Mercedes-Benz GLA (2023) Price & Specs

Pricing for the facelifted Mercedes-Benz GLA has quietly appeared on the German brand’s local configurator. Here’s how much you’ll pay in South Africa…

The Mercedes-Benz GLA was handed a subtle facelift earlier in 2023. With the updated version of the H247-generation crossover heading to South Africa later this year, pricing has quietly been added to the local configurator.

As before, the range comprises a pair of engine derivatives: the GLA200 and the GLA200d. Priced from R887 455, the GLA200 employs a turbocharged 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine driving the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, though the mid-cycle refreshed has seen mild-hybrid assistance added. Peak outputs thus come in at 120 kW (with an additional 10 kW available for short periods) and 270 Nm.

*The SA range comprises the GLA200 and GLA200d (Europe’s 250e pictured).*

Then there’s the GLA200d, which kicks off at R922 283. This likewise front-driven variant’s 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel motor makes an unchanged 110 kW and 320 Nm, maximum outputs that are delivered via an 8-speed dual-clutch cog-swapper.

While the Progressive trim line ships standard, buyers have the option of specifying the popular AMG Line kit (R29 000) as well as the Night Package (R12 900). In terms of equipment, Mercedes-Benz SA includes the Advanced Package as standard, though customers can upgrade to the Advanced Plus Package (R30 000), the Premium Package (R65 000) and the Premium Plus Package (R119 000), with each adding progressively more kit.

The colour palette gains a new Spectral Blue Metallic hue, while available alloy wheels range in size from the standard 18-inch items to AMG-style 20-inch versions. Other individual options include a panoramic sliding sunroof (R16 400), a Burmester surround-sound system (R19 800), the Driving Assistance Package (R42 171) and an upgrade to the MBUX Navigation Premium system (R15 295).

So, what sort of styling updates have been applied to the GLA? Well, the standard model gains a redesigned grille with vertical louvres, while the restyled front bumper features what Mercedes-Benz calls “visual underride protection”. There are also new lighting signatures, front and back. Inside, the free-standing dual screen comprises a 7-inch instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch infotainment display as standard.