Just a few months ago, Mercedes-Benz revealed a rather racy take on its GLA45 AMG at the 2013 LA Auto Show. Now, in anticipation of the 2014 Detroit Auto Show next week, the company has unveiled a decidedly more buttoned-down, showroom-ready version. The racing stripes and huge rear wing may be gone, but you still wouldn’t accuse the GLA45 AMG of being subtle. Under the hood is the amazing AMG-built 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that’s making its way into more and more cars with AMG badges. The engine’s 360 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque get to the ground through AMG’s seven-speed dual clutch transmission and a 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. As a result, the GLA45 will accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds and carry on to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
Source: Road and Track
