Mercedes is bringing its new generation of baby crossover to America sometime in the second half of next year. The 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA will come in two flavors: hybrid and fully electric. Both have some pretty impressive specs to go along with their all new design and upgraded cabin tech. And while Mercedes hasn't revealed any pricing just yet, the GLA has always been one of the brand's most affordable cars.
Mercedes is in the middle of something of a do-over period for its EV project. The EQ line of cars, with their smooth, bulbous styling, never managed to gain much traction. Now Mercedes is overhauling its lineup with a slew of new EVs on a new, software-defined platform. In recent months it's revealed the GLC SUV, plus the CLA and C-Class sedans, all with far better specs than the company's previous offerings and all destined for the U.S. market. And it makes sense that it's coming out swinging: BMW has its own Neue Klasse EVs rolling out, and both companies are fighting for share in a tough Chinese market too.
The electric GLA will have two different offerings: the GLA 250+ Electric and the GLA 350 4Matic Electric. The former gets a single-motor, 268-horsepower powertrain, while the latter gets a dual-motor setup with 349 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Mercedes doesn't list any performance specs for the weaker car, but claims the more powerful 350 hits 60 mph in 5.3 seconds.
