Jayanth N, Christopher B, Christopher H, 10ShapedFist, Phuong N, Santhosh B, Peter S, MK, Andy B, Casey A, Rob J, Kevin D, Romain B, Andrew L, Jayjay S, Emil, Christopher K, Alex S, Colton H, Artur N, Alexander M, Edward A! Check out the cool rewards at www.patreon.com/thestraightpipes

  • @MBisFrenchy

    @MBisFrenchy

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheStraightPipes I would wait for the next generation GLA with the new interior.

  • @jacobneuburger1559

    @jacobneuburger1559

    6 жыл бұрын

    This is number one for sure

  • @AerOR2

    @AerOR2

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheStraightPipes I would rank it just under a Ford focus rs but above a type r

  • @SWTrailsAndWheels

    @SWTrailsAndWheels

    6 жыл бұрын

    Type R, GLA, RS. Reliability and Practicality important.

  • @BirdiesGoCherp

    @BirdiesGoCherp

    6 жыл бұрын

    Probably lower than every other AMG and every other hot hatch, other than the CLA 45.

  • @davidhallberg
    @davidhallberg6 жыл бұрын

    Once you POP POP!!! you can't stop!!

  • @robfnqcairns8952
    @robfnqcairns89522 жыл бұрын

    Regarding the Key… The Push to Start button can actually be removed revealing the ignition insertion for the key.

  • @juniorleester7783
    @juniorleester77836 жыл бұрын

    Love you guys review now I will need to get a gla 45.

  • @dns15r
    @dns15r6 жыл бұрын

    I been driving a fully spec'd one since 2015 before the facelift, LOVE IT

  • @jmarchand14
    @jmarchand146 жыл бұрын

    Almost 200k subs!

  • @Karroway
    @Karroway4 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy watching these guys review of cars ...they don't mind hating or loving any and everything that the average buyer would also

  • @silverioarroyo5968
    @silverioarroyo59686 жыл бұрын

    I want one, and would like to see a snow review of this but summers coming so maybe do another at the end of this year. love the machine gun fire exhaust, good review guys.

  • @HardBoiler
    @HardBoiler6 жыл бұрын

    You guys deserve way more subscribers than 193k! I think I’d pick a RS3 over this at this price point. If only they have the hatch version of RS3 here in Canada. 👍 for representing us Canadians as well!

  • @TheLumberJacked

    @TheLumberJacked

    Жыл бұрын

    5 years later they have 1.62m subscribers. Man, they did good.

  • @sdlager22
    @sdlager225 жыл бұрын

    Love this car!!🔥🔥🔥👊

  • @juanmapatron1238
    @juanmapatron12386 жыл бұрын

    This is just awesome content. Love u guys

  • @MrGlobali
    @MrGlobali6 жыл бұрын

    Very very good review, enjoyable (I saw that 4 times), serious, comprehensive, interesting and surprising.

  • @nahsuda04
    @nahsuda046 жыл бұрын

    I have the old (2016) GLA45 . My major criticism is that of its almost unforgivably stiff suspension. In comfort mode you feel every change in road surface whether you want to or not. In sport mode it transmits every bump straight to your spine without any silly suspension getting in the way. The road noise is also characteristically un-Mercedes. Oh and the parking sensors and collision detection system sense phantom objects every so often. Oh and the chrome lettering "AMG GLA45 4MATIC" takes up the length of the boot. And the exhaust pipes are fakes. And there are not A/C vents in the back. And the interior has fake leather which gets very hot in the sunlight... ...but then you grip that perfect steering wheel, put your foot down and all is forgiven. The grip is unimaginable. The brakes are a treat. The engine growls on start-up and wants you to drive it. There's an ethos running through AMG cars that separates them from Mercedes. Basically, you're sad when you get out. You're happy when you get back. - Perfect car 10/10.

  • @losmosquitos1108
    @losmosquitos11086 жыл бұрын

    Concerning the starter key: there is a small easteregg: The start/stop engine button can simply be pulled off and beneath it you will find the normal ignition keyhole where you can put your key in (as a backup). I recognized it in your vid: it exactly looks like in my CLS 63 S so it should work here too. Thank you for your extremely entertaining review! Regards from Europe, Hans :) PS: I had a Focus RS 2017 and sold it. Cyl head gasket problem. But aside that you simply can' compare it to a GLA 45. The RS was built on a front drive Focus platform. They had to squeeze in a tiny transmission shaft into the tunnel together with the exhaust. The dampers are ridiculously hard, the trunk volume is pathetic due to the fourwheel drive. For all this and its size it is too expensive. Nah, Ford has gone in a wrong direction with this. The best hothatches are Audi RS3 and this GLA 45.... :)

  • @chia-kengpeterchen5614
    @chia-kengpeterchen56145 жыл бұрын

    You guys make car review great to watch again (like the old Top Gear). Next up is KBB,. Makes me wanna go out and buy a new car. Keep up the great work

  • @kclark8080
    @kclark80806 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Quick point: The push button is removable so that the key can be inserted and used. Sometimes the keyless-go system has to be re-calibrated; and removal of button and insert key is how you do it. Right on point, other than that. Love the Focus RS and this vehicle. I've been on track with the GLA45 so its hard to pick against it, but I don't doubt the GLA45 is more refined.

  • @stephan97
    @stephan976 жыл бұрын

    We got a CLA 45 and I cannot stop downshifting, it NEVER gets old. The crackles and pops are amazing

  • @TheStraightPipes

    @TheStraightPipes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Always downshift

  • @lewestbrookinfo1038
    @lewestbrookinfo10386 жыл бұрын

    Wow Nice vid

  • @nathancruz1224
    @nathancruz12245 жыл бұрын

    The push to start buttom actually comes off when you pull it and then you can use the key as a regular key by sticking it in and turning it fun little Easter egg

  • @muzzzai1130
    @muzzzai11306 жыл бұрын

    i love how these chemistry talk among them

  • @mihirphadke1256
    @mihirphadke12566 жыл бұрын

    I'd get the civic type r over the focus but the AMG over all of them

  • @harrismi7
    @harrismi76 жыл бұрын

    This is kind of an odd vehicle to me. Is it a car, is it a CUV, is it a hot hatch? It doesn't seem to clearly fit in any of those categories. But I really like the exhaust pops and the dashboard. I'm glad MB did something different on the interior, I would not have expected that from them.

  • @johnsyeats2044

    @johnsyeats2044

    6 жыл бұрын

    So Mercedes takes an A-Class hatch, jacks it up a bit and calls it a GLA. Then they take the GLA, shoehorn a 375hp motor in it, lower it back down and it becomes a GLA45! So it's a jacked up, lowered hatch. Or was that a jacked up, lowered CUV? I don't know any more!

  • @BasuSatwik

    @BasuSatwik

    6 жыл бұрын

    Crossover

  • @Skelkro

    @Skelkro

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's a crossover

  • @Catalina._

    @Catalina._

    6 жыл бұрын

    John Yeats Nah you twisted your mind, it's just a *jacked up lowered down big hot hatchback small sports crossover utility vehicle*

  • @gianhet

    @gianhet

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's a more practical a class so its a hot hatch imo

  • @jgvazquez14
    @jgvazquez146 жыл бұрын

    The funny thing is I was just thinking about the GLA and then look what popped up 👍🏽👍🏽 love it

  • @samuellongdon9932
    @samuellongdon99326 жыл бұрын

    Stay gold straight pipes!!! 💛💛💛💛💛

  • @vincentlau1309
    @vincentlau13094 жыл бұрын

    this is the most beautiful car. Change my mind

  • @InteriorDesignAnderson
    @InteriorDesignAnderson6 жыл бұрын

    I actually prefer the A45 CLA45 and GLA45 without the body kit. Looks sleeker.

  • @Sal_theofficial

    @Sal_theofficial

    6 жыл бұрын

    BMW ///M you kinda make apoint, but tbh the a45 with aero kit looks sick and also this

  • @InteriorDesignAnderson

    @InteriorDesignAnderson

    6 жыл бұрын

    S it’s the canards at the front that kill it for me

  • @whygamewhy

    @whygamewhy

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@InteriorDesignAnderson I actually have the wing and diffuser but no carnard. Lol do t know how that happened. The dealer just gave it to me like that.

  • @raccs600

    @raccs600

    3 жыл бұрын

    true

  • @juniorleester7783
    @juniorleester77836 жыл бұрын

    Love you guys review now I will need to get a gla 45

  • @SmeekPeek
    @SmeekPeek6 жыл бұрын

    Got a 2015 A45 AMG with loads of popz!! Love it😄🚗💨

  • @gt3sam193
    @gt3sam1936 жыл бұрын

    Notification squad where u at 👊🏻

  • @ociabi
    @ociabi6 жыл бұрын

    make a 2019 rdx apec videoooooo pleaaasee

  • @biscuitninja
    @biscuitninja5 жыл бұрын

    I like it, glad they fixed the controls were super awkward before.

  • @rayjeremy878
    @rayjeremy8786 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video quality!

  • @SeerWS
    @SeerWS6 жыл бұрын

    This was my dream car a year ago. Ended up saving some money and getting a golf r. Def the right decision. *2-3 years ago wtf time you flyin

  • @RiodaRanger

    @RiodaRanger

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ersan Seer how much did you spend? I got a mazda 3

  • @dopeoxide

    @dopeoxide

    6 жыл бұрын

    How come you went golf r?

  • @cabogie

    @cabogie

    6 жыл бұрын

    This was my "attainable" dream car for a while too, about a year ago. At some point I fell in love with the M2 and coughed up a bit more $$$ and bought that instead though. No regrets.

  • @techmaster777

    @techmaster777

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ersan Seer My dream car was a 918 spyder but had to settle for something cheaper rn :(

  • @DriveVersity
    @DriveVersity6 жыл бұрын

    I agree with Jacob on the button placement. Why is your suspension button next to your heated seats button :/ seems like an easy mistake to make if you're just trying to warm up your butt and you end up changing your suspension settings. Otherwise badass car nothing really to complain about. If people really want a luxury hot hatch then Mercedes has them covered...but then there's the Golf R 😂 maybe not as luxurious, but still pretty cool.

  • @TheStraightPipes

    @TheStraightPipes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes!!!

  • @DriveVersity

    @DriveVersity

    6 жыл бұрын

    TheStraightPipes :p

  • @BasuSatwik

    @BasuSatwik

    6 жыл бұрын

    I don't think I would think too much about button placement on a performance car.

  • @DJ.Skyhawk
    @DJ.Skyhawk6 жыл бұрын

    Yesss been waiting for this vid, thanks!

  • @williamgeorge4939
    @williamgeorge49396 жыл бұрын

    Close to 200K, good job guys

  • @jaysonjavier2043
    @jaysonjavier20436 жыл бұрын

    When your fave car youtubers make a video of your dream car! Ahhhh!!!

  • @PistonPerspective

    @PistonPerspective

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jayson Javier we just bought one

  • @averagebro413

    @averagebro413

    6 жыл бұрын

    if thats your dream car, you have problems with your dreams

  • @TheModerateAdvocate

    @TheModerateAdvocate

    6 жыл бұрын

    He probably means aspirational car. A nice car you can get if you just save up or get that promotion at work. Dream cars are more like 6 figure cars that 99.9% of people won't even get to drive much less own.

  • @BIG_TOE

    @BIG_TOE

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aim higher lol

  • @vincentlee9638

    @vincentlee9638

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dream bigger bro.

  • @milos637
    @milos6376 жыл бұрын

    Its not older key you can remove the button and start your car with that key if start stop stops working

  • @TheStraightPipes

    @TheStraightPipes

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oh wild!

  • @footballlgnd2
    @footballlgnd26 жыл бұрын

    Great reviews - subbed. Btw you can remove the start button by pulling on it to reveal the hidden ignition compartment :)

  • @stevenagy88
    @stevenagy886 жыл бұрын

    Love the sleeper looks.

  • @addicted8914
    @addicted89146 жыл бұрын

    Best car ever invented ever.

  • @inflatable2
    @inflatable26 жыл бұрын

    Shame you guys do not have access to the BMW 1 series in North America.. Because the BMW M140i for me is the ultimate hot hatch right now.. It's also the last of the Mohicans with it's oldskool (3.0L turbo) inline 6-cylinder and RWD.. Sure there is the M240i and M2, but those are a bit more expensive and coupes, not hatches..

  • @iJeshu

    @iJeshu

    6 жыл бұрын

    inflatable2 I drive a 120i 2017. There is a lot of traffic in my country so auto its better than manual. Its not on the level of the m140i but its an incredible car. Best decision I ever made!!

  • @stephan97

    @stephan97

    6 жыл бұрын

    It doesn’t count because it’s not a 4 cylinder so bmw needs to go 😂

  • @darek4488

    @darek4488

    6 жыл бұрын

    M140i and M240i cost almost exactly the same here in Poland. They have the exact same option list. You can choose AWD vs RWD and double-clutch vs manual in both. They have the same performance, but the 2-series body is longer so it is slightly more stable. Some people however like twitchy and snappy so they can have a 1-series.

  • @raymondtan4305

    @raymondtan4305

    6 жыл бұрын

    coming to U.S. 2019 www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2019-bmw-1-series-ar163870.html

  • @inflatable2

    @inflatable2

    6 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately that will be the new gen that switches from RWD to FWD.. So it will lose much of it's charm.. If it loses the 6-cylinders as well then it's nothing special anymore, just another 4-cylinder FWD hatchback like all the rest..

  • @oa.jay.m3468
    @oa.jay.m34683 жыл бұрын

    You guys did an amazing job

  • @petermoygannon698
    @petermoygannon6984 жыл бұрын

    I got gla45 yellow night. it's fun to drive . still happy after 1 year.

  • @blakeosbun6371
    @blakeosbun63716 жыл бұрын

    They desperately need to redesign the interior

  • @PipeOPhile
    @PipeOPhile6 жыл бұрын

    I know pops and crackles are super popular right now but is anyone else besides me kinda.. over it? (No need to say no)

  • @DaMusturd

    @DaMusturd

    5 жыл бұрын

    Leuff I prefer engine/turbo/supercharger sound

  • @vashsant

    @vashsant

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its not even a great pop n crackle. You want exhaust sound? Maserati.

  • @DaMusturd

    @DaMusturd

    5 жыл бұрын

    vashsant maseratis are slow as balls though, can get gapped by a 30,000$ Dodge Charger

  • @techmaster777

    @techmaster777

    5 жыл бұрын

    Brendan Obrien or a 60,000 dollar charger hellcat ;)

  • @larryzeldin7561

    @larryzeldin7561

    5 жыл бұрын

    I’m with you. This whole pop and crackle shit is corny and it’s just to much. Once in a while is cool like maybe when I’m at wide open throttle. Neighbor of mine has a bmw 340i that popped and crackled stock but he put a down pipe and catback exhaust and did a tune so now it does it so loud every time he lets off the gas,it does such loud pops in traffic. It’s embarrassing and people think it’s a gun firing

  • @DeeJayAdverb
    @DeeJayAdverb6 жыл бұрын

    YESSSSS!! Great seeing you boys last night!!

  • @sic22l
    @sic22l6 жыл бұрын

    I really like the looks without the aero kit. It's a little sleeper right now. I'm glad that they fixed the gearbox and softened the suspension - both things were a bit harsh before the face-lifting.

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