Mercedes Benz owns the crown in jacking up prices from the base model. They always offer a base model that's completely stripped and by the time you get to a decent package, the price is up by almost 30%. Yes, you pay a premium for that emblem on the hood & grille.

Love the “wood” remark. Andrea’s reaction. Classic!

The new GLA certainly looks updated. I’m neutral on it’s appearance (exterior). One of the priorities that I consider paramount, on a primary car, is how it looks at night, on the interior. I appreciate the ‘Night Life’ shots. Especially, when I drive distance at night driving in the country (+5 hrs. Ottawa to Lake Muskoka/Mont Tremblant/Lake George NY/Niagara Falls/Toronto), with everyone else asleep (including the dog). The ‘Night Life’ shots are a great idea and typically hard to find, even on Google images. Thanks for the video.

I just found you guys tonight , looked about 6 videos and the edition with comparison, night life and coffee time is the waaaaay to go for 2021 !!! Keep up the good work , your videos are pleasant to watch with this way to put all together !!! Great channel

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, thank you so much! Really glad to hear you like what we do. I hope you subscribed and will be back to watch more.

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

That leaf though, the one on the sunroof in all the shots. Thought it was a moth on my 36" monitor.

Andrea’s reaction to real wood or faux wood is killer 🤣😆😂!! Great video you two !!

@MHY558

7 ай бұрын

😂 Hilarious. Rewatched it 3 times am sure I will watch it more

“I thought you liked the REAL wood” 😂😂😂

@JDAbelRN

3 жыл бұрын

That's what she said.

Can you imagine that in this little package? Nicely done, Andrea!

This channel gives excellent informative car reviews. Good Job.

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Terrific, thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed the review.

Excellent review, Zach & Andrea, never boring! Greetings from Germany.

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. :)

Great review! Planning on making the GLA my next purchase! BTW, love Zack's Sub!

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Good eye!

Subscribed; you two are so amazing! I love you two doing something you both seem to enjoy! Cheers 🍻

Purchased a 2021 Mercedes GLA 4matic in April of this year largely based on the strength of this review. Couldn't be happier. Kept options at a minimum with the premium package, panoramic roof, heated seats and garage door opener. OTD price was $43K (USD). Feel lucky to have purchased when I did as this model configuration has literally been unavailable in the U.S. since June 2021.

I just got a 2020 GLA 250 and I absolutely love it , I’m rocking the paddle shifters all the time !

I'm sure to be in the minority, but I definitely preferred the exterior of the previous generation. This one got rather portly. The previous model had more of a sleeker sporty hatchback look. I imagine everything else is improved though. Enjoy the channel!

Somehow I just discovered your channel today. I love the QA and dual point of views.

@Motormouth...

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

I like you two. The banter works. I subscribed. From Uk. 👍🏻

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Excellent review. Just got this baby and I am loving it!!

@eliasrodriguez8234

2 жыл бұрын

Quick question have you had an major issues or anything that had been crazy expensive to repair thinking about the GLA but unsure about maintenance cost and cost of ownership

This was an excellent review. You two are great. And, the heated wheel isn’t important in Cali haha.

It’s nice to see the amber turn signals at the rear. I hate how the German brands deactivate them.

Another great video! Love them all.

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you very much. Glad you are enjoying them. :)

Stuttgart starter pack! I have to admit Mercedes is on point with there small cars and SUVs.

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job! A Mercedes-Benz dealership told me they are selling really well for them.

We just can’t get Zach’s mind outta the gutter. 😂

@Kiss__Kiss

3 жыл бұрын

Just look at his wife.. She's Gorgeous!!! lol

Great video ! Thank you ! Just bought mine yesterday ❤

I'd love to see your review of the Hybrid 250e version. Wonder when that is coming out?

I recommend getting the driver assistance package (the only package mine didn't come with) lol, unfortunately just totalled my 2021 gla :( what do you guys recommend between the gla x1 or q3. do I switch to one of those?

Great review! But I likely would never get over with that gear lever...when you would review the new q3?

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

I have a hard time getting over that lever too, but I guess if you use it everyday, you get used to it. As for the Q3 we are reviewing it in a few weeks. Looking forward to that one.

Well done review guys!👀👍

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy to hear you enjoyed it.

I really enjoyed this video. Very informative and fun. Thanks. Haha nightlife, love it

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

'Real wood" ! That boy Zack, I knew I liked your style.

The price is very reasonable for a premium brand.

@vladsaghin7644

3 жыл бұрын

Not really no, 51k steps on the upcoming GV70 territory where you get a GLC-sized, more refined, RWD-biased premium SUV

@user-yh1zm7mj9d

3 жыл бұрын

@@vladsaghin7644 genesis suv's are about $100k bro

@vladsaghin7644

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-yh1zm7mj9d A fully loaded GV80 Prestige with taxes included yes. But the GLA's 51k price tag does not include taxes. The G70 starts at 43k so the SUV equivalent, the GV70 will be well under 50k. And as I said, the GV70 is a direct competitor to the larger (and more expensive) GLC, which shows just how overpriced this GLA is

I agree with you regarding the heated seats front and back and the heated steering wheel. I find that I like the the design of the Audi and BMW more and if I was going to choose, I would go with the X1 because it's the biggest of the 3. On the other hand the BMW doesn't have blind spot detection which is weird because if you have the executive package or the parking assist the Bimmer has extra side sensors that are very sensitive so why couldn't these be used to do that function. Also you mentioned that this would be a good vehicle as a starter SUV or a younger family or second car...I also believe that this vehicle would be good as a main vehicle for a newly retired couple/empty nesters. Not sure if the Mercedes can be modified through the OBDII Bluetooth connector, app and software you can modify and change options and even power like the Dinan Tuner, BMS chip or JB4+ chip. The Audi and the Mercedes have more options included with their main package. Also I would remove the all season tires as they're noisy and keep the 18" wheels for the winter tires and get 19" aftermarket wheels with performance summer tires for summer. BTW - Was that Marine Drive in Vancouver? Such a beautiful road!

@maxwell-cole

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Heating and AC performance is not mentioned anywhere. How quickly does the heater start heating in cold weather and AC cooling in warm weather? Any info appreciated.

Just got mine! The 220D AMGline. It’s a Beaty....

Difference between gla 220d 4 matic and gla 250 please

I find the iPad display screen cheap looking. Whats bringing out the look of the interior are those vents.

You can see where Mazda is aiming at when the base GLA starts at 42 and after only a few options you're up to 51. A loaded, every option offered, Mazda3 Turbo is 36. Like Motormouth said, how much is the three pointed badge really worth to some? Curious how the CX-30 Turbo is when you get a chance to drive it this Fall/Winter! Cheers!

@austenrichardgeorge842

3 жыл бұрын

I'd take Japanese all day every day over the Germans. I have a friend in England who has a fleet of Mercedes and AMG - he owns the Widowmaker - there is only one left in the world and he has it. And he said to me every Mercedes and BMW model after about 1997 is an absolute pile of crap. All it has is the name badge but all the quality mechanical equipment has been replaced by electronic rubbish. This fellow makes some of the best Stereo equipment in the world including the parts right down to the capacitors and resistors. So he is a manufacturer himself - he is a big car enthusiast who regularly drives the Autobahn and attends racing events. Mercedes is garbage at a parts quality level so yes they ride well, they are peppy and they have nic interiors and then because the parts are shoddy - when you need to get brake pads they have to replace the rotors so brakes that would cost $250 on a Japanese car will run you $2500 on the Mercedes. The Mazda in 8 years will still be worth something - the $80,000 Mercedes will be $8,000 because everyone knows they're junk. I just don't get the "prestige" factor. The cars with the best reliability and safety should be respected more. A "luxury" brand should be BETTER than a Toyota or Mazda in terms of safety and reliability AND also be better at driving "fun" and handling and power etc. You should not take a step BACKWARDS when you pay double or triple the price. In other words, a BMW and Mercedes, and Audi should be scoring 1-2-3 all the time every time on every vehicle over a Mazda, Toyota Lexus, Honda. And yet these Germans can't even beat Hyundai and Kia or even Ford (shudder). Anytime I read the words "German Engineering" I think "Thanks for the warning" and when I see people in these cars I am not impressed at how wealthy they are I think they are suckers and Yuppies. The answer is always Miata!

Great review! I really love the look of GLA, and its one of the contenders for our second car. Just wondering, how would the car fare in snowy situations? We live in a place where it snows heavily for almost three to four months.

@9november2010

2 жыл бұрын

@GermanCarsRule Thanks for that, and yes I agree. We live in a place where the average snowfall is more than 300 centimeters. Our first car is an Audi Q series, and haven't had any issues driving in heavy or deep snow. I am really keen on the GLA because of its size and looks. Just curious about its performance in heavy winter.

@9november2010

2 жыл бұрын

@GermanCarsRule Thanks for all the info, appreciate it! Ground clearance is certainly a key point. In peak winter, its quite easy to find some of the big brand cars stuck in snow here.

I test drove GLB 2021 but I felt the cabin is not quite and wind noise is high at 75 MPH, I can hear all kind of traffic noises from outside while driving on interstate. I felt for a SUV of that caliber to be more perfect or I am the only one who had this issue, Andrea?

Hey guys, you two are ohlala, parfaits.

The night life section is fantastic cause I'm one of those people whoe are so into the lights of a car.... interior and exterior!!! THANK YOU!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you so much! Really glad to hear you like it. :)

Awesome video and the vehicle. One question tho. With large touchscreen, would the sun block it to see anything?

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I didn't notice the sun blocking the screen at all, it was quite good.

@marcelstanford430

3 жыл бұрын

I have heard other reviewers mention the display is so bright and clear on these that a hood is not needed for the sun.

@10OF9OFBORG

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreaspencer9813 Thank you and That’s awesome! 👍🏻👍🏻

Andrea you are gorgeous in pink! Best dressed car reviewer, love it.

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words. :)

MINI Countryman S or JCW?

I’m not a fan of these FWD based entry level offerings from luxury brands, but i can’t deny their objective of making money.

yes if heated steering wheel is 250 just effing include it

This vs cr v?

Great review for this awesome vehicle. I will get one. Thank you. Love you Andrea

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The Amg Gla 35 their is no option for heated steering wheel that sucks...yes especially in canada. At least offer it as an option so you can pay the $250.

Andrea really representing the womans view with these. Absolutely a beautiful woman too.

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words!

I love the new GLA ! 🤩

Does this thing have spare tire or its on RFTs?

@nomore6939

3 жыл бұрын

in the uk its a tube of gunk ...

How does it compare to the QX50, they are probably similarly priced.

@xorbitman

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion it falls short. For example it doesn't have power folding mirrors.

Great review as always, but I think you are missing very important questions especially for new buyers about engine reliability and maintenance cost. That’s why some people pick Lexus because of its reliable engine. What’s your take on it? I really like the Mercedes interior and exterior design, but just hesitant about it’s reliability & maintenance cost down the road. Would you say Mercedes is just for good leasing

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

The issue with reliability is that these are all-new cars with new engines and transmissions etc, so reliability isn't known yet.

@studio4life1

3 жыл бұрын

@@Motormouth... thank you for your response. What’s the reliability and maintenance cost for its previous engine?

I would add the 2021 Mazda CX 5 turbo as a competitor.

Amg gla 35 intelligence drive package no longer available

I’d love to see a comparison test against the GLC, more options vs. a little more size? Interior materials are better in the GLC and as they discount them, is it really any more expensive?

You cannot leave out a comparison of this size luxury SUV & leave out Acura, Lexus & Infinity !

Is this price in canadian .thanks .

@Motormouth...

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

How do you think this compares to the GLB? I have one kid (13 year old); will this be big enough or is the GLB better? thx

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Try them both, they're both based on the same platform, engines and interior features but the glb is bigger.

@sharifreiman4213

3 жыл бұрын

@@Motormouth... yeah I'm torn b/c I'm used to driving small cars (Lexus IS 250 sedan) but maybe GLB more practical? thx so much

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

@@sharifreiman4213 Try them and see which you like, the GLB is boxier

For the last few years, whenever I see a new car for a 50k which is somewhat well equipped and quick but not really, I just can't stop thinking - but you could get a fully loaded Stinger with so much more power, tech and fun for this money... =) especially when the new one is coming ;)

As long as she doesn’t like the “strange” Wood!

Cant even get a heated steering wheel in the uk

Front wheel drive?

@darkroom8317

2 жыл бұрын

4matic

I like the interiors of Benz now but as far as this car is concerned something about the exterior does not attract me, perhaps needs a slight more longer stretch. Seems a little eggy to me.

Looks like a Rogue

This has got no electric motor, yet its city mileage is more than on highway! That is bit confusing..😊

The same car costs €74,000 Euro in the Netherlands or $109,989.16 Canadian dollars. So if you talk about expensive, come and look at the car prices in the Netherlands!!

cad 51-58 k for a subcompact, even so called premium. Only if you are a snob. For the same money you get Acura RDX, way bigger and more reliable, on the higher side of the price spectrum you are getting Mdx .

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the RDX is an excellent choice and with the new MDX coming out, I believe it will sell really well. Good value for what you get.

@gs98999

3 жыл бұрын

You can say the same thing about RDX and a Dodge Journey for example. It is bigger, and much less expensive than an Acura RDX. All these makes/models have a certain appeal and are priced according to that. That’s why a Porsche Macan for example is even more expensive than this MB...

I have never purchased a new car, or any car based on the posted HP number. IMO this is an internet generation protocol mindset.

@ramspace

3 жыл бұрын

Do you drive a Toyota or Honda?

@FrankySilverFace

3 жыл бұрын

@@ramspace Fair question. I have a new Camry SE 4cyl. What's more important to me was resale and reliability. Since power and fuel mileage is similar within the segment, actual HP numbers were irrelevant in my decision. Dealer and product reputation were far more important to me. IMO if someone buys a certain model over another due to 7 to 20 hp they're not buying what they really like. They're buying what they've been convinced to buy or what they think others will be impressed by.

Taxi cab in Europe.

The size of this car doesn’t matter. ... She seems skeptical 👀

Looks like a Buick... For double the price.

Water bottle test 👍

@robertduklus6555

3 жыл бұрын

45 dollars water bottle test.

GLA is not in the same class as X3 and Q3, I think you are looking for GLC. GLA is competitor to X1 and Q1

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Q1 not sold here and we did say X1.

51,000.00 I'd be lucking at Lexus RX350

zork spingler? haha

No sunglasses on Andrea?

@nickr3441

3 жыл бұрын

Look up

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

No it wasn't sunny....lol! I guess I have to wait for spring/summer. :)

First, I am upset GLB went up by about $2500 from 2020 to 2021 model

@robertduklus6555

3 жыл бұрын

must be the CETA benefit, did they put any extra equipment with the price increase ?

Haven’t watched yet. Guessing your wife loved it!!! EH?

The seats looks smaller than c class

Of the 5 cars in this category, which one is the most reliable over 200,000 kilometres?

@ohcanadaeh

3 жыл бұрын

None. Premium car brands generally are not reliable and do not ranked high in reliability study by Consumer Reports or equivalent. For premium car buyers it's the premium driving experience and the badge that matter. They often switch cars every few years and getting their money's worth is not high on their priorities. Most of the premium cars are endless money pits after a few years on the road. That's why premium cars are often leased rather than purchased.

@ramspace

3 жыл бұрын

@@ohcanadaeh I think you are correct. I would love to own a GLA, but I have no propensity to sponser an endless money pit. I like to own a car but not as a disposable item.

It's just a rav 4

@austenrichardgeorge842

3 жыл бұрын

It's not as good as a Rav 4. Drive them both to 300,000km and see how many times each will need to be repaired and for how much. The Mercedes won't even make it that long - it will be lucky to get out of the warranty. Even the RAV 4 Hybrid has a 10 year 250,000Km warranty on the thing. Those BMW hybrids 4 year 80,000KM - and Mercedes is no better. It's a joke. The German car name badges say to people that the owners are nitwits for paying double or triple a Japanese car for worse reliability and high maintenance. I understand a luxury sports car - a Mercedes sports car or BMW - you expect to put money into repairs - but an SUV is bonkers. The marginal improvement they have over a Toyota, Lexus, Acura, Subaru, Mazda, and the atrocious reliability and ridiculous upcharge for the parts and labour to fix them makes their owners look dumb. Buy a RAV 4 or Highlander or Subaru Outback for family hauling and get yourself a Posche or Mercedes AMG etc for the expensive handling and expensive fun.

Too much money for too little car. Too many options at their price point. Almost 50k for a sub compact😕

i have the 2021 GLA in the past i had 2011 CLA, 2015 E-CLASS, 2014 CLA my 2014 CLA drove way more smooth than my 2021 GLA. the price i paid to own a mercedes, i shouldn't have my head jolt when driving my car. you can feel the gears way to much. i won't be keeping this car long, it drives that bad..

Guys you have to improve the way you transition through segments, it's annoyingly amateurish and ruins the experience.

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback.

Just can’t imagine paying that much money and then paying even more for gas...model y for me

this one is way better than the GLC.

I'm going to have to put it in S for Shit again. Not the review, but the car

@andreaspencer9813

3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness not the review!!!

@nickr3441

3 жыл бұрын

@@andreaspencer9813 you guys are great. Btw, do you know what happened to max landi?

in California this car is for Teenage Girls The first several Brand new Second Gen GLA's i saw were all full of teen girls with Their Athletic wear, starbucks and tiny dogs lol. Its a car for "Becky and her besties! OMG"

@IKhanNot

3 жыл бұрын

Plus they all upload to TikTok every day.

@thegreatgatsbygatsby474

3 жыл бұрын

Wow really? This car is quite expensive

@redriver15262

3 жыл бұрын

@@thegreatgatsbygatsby474 not for L.A, bmw 3 series and mercedes C class are EVERYWHERE and so are these "cheaper" Luxury cars lol they're common for young people lol

@thegreatgatsbygatsby474

3 жыл бұрын

@@redriver15262 I see, im from Asia and here cars like Benz, BMW and Audi are quite expensive to buy.

Money Pit. Don't buy it. Wait until warranty is over? You better get second home loan to fix this SUV?

weird review, so lame

@Motormouth...

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, happy new year

the Mazda CX-5 Signature could be a near luxury competitor

Audis have better fit and finish, and BMWs drive better. So if you buy a Benz, you get a car that’s not quite as well finished as an Audi, and which drives almost as well as a BMW. Unfortunately, Mercedes-Benz is the worst premium carmaker for customer support. They are the Antichrist at this. This company seems to think Consumer Law is optional, or negotiable. Something those dicks are above. They are complete assholes when you have a problem, and they will fight you every inch of the way - to the point of exhaustion. Mercedes-Benz seems to think it’s doing you a favor by allowing you to drive one of ‘their’ cars. And they are total money pits. My strong advice is: Buy a BMW or a Lexus.

This looks so much better than that stupid BMW. I don't understand why people buy BMW. 🤔

@bassandtrebleclef

3 жыл бұрын

Image, brand, ego. Same reasons people buy most things.

@MrHW1968

3 жыл бұрын

@@bassandtrebleclef Well people should do some research before buying crap.

@ramspace

3 жыл бұрын

I remember reading Road & Track 40 years ago and Bimmers were the Ultimate Driving Machines. Now, they are competing on gadgets and disposability. When I was young I was dreaming to own one until I discovered the Scirocco and GTI at half the price and dealers everywhere. Plus, no snob value.

@xorbitman

3 жыл бұрын

@@ramspace VW's have their reliability issues and some older people would look funny driving a vehicle meant for 20 somethings....I had 2 so I know what I'm talking about.

@xorbitman

3 жыл бұрын

I find that the BMW and Audi are better looking especially from the side and rear. Not to fond of that melted butter look. The interiors in the Bimmers and Audis are nice too. I remember the early Mercedes SUV's, my friends that drove them spent half their time driving to the dealership for mechanical issues. I would wait a while to see what the driver reviews are after a year or two. X1's and especially the X3 are very well manufactured and the X3 has excellent reviews overall from Consumer Reports, in fact one of the highest for any vehicle that they've tested recently.