Mercedes-Benz GLA, AMG GLE 53 Coupe Facelifts to Launch in India on January 31: Here's What to Expect

Having launched the refreshed GLS in India on January 8 this year, Mercedes-Benz India has announced the launch date of the facelifted GLA and AMG GLE 53 coupe. The second-generation GLA and the second-generation GLE 53 coupe will go on sale in their new avatars on January 31, 2024. While the price announcement is still a few days away, here is what you can expect:

2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA: Exterior, Interior, Powertrain 

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA made its India debut at the Auto Expo 2020 in February, followed by its launch in May 2021. For the model year 2024, the German manufacturer will give the GLA a few styling tweaks. These include a revamped front grille, new LED headlamps with a new-pattern LED DRL, a body-coloured finish around wheel arches, reworked bumpers, redesigned LED tail lights, and new alloy wheels.

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On the inside, the changes will be limited to an updated MBUX infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a reversing camera, and ambient lighting. 

In terms of the powertrain, the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA is expected to come equipped with a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine and a 2.0-litre diesel engine, although in different states of tune. Expect the GLA facelift to get 48V mild-hybrid technology, delivering an extra power boost. Overseas, this model receives a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, and a 2.0-litre diesel engine. 

Price-wise, the new GLA will hold a slight premium over the existing model (Rs 48.50 lakh, ex-showroom). Once launched in India, it will take on the likes of the BMW X1 and the Audi Q3.

2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe: Exterior, Interior, Powertrain 

Meanwhile, the 2024 iteration of the performance-oriented AMG GLE 53 coupe will be nearly identical to its standard SUV sibling from the front. However, a point of difference between them will be a coupe-like roofline at the rear. The interior too will be quite similar to the regular GLE. 

Under the hood, the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 coupe will likely receive a 429bhp, 3.0-litre, turbo petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid technology that adds another 22bhp. Power will be sent to all four wheels through a 9-speed automatic transmission, resulting in 0 to 100km/h expected time of 5.3 seconds. 

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Expect the AMG GLE 53 coupe to be priced at around Rs 1.3 crore (ex-showroom, India). Upon launch, it will compete against the likes of the Audi Q8, the BMW X6 and the Porsche Cayenne Coupe.