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2017 Detroit Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift teased
Mercedes is likely to retain the current crop of engines for the GLA facelift
Mercedes-Benz has teased the upcoming GLA facelift ahead of its NAIAS debut on January 9, 2017. The GLA is based on the A-Class and is a compact SUV which battles it out with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. The car will make it to our shores some time after its global unveil.
The teaser shows the front-end of the Mercedes-Benz GLA facelift. The bulge on the hood is now more pronounced and it reminds one of the GLE. The headlamps look more pronounced now and appear to be bigger as well. The grille looks bigger too and also gets twin black slats. On...
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First Published:Jan 04, 2017, 14:09:06 IST
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