New GLA reveal in two weeks

A second generation Mercedes-Benz GLA will be revealed on 11 December in an exclusively online reveal, writes Brian Byrne.

Retaining the current car's hatchback format, the new car is higher. It is also shorter, but with more legroom for rear passengers.

It will be built on the same architecture as the latest A-Class and CLA and the new GLB SUV.

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