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Mercedes GLA electric SUV launch and rollout

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Following the official presentation of the third-generation all-electric GLA in late July 2026, Mercedes-Benz held a launch event at the GLA Studios in Warsaw on 5 August 2026. During this event, Mercedes-Benz Group chair Ola Källenius emphasized the model’s goal to “emotionally engage customers every day,” framing the launch as part of a broader push toward electrified and digitally connected vehicles. By mid-August 2026, pricing details for the electric lineup were introduced. The GLA 200 electric starts at €44,400 with a range of up to 445 km; the GLA 250+ electric starts at €50,700 with a range of up to 657 km; and the GLA 350 4MATIC electric starts at €54,700 with a range of up to 642 km. Technical specifications confirmed include 800-volt technology capable of adding 270 km of range in ten minutes, a 107-liter front trunk (frunk), and a towing capacity of up to two tons for 4MATIC models. ~~The vehicle’s safety suite is supported by eight cameras, five radar sensors, and 12 ultrasonic sensors.~~ On 24 August 2026, further details regarding the redesign highlighted the use of the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA) platform. The model features a more athletic, lower silhouette with a longer wheelbase and an illuminated grille. The interior has been overhauled to emphasize minimalism, featuring the MBUX ~~Superscreen. This system~~ Superscreen, which integrates generative AI through an evolution of the MBUX Virtual ~~Assistant, utilizing technologies from ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing, and Google Gemini. While~~ Assistant. By late August 2026, Mercedes-Benz expanded its market presence in Saudi Arabia with the ~~initial lineup focuses on fully electric models—including~~ introduction of the 2026 GLA ~~350~~ lineup. This regional offering includes the base GLA 200 with a 1.3-liter turbo engine producing 163 hp, the AMG GLA 35 4MATIC with a 48V mild hybrid system producing 302 hp, and the top-tier AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC, which ~~offers 354 hp—Mercedes-Benz plans~~ delivers 416 hp and can accelerate from 0 to ~~expand~~ 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. Prices for the ~~range later with electrified combustion engine variants.~~ GLA in this market start at approximately 249,222 SAR.

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