The 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 is Germany's Sense of Humor (POV Drive Review)

[@273.45amg]

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.

[@GLA45Amg716]

It’s such a perfect car. They’re crazy for changing it.

[@MS-pj4nj]

The AMG A45S looked amazing. I wish it were a thing

[@rickhuff9030]

Bought my 2016 GLA45 new. Now, at 35k miles, it's still drives like new. Love this car!

[@mikehawk120]

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.

[@gaara4667]

@@mikehawk120how’s the GLA treating you now? Any concerns? Pros or cons you can share please?

[@wrwatson80]

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!

[@mikehawk120]

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.

[@wrwatson80]

@@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.

[@mikehawk120]

@@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.

[@wrwatson80]

@@mikehawk120 those Sport Contact 6 tires are the worst on tread life 😩😩😩

[@mikehawk120]

@wrwatson80 I know my friend, it sucks .monkey nutz lol. At 13k for fronts, rears are anoutbdead too, no track time

[@wc6465]

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.

[@MPbdy]

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.

[@MilesPerHr]

Nice! Always good to have an owner's perspective, thank you

[@reubendeleon-ji6up]

Have you had any issues with it?

[@MPbdy]

@@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

[@donteadoss]

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!

[@yessirski6975]

this is more of a mini suv tho

[@jdavidblais]

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 !!!

[@mhoff7722]

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 .

[@DavisMakeHeat]

I liked this Mercedes, I hope when I grow up I will buy one. Thanks for the video you are top bro!

[@MilesPerHr]

Thanks for watching!

[@arts2fast4u]

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.

[@noboringcars1227]

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.

[@khronin]

Jus traded a Kona N in for a 22--this car is excellent--I kept my N in eco mode around town and plan on keeping this in comfort around town because it takes the jitteriness of the dct away.Luckily I am use to a dct and if you simply wait a sec for the car in fron to move away they are smoothe--they just dont like cruising at 5 to 10 mph--basically stop and go.But yeah even in comfort if you give it maybe 30% or more pedal down it shifts and MOVES--really moves(this is my first German car and first AMG and I have owned stingers --american V8s--Kona N and this is fantastic--I give kudos to hyundai because this dct feels very similiar except it has a lot more power and awd.

[@bvlog4857]

Enjoying it?

[@khronin]

@@bvlog4857 Yes very much

[@DistractedRyder]

Funny, I am currently thinking about doing the same thing. I own a 23 KN and enjoy it everyday, but wish it had just a little more.

[@khronin]

@@DistractedRyder One last thing cause i know what you mean--but it has the same downfall as the Kona N--unless you push the pedal past 35% or so the car feels like a brisk normal car--but put the pedal down 70% or more and its hands on.Only diffrence is this gives you WAy more power when the boost kicks in.Its also beating all the turbo and twin turbo v6 cars like nismo z--stingers--g70s--acura tlx--type s and rolling over the Type R and golf r.

[@meyomix2816]

i really like this car. there none other like it with similar performance at 4 second zero to sixty

[@kwillee93]

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-gq5cs]

It’s ok if you can’t afford it. Haha

[@mohammedb4ig]

honestly you’re right but there are even more sedans out there

[@gavcom4060]

dude this thing barely counts as an suv. i see it as a slightly lifted hatchback

[@Raze145]

@@chocolate-gq5cs the same goes to u

[@fizzcarreviews7997]

Jus buy a sedan man! Pretty simple my homie.

[@jagerking7020]

The Hyundai Kona N would be a great head to head to this for way less money.

[@australianpov]

Less cost. ... Way less horsepower .. about a MX-5 worth less horsepower in fact. The AMG makes well over 400hp stock.

[@craigprostcp]

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.

[@birajsitaula8645]

Big fan from Nepal 🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@MasterYodaJEDI4]

Ordered mine in December 2021, its currently in Portugal

[@HobbesWiilTakeGoodCareOfYou]

I find it funny how it has quad exhausts but they're just holes not connected to the actual exhaust lol

[@meyomix2816]

still love this car

[@evandover3513]

As a used car I bet it'd be a crazy bargain.

[@ContentinMesa]

Orange County roads are awesome

[@philh8829]

You step on the gas, it makes noise, but other than the speedo, doesn't look likes its moving very fast.

[@torrhthc4103]

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

[@khronin]

I just got one--its off by maybe a half a second on leguna seca--I live in the US so mine has 380 HP--but at 380 Hp and awd its outrunning a lot of cars--and I owned a TT 3.3 AWD stinger that I took to public drag and destroyed people and this is faster

[@jeffbs]

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??

[@MilesPerHr]

From the manufacturer (not a dealer)

[@popcornfps]

I picked mine up last week at an AutoNation dealership...I'm very happy 👍

[@mikehawk120]

@@popcornfps how you liking it after a year?

[@popcornfps]

@@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.

[@JW-ri1mb]

68K, wow that's nuts. Golf R for me too!!

[@ethenjordan2010]

Volkswagen is a joke with their customer service though. I know first hand. And I have a golf R

[@ElierOlivos]

Que bonito.

[@yes8032]

After all decent car but does it really need a AMG badge?

[@JM-ns1ix]

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?

[@popcornfps]

I picked mine up last week 👍

[@theway3058]

That’s my hood. To the right.

[@dgokmph2167]

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.

[@ymlccc]

Give us a45. Trust me, it will outsell gla 45 any days

[@anasiio9259]

Is there an included dash camera in it ?

[@buckylaine]

I'm sure you meant 30.5 psi of boost, not 30.5 bar.. 30.5 bar is almost 450 psi!

[@ecto111]

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)

[@jeffbs]

Same question, I'm waiting in my CLA45, at port since November. 😥

[@ecto111]

@@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.

[@jeffbs]

@@ecto111 got info the 22 GLA 45s were released to dealers by MB last fri...so should be headed to dealers this week.

[@ecto111]

@@jeffbs where did you hear that? That’s good news for me. Hopefully you get yours as well

[@MilesPerHr]

I don't get these cars from dealers - they come directly from the manufacturer for use specifically as review cars.

[@abdulrehmankhan6465]

Next time drive in vinewood hills

[@artsyhyd]

$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 😢

[@ryananthony5553]

Where is this at I may ask??

[@schietdammer]

somewhere in the video you see a sign where it says he crosses newport beach city limits.

[@fitzgoblin81]

If I wanted a Golf R review, I would have clicked one

[@MilesPerHr]

First time seeing a review with comparisons to other cars?

[@Bebopin-69]

You can cross shop this with its predecessor Gla45

[@samuelchopard]

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 ;)

[@autofixation]

Hatch>sedan

[@dimakop]

Awesome car. Pity the GLA 35 AMG is super overpriced and they killed the 45 which is a rock star sleeper. Really impressive. I own a 23 night edition. Totally love it and it rips 3.9 seconds and less sometimes.

[@andystevo7]

can u make video on rolls Royce cullinan

[@MilesPerHr]

Already done! I have several on the channel for you to check out. Here's my Drive Review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5LWhJqLps-fo6c

[@Cosworth190e]

30.5 Bar is 442psi of boost.... I don't think so

[@benspiritas7050]

Milesperhr can you do a pov a on a lucid air air pure

[@henrymatthews9365]

No cupholders in the back? Hmm idk

[@schietdammer]

Mercedes has a million options you can add, this one does not have a panorama roof and a hud and not a backseat armrest (inside that armrest are cupholders), but all these things are available options on this car and then some.

[@xmistaxcashxcoll]

You can either get a 2021 instead similar 😏

[@GFSwinger1693]

Why can't North America have the A class hatchback instead. The SUV looks dorky.

[@aynurmemmedova5331]

If anyone knows why American cars have yellow stripes on their sides, please tell me.

[@williamlong2682]

For the way 99.9% of these are driven, what does this do that a Golf R or S3 can’t?

[@nickng5857]

so can a Corolla

[@MilesPerHr]

It has a leg up in soundtrack, but the other advantages are slim

[@elijahsmall5873]

It looks better?

[@mattmckay5054]

I drove it. Very nice. But it looks like a soccer mom car.

[@Dkdid9183]

Are some of those lights halogens🤢??

[@popcornfps]

There is a full LED headlight option. However, the high beams on the base headlights are halogens

[@mokhtaririyadh9357]

hi 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@MilesPerHr]

👋

[@junioridk]

No sunroof 😂 skip ⏭️ good car thoo

[@schietdammer]

You can buy it as an option, this 1 also misses the optional head up diaplay and back seat armrest with build in cup holders. It also misses ventilated seats / 360 camera. All are available.