Mercedes-Benz GLA, AMG GLE 53 Coupe Facelifts Launched in India Starting at Rs 50.5 Lakh

Mercedes-Benz India has kicked off the year 2024 with the launch of the new GLA and the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe priced at Rs 50.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 1.85 crore (ex-showroom) respectively. As part of their 2024 prime launch event, the German carmaker has made significant improvements to the GLA's design and interior. At the forthcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024, the premium manufacturer will be showcasing their new models. The upgraded GLE 53 Coupe, the redesigned GLA, and the futuristic EQG electric SUV concept are all expected to be the show-stoppers at this car show. Here's everything you need to know about the new GLA facelift and the AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe.

Mercedes-Benz GLA

The Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift comes with slight but obvious upgrades over its predecessor. It comes in three variants and is priced between Rs 50.50 lakh and Rs 56.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Notably, the front end now has body-coloured wheel arches instead of the old black plastic ones. Updated bumpers, revised LED tail lights, new alloy wheels, an updated front grille, and new LED headlamps with a distinctive LED DRL pattern are some of the changes this SUV gets.

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More noticeable are the practical upgrades found within the redesigned GLA, which include the newest Mercedes touch-control steering wheels. As part of the redesign, the centre console's big trackpad has been removed, and 10.25-inch screens have been added for infotainment and the driver's display. A 360-degree camera, ambient lighting, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and several cabin improvements are among the additional amenities.

There are no changes to the 2024 GLA's engine lineup from its outgoing model. Powering the vehicle are two engines: one 2.0-litre diesel with 187bhp and 320Nm of torque, and another 1.3-litre turbo-petrol with 160bhp and 270nm of torque. The diesel version comes with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the petrol version comes with a seven-speed DCT.

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Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe

The GLE (unveiled last year) and GLE Coupe facelift have almost identical front ends. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the GLE Coupe will offer only the 53 AMG variant in India. The GLE 53 Coupe follows the same pattern as the regular GLE facelift in terms of exterior and interior styling while adding some small modifications and improvements over the previous model. The GLE 53 Coupe and regular GLE both get facelifts, although they're very similar in terms of the general changes made to the exterior and inside.

With a price tag of Rs 1.85 crore (ex-showroom), the AMG GLE 53 Coupe competes with the Porsche Cayenne Coupe, while the GLA will challenge the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3.