2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA35 review

[@TheStraightPipes]

Is this a hot hatch or a hot SUV or is it even hot at all?

[@justsomepandawithinternet]

Lukr warm

[@Mahbub556]

It is a cheap soccer mom cuv with no relation to amg heritage whatsoever

[@hermesfabriciomartinez6583]

Doesn't matter, for sure it's one of the Ugliest Mercedez recently Made

[@EHCX___]

absolutely don‘t like its styling 😬

[@lynseypaddock2923]

Hot SUV

[@sam...4299]

Can you believe they they started out from nothing and now are my favorite car review channel

[@TheStraightPipes]

We can't even believe it

[@MarcYanOfficial]

But everyone starts from nothing lol

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

The Universe started out from nothing too. Coincidence?...I think not. Great video and review as always guys.

[@driftinsti]

Yes

[@evanneiswanger]

Just got my start at the bottom, (writing for a car website), hopefully in a few years I’ll be here 💪🏼

[@TheSengga]

Looks like a cross between a Toyota Matrix and Buick Encore with some Mercedes thrown in

[@ObeytheMonkey]

It looks like a Subaru.

[@williamlong2682]

When I first saw it, I thought they fed a Ford Escape a jellybean

[@realteamme]

Totally an Encore

[@jamesbutson6347]

Toyota matrix's are bulletproof this would prolly be done after 200k max

[@tim3172]

For the bargain price of just under $47,500 US with no options... and you WILL want options.

[@CarSauce]

Imagine pulling up to say hello to your favourite KZbinrs, and then they call you out for driving like a hoon 😆

[@Ojisan642]

That’s a compliment around here 😀

[@levilangley8744]

2 weeks ago?🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@matnice5045]

@@levilangley8744 Patreon 🤡🤡🤡

[@sabretechv2]

Happened on the smoking tire lol

[@Plymothquin]

From certain angles it reminded me of a Pontiac Vibe 🤣

[@tango_oscar]

Agreed

[@pratikpramanik7782]

Honestly, not a bad thing in my opinion... just kinda sucks for Benz

[@cokedframework]

Jus stfu

[@BlueRidgePhantom]

I'm getting some bad vibes from that comment lol

[@DUNGSTA]

@@pratikpramanik7782 that's definitely not a good thing wth

[@tigernosestudios1894]

This thing is smoothed out like a Mazda now. Gimme back those hard cuts.

[@iCarlyfan4534]

and mazdas are kind of the opposite now lmao

[@nikomoin7604]

What u mean Mazdas look good atm

[@tigernosestudios1894]

@@nikomoin7604 who wants their merc AMG to look like a Mazda? Not I

[@itsweetened]

@@nikomoin7604 yeah but they have a smooth design, and Mercedes have always been pretty cut. And I do not like new Mercedes design language

[@harrismi7]

Darn, No A-class hatch in the US, we have to settle for the A sedan, the GLA, or CLA "Coupe".

[@yes8032]

That sucks soo bad

[@e70_x5_guy4]

I wish we had the A Class Hatchback

[@yes8032]

@@arrogen2831 we have the a class sedan in europe

[@Michael0697]

@@arrogen2831 it's ok, it's unreasonable to expect you to know every exact model of every car company, but honestly, why would Mercedes release a sedan in America, but not in Europe? Do you know how America views sedans? 🤣

[@futurepharmdman]

The US gets the A35 sedan. I would know...

[@rayyue2120]

I bought this 2 months ago with the optional vision package (360 degree camera + multi beam headlights). I chose the GLA35 over the A35 because: - backseat headroom and legroom - I have tall friends and tall family - panamericana grill - slightly higher ground clearance - exactly what Jakub said, I always scrapped my old hatchback’s front bottom when entering. I loved the A35, it handled better and had little pops and bangs which the GLA35 doesn’t In short, if you need better legroom and you need slightly better off-road capability, go GLA35 like me. Otherwise the A35 is cheaper and much more fun

[@govinlock8568]

I brought subcompact CUV because of that. I prefer hatchbacks but many ramps around my town aren't designed for a sedan because majority vehicles here are body on frame MPV so front bumpers scrapped a lot if not careful.

[@mikehawk120]

Agreed. I had the A35 amd loved it, but didn’t get any real extras and I really wanted to active dampers and a few other o-irons like Sirius and nav. (Was told i could download it off the app, but cannot). Traded it in and now have a the g;a45 with those options. Love this lil beast.

[@mohkg1017]

This car looks wack asf

[@roarbahamut9866]

My exact thought when I saw the thumbnail.

[@MaggotCZ]

such a ugly shopping cart that is lmao

[@cashkenterprises5584]

The old one looked better

[@Fvckjus]

your drunk 😭😭

[@geomaster38x77]

When you realize have the comments are from 2 weeks ago

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

lol

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

Its because they release this sooner to their patroen and youtube supporters.

[@troymokwe18]

@@Omgiamsotriggered wait your saying is that they get the video early before us??

[@Omgiamsotriggered]

@@troymokwe18 You didnt know this? They mention this almost every video. Its a perk of being a money supporter.

[@troymokwe18]

@@Omgiamsotriggered k. Thank you.

[@cuptanp.r.2229]

i think we can finally agree on Jakub’s and Yuri’s stage names - Jakub’s being ‚I have an iPhone now’ and Yuri’s ‚Bad-back’ love you guys 😂

[@pjkr123]

Old GLA looks much better, this one looks like b class with claddings :(

[@maxx.a8302]

Nah the old GLA looked like the old A-Class and the old A-Class looked really ugly. This looks like the new A-class which looks the better than the old A class

[@chriskonte1909]

I expected much better comments. I work at a dealership. The old A-Class was horrible to get in and out of. The GLA was really no differene just a little bit higher but the doors were still to small so I always had to duck. I don't know about the new GLA but I expect it to be much more family friendly.

[@Wollmammut]

The old GLA was the ugliest Mercedes they ever built.

[@hsy831]

Exactly mate :/

[@theo7340]

My mom got this as a rental when she took her car in for service and it was so fun to drive honestly

[@e70_x5_guy4]

Assume the 250. What car does she have? Trying to convince my mum and dad to replace our Land Rover with a Benz

[@theo7340]

@@e70_x5_guy4 currently she’s driving a 2017 glc it’s pretty good has all the driving modes, infotainment lacking though but that’s really all of my complaints, road noise is super low

[@chriskonte1909]

@@e70_x5_guy4 Lol why? I just can't compare anything because you didn't tell me which Mercedes they should buy and which Land Rover they're drive right now 😂

[@e70_x5_guy4]

@@chriskonte1909 sorry, 2021 GLE is what I want her to get. 2012 Land Rover LR4 HSE Lux is what she has

[@Affalterbach1967]

Gimbal sideways twitch at 2:05 ? Camera vehicle may need to upgrade to Continental Tires.

[@peterfan3687]

2weeks ago？

[@Affalterbach1967]

@@peterfan3687 Patreon supporters see the draft edits and outtakes for twice as much satisfaction.

[@peanutabigal9140]

The look of that car is just incredibly boring. Btw: love your show!

[@das_mo]

Nah fam that's not for me. The Power is good but i can't get comfortable with the looks

[@thokozanigab]

Oh wow, compared to the old one, it actually looks like a small SUV now hahahaha

[@jorgefaleromazziotti1174]

Yeah and I don’t like it, Prefer older model

[@ethenjordan2010]

As it should. The GLB was introduced and then ppl buying cars didn’t want the wagon hatch style of the old gla. It’s an SUV it should look like one

[@Treeman9804]

Have a GLA 45 from 2019 before the update...love it. much more of a hot hatch than this gen and a better exhaust.

[@abbashaider8668]

Except for the cheap plastic-y interior, firm seats, outdated infotainment and so-so handling. I wouldn’t call a GLA45 a hot hatch by any stretch of the imagination. I don’t know why anyone would get that over the Golf R, oh wait I know. It’s the Mercedes badge on the front.

[@abbashaider8668]

@@effa114 Yes, I have driven one and honestly didn’t see the fuss. Its fun in a straight line and the exhaust is nice but if I just want a fast straight line car for that money I’d get a Challenger SRT. If I wanted a fun ‘crossover hatchback thing’ for the price I’d get a Porsche Macan GTS. But I just got a Golf R and spent the money I saved on making it a lot faster than a GLA45. And I know because I absolutely destroyed a GLA45 this summer on the track.

[@abbashaider8668]

@@effa114 Yeah, we all have our own tastes in cars. Even used it's not what I would go for, I could get a used Audi RS5, a C63, or an M2. Idk, for that much money, I expect a certain comfort and refinement from a car. The GLA45 does not offer that. The car I was driving had excessive wind noise going down the highway. But then again, everyone has their own priorities when buying cars.

[@TNowlan]

You have to remember that the main driving force for the SUV craze right now is so “less limber” people can get in and out of the vehicle easier (excluding the true utility and kid haulers)

[@rajatkrishnan7745]

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the videographer who tried to replicate the robot shots with his iPhone

[@Kelsoplayz]

Jakub does this funny finger flick every time that he manually shifts on paddles and it always cracks me up 😂

[@natemcneil]

3:46 am i the only one who sees a nissan qashqai in the overall shape of the rear? especially in the taillights

[@Cajun1978]

Jakub 3:53 "We have single dual round pipe". Sorry Jakub, in the states we call that dual, single round pipes

[@TheStraightPipes]

You're right. My bad

[@johnkenley4687]

Pov: you are going to ask me how i commented on this video several days ago

[@sebastianlim2499]

Patroen?

[@justsomepandawithinternet]

Banana

[@troymokwe18]

@@sebastianlim2499 what that mean. And how he comment long time ago??

[@nigellllllllll]

I honestly like Mercedes new design language. Most be one of the few.

[@jkuhede]

Finally a good looking GLA !!

[@classicnut6655]

Jeremy Kujur I agree!

[@lastnamefirstname520]

I’d call it a luke warm boxy suv like thingy

[@paulreid179]

This category of 300hp small suv's is now filled with alot of choices, SQ2, X2 35I, TROC R, JCW Countryman, etc nice time to be driver. Great stuff guys.

[@Horazzify]

I’m not cross shopping anything I just think you guys are swell and enjoyable to watch

[@evalonious]

Honestly its like a Volkswagen that has all the bells and whistles. It looks like a cross between a Golf and a Alltrack Sportwagon, especially on the inside. The hard seats, buttons and interior trim.

[@Slim1986]

Doesn't even look a Mercedes from the outside, Mercedes does have the best ambient lighting in the segment!

[@DanielLopez-xj6we]

“We got a phone holder with a little thing that comes out” - Yuri 👌🏽

[@hanspeter24]

your b-roll has just massively improved lately now on top of the game

[@ishveermalhans9726]

YESS THEY DID IT AGAIN IN THE BEGINNING

[@Cohhnnor]

3:53 jakub its dual-singles not single-duals. when you say single duals you mean its only on one side but two so you should say dual-singles so its one on each end.

[@mikeredmond1000]

My 2015 Jetta has 'single duals!' 2 round pipes on the driver side lol 😆

[@NeXTAdventures82]

😵😵😵😵😵

[@ANathan123]

I love the new styling

[@mitchelldinkin6948]

are you guys gonna test the MB GLB 35 AMG?

[@SeanRosairo]

I appreciate how Mercedes always gives cars with "BENZ" numberplates

[@garyheaton3302]

I get into a friend's new car. I immediately say - Will it rewind satellite radio? Will it fit a small cup of coffee? Box test! Visor test! Horsepower and torque?! Send it into cliche corner! They are very puzzled. Then I show them a Straight Pipes video and they are less concerned about me.

[@franzthompson6661]

How cool is that when you guys are out doing filming and you get noticed by fans great job guys take care stay safe out there

[@chrisej5987]

Keep preaching Jakob! Not being a real AMG is not the same as being a bad car. Just for posing.

[@captaineyeless488]

You can put AMG performance on the left cluster, you just hit the home button swipe over and select it

[@jjtt_2004]

I loved the way you guys reviews the cars and it's very hilarious how you guys and I loved yours videos! Keep it up guys and love you too! ❤️

[@doodles9358]

You two produce the best reviews, cos you each come at things from different angles, the best car reviews on youtube. (my humble opinion). P.S. for us dog fans can you include the Rex test on all cars not just wagons.

[@barick87]

Love you guys man , you guys are the best

[@icanmanifest]

EVERYTHING is point of reference. I’m replacing a Ford C-Max hybrid with this. I get the shape and functionality I love with all the cool MB touches.

[@JasonNguyenimproved]

GLB 35 next please!

[@MRCARchannel]

I think it's called a "CUV"

[@yes8032]

Crossover

[@skyyqs3742]

We need a review of the RS6 Avant or RS7 Sportback

[@lileze182]

the last gen GLA was so sick. they ruined it AND the A hatch isn't available in the states. I'm hurt

[@jonathan_careless]

3:43 are you wearing my favourite 'Pepsi' Rolex? Looks great!

[@TheStraightPipes]

16710 👍

[@pranavm8233]

@@TheStraightPipes DAMNN

[@MistaFaro]

I was literally watching videos on this car yesterday and u guys drop a review on it! What a coincidence 😄👌

[@bombstar10]

It actually doesn't look that bad now, but the price in the US is so hard to stomach for all of these.

[@dwade3202]

lol and here in Croatia, the price almost double your price

[@patrickk5030]

I hope you guys are making some good money off this cause these videos are a joy to watch!

[@gavincolgan1827]

I'm looking for something like this, but I think I'd go for the A45. I don't need anything that's too big, but I want something that's fun and relatively loud and sporty, but I'm worried the suspension will be too harsh for my bad back. Any suggestions? For the price I'm thinking a CPO S6/S7 and just slapping an exhaust on it.

[@lucagattoni-celli1377]

Super nice Buick Encore boys

[@pinoyboyusa3340]

I commented before about you two having the best acceleration faces. Now I look forward to seeing that than the vehicles. As always great review, THANKS GUYS!

[@ElijahPerrin80]

Good headphone experience, great show as always. Thank you

[@daferns]

Mercedes needs to give us the A35/45 hatch! Common dudes. Great review as always boys but this thing aint pretty by a long shot.

[@toro4239]

Do a GLA 45s TEST

[@jassimmanoli]

The following may offend Mercedes purists but to me this generation of Mercedes cars look more attracting to me

[@philbanjo99998]

Im in the US and ordered the A35 sedan - the plastic cladding really lost it for me and the A35 sedan is way faster and has better handling. Would like to see you guys review it someday!

[@dirkcurritzki9585]

imagine this is 10K more expensive than the kia stinger

[@teaganna5970]

Oof

[@robfromtherich1922]

That’s like Khabib making you tap out THEN going to beat up your best friends...

[@EricV485]

I like the previous design a lot better. It looked like an actual Mercedes.

[@DriversSide]

I think Mercedes does SUVs the best of any of the German manufacturers

[@gswaim88]

Great review, guys!

[@Mc88Flyy]

Pinky out when you hit dem paddles

[@Dctrue76]

Even your videos of not so nice cars are interesting and entertaining!

[@astonch65]

I need a straight pipes playlist

[@GammaPanda]

Dope content. Can you guys get a cheap android phone for the sake of testing android auto on these cars? Really enjoyed hearing about the differences between that and apple car play in different cars.

[@classicnut6655]

I think this car looks great! I love it! Much better than my 2018.

[@michellehuang705]

You guys are awesome at car reviews, will you guys do a GLB 35 AMG soon?

[@mrpatpatman2870]

make it less of an iPhone promo and more on the vehicle connectivity, to maintain impartiality and fairness

[@BigGyz680]

Absolutely love how you review the cars because that’s exactly how i got oddballs on my cars once in a while And i know and ear how it’s gonna be like👏🏻

[@joedandrea3707]

Like the amg gla better..... just ordered GLA 35 4M - GLA35 AMG 4MATIC SUV , Premium Package Night Package - Technology Package Navigation Package Intelligent Drive Package AMG Driver's Package 360-Degree Camera - AMG Performance Seat - AMG Aerodynamics Package - 21inch AMG Multi-Spoke Wheels, Matte Black - Aluminum Trim

[@spaztekwarrior]

The A35 has decent front legroom but lousy rear legroom. The GLA does well in both areas. So that might be a reason to choose the GLA 35 or even 45 over the A35. :)

[@MrLive2air]

Will you guys be reviewing the glb35?

[@Client1983]

Funny thing is B class is a great all around car. This one looks better than previous. Has more space too likely.

[@nissanlove]

The wheels look like an updated version of the X164 ML63 wheels;) have a google. Very beefy looking for a little suv.

[@insayn7995]

Damn, they’re putting the AMG badge on everything POS nowadays.

[@sneekyturbo_AMG]

They're trying to make AMG's more "affordable ". But these are all just cheap junk with an AMG badge thrown on imo

[@piersoncomposer]

@@sneekyturbo_AMG lol “cheap junk”. Lol higher end Mercedes owners are just butthurt they aren’t as exclusive feeling anymore.

[@sneekyturbo_AMG]

@@piersoncomposer haha I've never felt "exclusive". I don't really care. That's why I said IMO.

[@piersoncomposer]

@@sneekyturbo_AMG I mean....it feels like someone cares when they feel the need to post about something being cheap junk. You can not like it or prefer the hand made AMG engine but I hardly consider this vehicle cheap junk.

[@sneekyturbo_AMG]

@@piersoncomposer haha well why the hell do you care if I call it cheap junk? Do you own one? It's my opinion. Go buy one then if you love it so much. Or go buy a 6 figure mercedes. I could really care less lol

[@stolas666]

Wait a minute.... Did I get tricked into watching this video again? I feel like this review was released a few weeks ago or am I confused from watching from the Patreon page? Anyway, it's a pleasure. Like every TSP video, I'm here for self-driving/ lane-centering system review

[@LearnwithDrJisha]

I recently looked this vehicle on Canada Benz web like 3-4 minutes before

[@OlTrev]

MKz 3.0T It's a year old but GET IT!

[@nadodgeskn]

I know you guys do new cars but just for the hell of it can you do 1980s volvo 240 turbo? Its not super fast but its fun when you get into it. Sleeper af doesn't hurt anything either

[@strack94]

Wish they would just give us the true A35/45 in North America. Give us what we want Mercedes!

[@atlanticjatt7525]

Please try to mention the name of music played in intro in description. I find it very interesting

[@KingLuis1985]

Now that you mentioned it. Other reviewer will start the pumped in audio sound test. Just like some are doing the cup test.

[@makatron]

It needs a longer bonnet, its proportions look odd. I've driven the A45S AMG and it's so fast for a small 4 cylinder turbo engine.

[@grb2487]

How's the ambient light in the evening? Does it kind of distracting as it reflects to your mirror?

[@sherizaahd]

simulated engine sound seems like a dumb idea to me, but I guess people like to hear their engines. I prefer electric without weird added sounds.

[@donwa7772]

Bronco Sport Badlands pumped-in audio sounds pretty good.

[@jbcarsvids4128]

Mercedes please don’t ruin what u already have

[@MattNis1]

Knickknack is like a trinket

[@robbybobbyhobbies]

The AMG Dumpling 35. Looks like they dragged the clay into the studio and then just slapped some wheels on it before sending it out the door.

[@dylanmcallister6577]

Can you guys show the hatch (idk if Canadians say boot haha) without boxes? Would love to see empty cargo when y'all do reviews. Thanks!

[@fernandoperalta4099]

Those headlights look like the 2013 Mazda CX-5

[@rightlanehog3151]

GR Yaris or bust!

[@tonimontagna4281]

Go on the configurator of mercedes and give it a try, its absolutelly insane what the rest of the shit costs there!

[@Louisiana_Levitator06]

Mat Watson’s favorite hatchback.