The Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is expected to make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September and will likely be powered by the A45 AMG Engine. In the mean time, we have the latest spy photos of the GLA 45 AMG testing near the Nürburgring this week.
If powered by the Mercedes A45 AMG’s engine, it will be a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder turbocharged engine delivering 360 HP (265 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. An AMG SPEED SHIFT DCT seven-speed sports transmission with race start and double declutching functions, as well as three driving programs will send power to the 4MATIC system.
Additional upgrades of the standard GLA model will include a lowered suspension, more aggressive body kit and the standard AMG interior upgrades.
The standard GLA version will go on sale by the end of the year, while the AMG model will arrive early on in 2014.
