Some cars arrive as concepts and simply beg to arrive to the market. For whatever reason, they hit a note that resonates with me and the GLA concept from Mercedes-Benz is exactly that sort of design.
“The Concept GLA marks a new approach for us in the compact SUV segment – this is a sporty and more coupé-like evolution of this category of vehicle,”commentedDr Joachim Schmidt, Executive Vice President Mercedes-Benz Cars, Sales and Marketing. “The Concept GLA is a compact SUV that combines its sporting spirit with the all-round qualities of a tough, leisure-time companion. ‘Escape the everyday’ is the message that this car conveys to its driver. It also makes clear the further potential of our compact vehicle architecture, which provides the basis for the A- and B-Class models that led the German market in their respective segments in the first quarter of 2013.”
Naturally, as concepts go, this SUV has some strange materials, 20 inch wheels and a variety of other elements that will not see final production. However, as overall shapes go and a possibility of what we may see from Mercedes, I applaud it. Purposeful, powerful and even aggressive all spring to mind when taking in the form. The powerplant is a 2 litre turbo kicking out 211 bhp – with four wheel drive this would be quite an attractive package.
So, what would Car Articles offer to Mercedes? Make it. It looks like a more than worthy adversary for the Range Rover Evoque…
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