Mercedes GLA: Rebecca Jackson tests the first step on Merc's SUV ladder

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The Mercedes GLA is a rival to the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 - and along with those cars it shows just how far compact premium SUVs have come in recent years. Rebecca Jackson tries the 2020 GLA 220d to see how it fares.
Written review: www.cargurus.co.uk/research/M...
Pros
Muscular and athletic styling
Sharp to drive
Superb infotainment system
Cons
Mercedes has an iffy reputation for reliability
The 45 S is very expensive to fuel
Headroom is a little tight in the back
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Пікірлер: 78

  • @ifyouarefeelingsinister
    @ifyouarefeelingsinister3 жыл бұрын

    I like the way the presenter is dressed as inspector gadget

  • @Silver-st2zq

    @Silver-st2zq

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂

  • @aarongreen121

    @aarongreen121

    3 жыл бұрын

    I rather like the presenter. The end. 😂

  • @misterg2201

    @misterg2201

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol true

  • @grahambaglin
    @grahambaglin11 ай бұрын

    Must say, i always look for Rebecca and CarGurs for reviews, well edited and such a lovely presenter.

  • @jamboreeband
    @jamboreeband3 жыл бұрын

    We bought one a few Months ago just love it, the dash is top class, the diesel version does 48 miles to the gallon that's very good really. Hey Mercedes love you to bits

  • @patrickbarks997

    @patrickbarks997

    2 жыл бұрын

    What does it do around town? mpg

  • @jamboreeband

    @jamboreeband

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@patrickbarks997 It does about 45 Miles to the gallon around town

  • @patrickbarks997

    @patrickbarks997

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamboreeband Thanks for replying. I'm impressed by that figure, it's really good.

  • @happyhero1093

    @happyhero1093

    Жыл бұрын

    how has it been so far?

  • @jamboreeband

    @jamboreeband

    Жыл бұрын

    29000 km no trouble at all

  • @craigtrigg4288
    @craigtrigg42883 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your car review rebecca your no 1 test driver i always watch you very good channel

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep613 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching the Video Review. A great 👍 looking Compact SUV

  • @michaelbates5716
    @michaelbates57162 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely lass Rebecca is and I like the simply explained reviews she does. Just ordered an amg line 200 hope to get it early next week, it's lost a few bits of specification which weren't deal breakers for us but maybe for you. Mercedes didn't offer a penny off the list price either so bear this in mind if you plan to buy one anytime soon.

  • @sakichugouken2474
    @sakichugouken24743 жыл бұрын

    i don't get why most of the reviews of the GLA are on an AMG trim and all say about the ride that is not so great on 20 inch wheels. Why would you go AMG on an SUV?

  • @seekeroftruth1223
    @seekeroftruth12233 жыл бұрын

    Just got the Executive Sport GLA 200. Its fab & far too good for a peasant like me, but I'm going to enjoy it.

  • @Thailand-mt9op

    @Thailand-mt9op

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too, it arrived yesterday

  • @paulcolmer9046
    @paulcolmer90463 жыл бұрын

    I have had one of these for 3 weeks while my Ateca is in the body shop. The handling is not sporty in AMG trim . Plus the 2.0 mild hybrid struggles get the mpg around town that my 7speed Ateca petrol does. On long trips 8 speed helps but still less mpg than a Tiguan 4 motion bi turbo I ran before the Ateca. I dislike stalk gear selector and find the head unit and digital dash less intuitive than VAG system. The way the screensize shrinks when attached via Android Auto is disappointing too. Obviously I'm not a MB fan. If you are, I'm sure you might be happy.

  • @jrs9264
    @jrs92643 жыл бұрын

    always nice to see and hear the excellent reviews by Rebecca. the A class is a cousin of the hyundai i30 , as a result of a financial relationship going back to when Daimler owned Chrysler, and by extension a third of Mitsubishi and a tenth of Hyundai. They sold Chrysler and Mitsubishi, but the Hyundai tie- in still exists. Hyundai opened up a facility in Germany near Mercedes, and they avoid competing head-on in mostly all market segments. p.s. the tie in , part ownership, resulted from hyundai building engines from mitsu designs, and chrysler doing emissions and safety engineering so mitsu could sell cars in the usa. this goes back to the 70s and 80s..

  • @roybatty4687
    @roybatty46873 жыл бұрын

    It has raised suspension that's been lowered. Great.

  • @smitbar11
    @smitbar113 жыл бұрын

    Being five foot four and a half, Rebecca has no fear of her scalp brushing the ceiling

  • @stephandolby
    @stephandolby3 жыл бұрын

    I'd be interested in knowing the British motoring press' definition of a premium manufacturer. For example, VW sometimes gets mentioned, probably just as often as Lexus, but not DS?

  • @dakosmith6
    @dakosmith63 жыл бұрын

    It would be useful to go over all the engines availavle and in detail as well.

  • @morganvon5664
    @morganvon56643 жыл бұрын

    I don't think I've ever seen this poor girl without an umbrella.

  • @jacthemuss
    @jacthemuss3 жыл бұрын

    Is it really an SUV just because Mercedes says it is? Let's be honest its just a raised hatchback

  • @pigeonpoo1823

    @pigeonpoo1823

    3 жыл бұрын

    Raised, then lowered and stiffened with massive wheels with little sidewall, no less. No German sport-line rides properly in uk, so you would have to have a serious mental disability to buy one...... that's why we see them in disabled bays. Makes sense.

  • @turbine6338
    @turbine63383 жыл бұрын

    Rebecca Jackson’s always does great

  • @stefanc4873

    @stefanc4873

    3 жыл бұрын

    She's got style. Always had. Can't argue with that. 👍

  • @bobwalsh3751
    @bobwalsh3751 Жыл бұрын

    HOLD UP. MANUAL seats on a Benz?!

  • @donlaight5943
    @donlaight59433 жыл бұрын

    Most people that buy these, buy them for the boot size.........you can get the collapsible wheel chair in it

  • @johnevans6399
    @johnevans63993 жыл бұрын

    Why not demand more humble versions for the vast majority of us.

  • @zemos777
    @zemos7773 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who dislikes the new Mercedes iPad like screens that appear as if they are glued to the dashboard.....

  • @GianlucaLucchesi

    @GianlucaLucchesi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @catalinsoare1261
    @catalinsoare12613 жыл бұрын

    "It's intuitive, once you get used to it" 🤣😂🤣

  • @roybatty4687

    @roybatty4687

    3 жыл бұрын

    With raised suspension that's been lowered.

  • @colm112
    @colm1123 жыл бұрын

    They don’t have 10 SUVs do they?

  • @qasimabbas615

    @qasimabbas615

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, gla GLB, glc, glc coupe, gle, gle coupe, gls, gls coupe, g glass, x class

  • @colm112

    @colm112

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@qasimabbas615 there is no gls coupe and x class isn’t an suv, besides it’s discontinued

  • @qasimabbas615

    @qasimabbas615

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@colm112 good point

  • @malph9216
    @malph92163 жыл бұрын

    Why do manufacturers put squared off wheels arches on cars?....just looks weird. Get some square wheels on it, would look much better ;-)

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor96523 жыл бұрын

    Lovely Jubbly video, but I just don't get the SUV thing, unless it's a R Rover or something similar.

  • @SC-fj9hm
    @SC-fj9hm3 жыл бұрын

    Nice B class...

  • @jon1801
    @jon18013 жыл бұрын

    Just another pumped-up hatchback, sadly everyone is now doing it and shouting "SUV". They are not.

  • @Mogsy28uk

    @Mogsy28uk

    3 жыл бұрын

    CUV more like.

  • @Commentator541
    @Commentator5413 жыл бұрын

    With GLB being so practical and so good looking, there really is no reason for this to exist. I it is too similar looking to an A class

  • @rw80

    @rw80

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's an A-class for older people. The A is quite low.

  • @patrickbarks997

    @patrickbarks997

    2 жыл бұрын

    A lot of people just want more visibility on the road.

  • @chrisswildlife7166
    @chrisswildlife7166 Жыл бұрын

    I had pretty high expectations with this car. Mat Watson said that you can hardly feel the bumps at all. But when I test drove it, I was quite disappointed. It was bumpy, loud road noise, and rattling sounds in the back. The A-Class I test drove was much better.

  • @pheasantplucker9903
    @pheasantplucker99033 жыл бұрын

    why review the version the least number of people will buy?

  • @erkb5381

    @erkb5381

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pretty sure the manufacturers supply the car they want to show off the most, and the journalists have little choice.

  • @rob3018
    @rob30183 жыл бұрын

    Where's the storage check ✔✅... So no banana 🍌😖🤔😝

  • @Leonfr_2022
    @Leonfr_20223 жыл бұрын

    I'll take a Q3 thanks!

  • @marklightfoot9113

    @marklightfoot9113

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chris don't I bought a brand new Q3 and it was an absolute nightmare gearbox problem after problem, and Audi customer services are next to useless, I couldn't get rid of the damn thing quick enough.

  • @Leonfr_2022

    @Leonfr_2022

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marklightfoot9113 oh wow, that's not good. So did you get rid of it then? What did you get instead?

  • @marklightfoot9113

    @marklightfoot9113

    3 жыл бұрын

    Chris I part exchanged my ford Kuga in for it, I then part exchange the Q3 in against a new Kuga, couldn't be more pleased, I can say without doubt I wouldn't ever touch another Audi again. I do like the look of these Mercedes though but again after reading reviews I'm not so sure I'd have one if these either 🤔

  • @Leonfr_2022

    @Leonfr_2022

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marklightfoot9113 oh go back around haha!! Does look pretty smart that new Kuga! Enjoy your Kuga!!

  • @23Stannerz

    @23Stannerz

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@marklightfoot9113 Was looking at a new Q3- curious if this was the manual/auto you had problems with?

  • @cdnim2358
    @cdnim23583 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs up Car Gurus if you appreciate your subscribers..

  • @dansherriff2179
    @dansherriff21792 жыл бұрын

    This is the worst car I have ever driven. Owned it for 3 months and sold it. Honestly, I was so disappointed - exactly as she describes, the driving experience is not smooth

  • @BenzinioB
    @BenzinioB3 жыл бұрын

    Call me mad, but I prefer the old one, despite итс odd looking front it was more muscular. Rebecca however is feminine as ever :)

  • @KH-ph4qi
    @KH-ph4qi3 жыл бұрын

    Man-made leather seats! I think you'll find they're effectively vinyl seats, which were popular in the 1970's, which you're stupidly paying loads of cash for & Mercedes laugh all the way to the bank as idiots have the perception these things are premium!

  • @rw80

    @rw80

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can't really compare it with the vinyl from the 70s. It really feels leather and not like what we had in the past. My previous car had real leather and my new one man-made leather and it feels the same. Not the sticky stuff we had years ago. And you don't have to kill animals.

  • @davidperry3531

    @davidperry3531

    3 жыл бұрын

    In the 1970s Mercedes called their vinyl seats MB Tex but in more recent times, it is called Artico (abb for artificial cow!) but if not described properly in the description, it could be seen as false advertising.

  • @gumpert7611
    @gumpert76113 жыл бұрын

    do some collab with Mat Watson for old time's sake

  • @moemk5396
    @moemk53963 жыл бұрын

    Z

  • @pk-zx2vb
    @pk-zx2vb3 жыл бұрын

    So without stupid 19inch wheels and hard suspension this car could be comfortable?? Naaah I don't want that?! I want to hop from bum to bum with loads of tyre noise...great.. Only idiots would put such wheels on 2.0 diesel

  • @newbeginnings8566
    @newbeginnings85663 жыл бұрын

    Overpriced and underwhelming.... 5 years down the road it will start to fall apart..

  • @neilrafferty2097
    @neilrafferty20973 жыл бұрын

    Underwhelming.

  • @BHBeckenbauer
    @BHBeckenbauer3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like a big old blob of Motability scheme dullness

  • @roystonfernandes2462
    @roystonfernandes24623 жыл бұрын

    Audi Q3 is more appealing

  • @martint251
    @martint2513 жыл бұрын

    Isn’t it boring and normal from outside ? BMW cars are more classy than nowadays Mercedes.

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