The first gen GLA45 was one of my dream cars and I wish they continued the hatchback style. I am a proud owner of a 2018 designo mountain grey magno and its surreal every time I open my garage.
@GLA45Amg7166 ай бұрын
It’s such a perfect car. They’re crazy for changing it.
@MS-pj4nj5 ай бұрын
The AMG A45S looked amazing. I wish it were a thing
@rickhuff9030 Жыл бұрын
Bought my 2016 GLA45 new. Now, at 35k miles, it's still drives like new. Love this car!
@mikehawk120 Жыл бұрын
I just picked up a 23, only like 300 miles right now, but def love it! Much better drivetrain than the A35 I used to own for sure.
@gaara466711 ай бұрын
@@mikehawk120how’s the GLA treating you now? Any concerns? Pros or cons you can share please?
@wc64652 жыл бұрын
I like that you recommend which car is better at similar performance and which car has better pricing. Gives buyer an informed decision of which car is a better buy.
@wrwatson806 ай бұрын
I purchased a brand new 2023 GLA45 AMG in June 2023 because of this video... it is my first "true" AMG vehicle and the MOST fun vehicle I've EVER owned... and its also practical!
@mikehawk1204 ай бұрын
I bought a 23 around the same time as well. We got the last ones I believe. Now it’s just the 35 model for the GLA. The CLA44s does look good though.
@wrwatson804 ай бұрын
@@mikehawk120 we are truly lucky 👍🏾... I don't think you will ever find a compact SUV/hatchback with this much power EVER again in the U.S.!!! The 2023 GLA 45 AMG might be the last!!! Even BMW has no plans to create a "true" X1 M or X2 M vehicle with this much power in the U.S.
@mikehawk1204 ай бұрын
@@wrwatson80 I agree. I was looking at sone BMW stuff the other day, they def aren’t shooting for sport in the smaller stuff. I bought with most options. Only regret is not getting cooled seats and the upgraded lights. I have the 21 inch rim setup and I’m not seeing much over 10k miles with the sport compact 6 tires, crazy.
@wrwatson804 ай бұрын
@@mikehawk120 those Sport Contact 6 tires are the worst on tread life 😩😩😩
@mikehawk1204 ай бұрын
@wrwatson80 I know my friend, it sucks .monkey nutz lol. At 13k for fronts, rears are anoutbdead too, no track time
@MPbdy2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 and it’s a fantastic car. Great practical daily that’s easy to live with and fun to mob around. Holds its own in the canyon.
@MilesPerHr2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Always good to have an owner's perspective, thank you
@reubendeleon-ji6up4 ай бұрын
Have you had any issues with it?
@MPbdy4 ай бұрын
@@reubendeleon-ji6upmine has been flawless I’ve had it since 2020. Just put some shorter Michelin MP4S tires on it and it’s even more fun and a little quicker
@DavisMakeHeat2 жыл бұрын
I liked this Mercedes, I hope when I grow up I will buy one. Thanks for the video you are top bro!
@MilesPerHr2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@kwillee932 жыл бұрын
I can’t wrap my head around the US obsession with everything having to be an SUV? Do they really need the extra few inches if suspension travel and ground clearance? SUV’s mostly spend their lives in parking lots 🙄 sorry. Anyways, great review! Love all the in-depth and asmr drives
@chocolate-gq5cs2 жыл бұрын
It’s ok if you can’t afford it. Haha
@mohammedb4ig2 жыл бұрын
honestly you’re right but there are even more sedans out there
@gavcom40602 жыл бұрын
dude this thing barely counts as an suv. i see it as a slightly lifted hatchback
@Raze1452 жыл бұрын
@@chocolate-gq5cs the same goes to u
@fizzcarreviews79972 жыл бұрын
Jus buy a sedan man! Pretty simple my homie.
@donteadoss2 жыл бұрын
Incredible vehicle but I definitely liked the first-gen better because it looked more like a hatch - and $68k, eh, I know the market is wildly crazy but agreed with you, the profile and cost-cutting, I’d definitely go with the Golf R, or some other more affordable alternative. Great review as always!
@yessirski69752 жыл бұрын
this is more of a mini suv tho
@jdavidblais2 жыл бұрын
i was about to say the same thing. i own a 2017 for 3 years now and i love it. 1st Gen is getting cheaper these day, it won 3 time Best engine of the year and it is pretty reliable. its a real pocket rocket !!!
@mhoff772210 күн бұрын
Yep def love the look and style of the first gen better. Would love the interior and performance of the ‘22 in the body of the gen 1 .
@noboringcars1227 Жыл бұрын
I like the first gen looks better. I think they need the rear spoiler or it looks pretty much like the soccer mom version. I had a 2016 GLA45 with red cut leather seats and most the sport track options. Was amazing on the track.
@jagerking70202 ай бұрын
The Hyundai Kona N would be a great head to head to this for way less money.
@arts2fast4u2 жыл бұрын
Good and thorough review, glad you tried to give comparisons. I test drove it and I loved it but the price was the hardest part to get over. Maybe 15k less and it might be well worth it.
@meyomix28162 жыл бұрын
i really like this car. there none other like it with similar performance at 4 second zero to sixty
@birajsitaula86452 жыл бұрын
Big fan from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵
@iPodMacUser2 жыл бұрын
Ordered mine in December 2021, its currently in Portugal
@ContentinMesa2 жыл бұрын
Orange County roads are awesome
@meyomix281611 ай бұрын
still love this car
@craigprostcp29 күн бұрын
Having driven both, there is a big diference in straight line performance and it definitely sounds better. To me that is worth more than 1/10 😆...and with discounts I found a new 23 for under 60K. In addtion, the interior is much nicer with better tech integration by far.
@HobbesWiilTakeGoodCareOfYou2 жыл бұрын
I find it funny how it has quad exhausts but they're just holes not connected to the actual exhaust lol
@evandover35132 жыл бұрын
As a used car I bet it'd be a crazy bargain.
@torrhthc4103 Жыл бұрын
The advantage of this over a a45s is the ground clearance for odd ball carparks with sudden slopes. Well u can always drive your other cars for these and get a a45s but cost efficiency wise it is better to only hv one car that does it all
@JM-ns1ix2 жыл бұрын
Great video review. Only question is how can this be a 2022 GLA 45 when as of 3-20-22 MBUSA has not released or launched them for the U.S market?
@popcornfps2 жыл бұрын
I picked mine up last week 👍
@JW-ri1mb2 жыл бұрын
68K, wow that's nuts. Golf R for me too!!
@ethenjordan20102 жыл бұрын
Volkswagen is a joke with their customer service though. I know first hand. And I have a golf R
@jeffbs2 жыл бұрын
Was this from a dealer or from MB? It is the first 2022 CLA/GLA 45 reviewed in the US since MB hasn't released them for sale yet (many of us waiting). Where'd the car come from??
@MilesPerHr2 жыл бұрын
From the manufacturer (not a dealer)
@popcornfps2 жыл бұрын
I picked mine up last week at an AutoNation dealership...I'm very happy 👍
@mikehawk120 Жыл бұрын
@@popcornfps how you liking it after a year?
@popcornfps Жыл бұрын
@@mikehawk120 love it. No issues whatsoever. The only thing though are the stock tires it came with, the treadwear is horrible. I've only clocked in about 13K miles and I probably need to replace the front tires already...Continentals. This is expected and not the fault of the car. Other than that it's great, I still get a few thumbs up from random people I drive by or when I pull up at the light. I have the night package plus so the tags are all blacked out so it has a bit of a sleeper look except for the 21s and the spoiler, lol.
@yes80322 жыл бұрын
After all decent car but does it really need a AMG badge?
@theway30582 жыл бұрын
That’s my hood. To the right.
@buckylaine8 ай бұрын
I'm sure you meant 30.5 psi of boost, not 30.5 bar.. 30.5 bar is almost 450 psi!
@ecto1112 жыл бұрын
Are you in the US? My 2022 gla45 is stuck at the vpc since November and I heard from my dealership that they haven’t released any 2022 gla45s in the US. Which dealership did you get the car from if in the US? Thx (great review)
@jeffbs2 жыл бұрын
Same question, I'm waiting in my CLA45, at port since November. 😥
@ecto1112 жыл бұрын
@@jeffbs I was told the same thing. I’ve heard from a bunch of dealerships that none of the 2022 GLA 45s are out so I’m curious how this video was made on a 2022. I think the review is done on a 2021 model.
@jeffbs2 жыл бұрын
@@ecto111 got info the 22 GLA 45s were released to dealers by MB last fri...so should be headed to dealers this week.
@ecto1112 жыл бұрын
@@jeffbs where did you hear that? That’s good news for me. Hopefully you get yours as well
@MilesPerHr2 жыл бұрын
I don't get these cars from dealers - they come directly from the manufacturer for use specifically as review cars.
@abdulrehmankhan64652 жыл бұрын
Next time drive in vinewood hills
@dgokmph21672 жыл бұрын
Very nice car. And a😍😍 beautiful video. Your run is great. I really like the sound of your vehicle. I like that rhythm. Your track is also very beautiful bro. I congratulate you.
@artsyhyd11 ай бұрын
$68k is cheap compared to how much they’re selling it in my country; almost $200k for this car! 😂😅 Very high car tax over here 😢
@anasiio92592 жыл бұрын
Is there an included dash camera in it ?
@henrymatthews9365 Жыл бұрын
No cupholders in the back? Hmm idk
@ElierOlivos2 жыл бұрын
Que bonito.
@ymlccc Жыл бұрын
Give us a45. Trust me, it will outsell gla 45 any days
@samuelchopard2 жыл бұрын
It’s a cool car but I personally don’t see the point of a 380hp SUV. I think 200-250hp is the sweet spot for SUVs. In my opinion, an SUV is meant to be comfortable to cruise around. If I want to drive like a maniac on mountain roads or canyons, I’d go for the A45. But that’s just my opinion ;)
@autofixation2 жыл бұрын
Hatch>sedan
@Cosworth190e Жыл бұрын
30.5 Bar is 442psi of boost.... I don't think so
@fitzgoblin812 жыл бұрын
If I wanted a Golf R review, I would have clicked one
@MilesPerHr2 жыл бұрын
First time seeing a review with comparisons to other cars?
@Bebopin-69 Жыл бұрын
You can cross shop this with its predecessor Gla45
@benspiritas70502 жыл бұрын
Milesperhr can you do a pov a on a lucid air air pure
@GFSwinger1693 Жыл бұрын
Why can't North America have the A class hatchback instead. The SUV looks dorky.
@andystevo72 жыл бұрын
can u make video on rolls Royce cullinan
@MilesPerHr2 жыл бұрын
Already done! I have several on the channel for you to check out. Here's my Drive Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5LWhJqLps-fo6c
@aynurmemmedova53312 жыл бұрын
If anyone knows why American cars have yellow stripes on their sides, please tell me.
@xmistaxcashxcoll Жыл бұрын
You can either get a 2021 instead similar 😏
@mattmckay5054 Жыл бұрын
I drove it. Very nice. But it looks like a soccer mom car.
@williamlong26822 жыл бұрын
For the way 99.9% of these are driven, what does this do that a Golf R or S3 can’t?
@nickng58572 жыл бұрын
so can a Corolla
@MilesPerHr2 жыл бұрын
It has a leg up in soundtrack, but the other advantages are slim
@elijahsmall58732 жыл бұрын
It looks better?
@Dkdid91832 жыл бұрын
Are some of those lights halogens🤢??
@popcornfps2 жыл бұрын
There is a full LED headlight option. However, the high beams on the base headlights are halogens