Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (2014 - 2020) GLA 220d 4Matic Sport (Premium Plus) 5d Auto (2015/65) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
It is a small family car but looks great, well designed and still fun.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Think it looks great and seem to be impressed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Only a month in so far but no regrets at this stage.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably an M class.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£32,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
Included were 3 years guarantee and roadside recovery. We also negotiated £1,000 off the list price and traded in an old CL 500.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Safety, looks, reliability, size.
What was the dealer like?
Very friendly and seemed genuine about wanting to help us find the right car at the right price.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
After the CL 500 this felt a little sluggish and slow to respond, but it is very comfortable and once motoring along, quiet and agile enough. Good responsive steering.
What's it like to park?
Very, very easy. The sensors and camera mean it is impossible to mess up even the toughest parallel or reverse parking. Also has auto-parking which I have not really used so far.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No - only had it for 1 month but everything is perfect. Will update if I experience any issues.
What's most practical about your car?
I am 6ft 4 and find the space of the cabin much better than the A class which we also tried and the CL 500 which I owned previously. Much more head room and if I am in the passenger seat I can move the seat back to have my legs completely extended which is great for long journeys. I've had 5 blokes from my rugby club in there with kit bags but that was very tight!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The Premium Plus package is great as it includes a very good sat nav and the glass roof which makes the car feel light and airy. But the best feature is the reverse camera which makes parking easy.
