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04-18-2013, 12:59 AM
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Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autoblog.com/mercedes-benz/) has something special planned for the Shanghai Motor Show (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/shanghai motor show/) - a new CUV concept that we first saw when it leaked on the internet (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/17/mercedes-benz-gla-concept-crossover-leaked-ahead-of-shanghai-deb/) yesterday. The GLA Concept compact crossover will hit the show stand with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive, and likely previews a new production model that we've already spotted (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/08/mercedes-benz-gla-crossover-spotted/) testing (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/10/mercedes-benz-gla-crossover-spotted-again/).
That's not news, but the laser-based headlamps with video-projecting capability certainly are. Mercedes-Benz says the array can project any image or video onto a screen, which is handy since there are a pair of HD cameras mounted to the roof rack. The cameras can be removed and taken with you on all sorts of adventures. The lamps also feature a visible cooling system comprised of a series of fans, and the system helps give the headlights their "sparkle" effect.
Step indoors and the GLA offers up the interior of a high-quality crossover, complete with contrasting leather and plenty of aluminum. The automaker says the cabin was inspired by saddle craftsmanship with "more than 65 feet of hand-stitched seams to hold the raw edges of the leather together."
You can check out the full press release below (http://www.motorgen.com/2013/04/18/mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-official-ahead-of-shanghai/#continued) for more information, and stay tuned for live photos direct from Shanghai later this week.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA gets official ahead of Shanghai (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-official-ahead-of-shanghai/)
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Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autoblog.com/mercedes-benz/) has something special planned for the Shanghai Motor Show (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/shanghai motor show/) - a new CUV concept that we first saw when it leaked on the internet (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/17/mercedes-benz-gla-concept-crossover-leaked-ahead-of-shanghai-deb/) yesterday. The GLA Concept compact crossover will hit the show stand with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 208 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive, and likely previews a new production model that we've already spotted (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/08/mercedes-benz-gla-crossover-spotted/) testing (http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/10/mercedes-benz-gla-crossover-spotted-again/).
That's not news, but the laser-based headlamps with video-projecting capability certainly are. Mercedes-Benz says the array can project any image or video onto a screen, which is handy since there are a pair of HD cameras mounted to the roof rack. The cameras can be removed and taken with you on all sorts of adventures. The lamps also feature a visible cooling system comprised of a series of fans, and the system helps give the headlights their "sparkle" effect.
Step indoors and the GLA offers up the interior of a high-quality crossover, complete with contrasting leather and plenty of aluminum. The automaker says the cabin was inspired by saddle craftsmanship with "more than 65 feet of hand-stitched seams to hold the raw edges of the leather together."
You can check out the full press release below (http://www.motorgen.com/2013/04/18/mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-official-ahead-of-shanghai/#continued) for more information, and stay tuned for live photos direct from Shanghai later this week.Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA gets official ahead of Shanghai (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-official-ahead-of-shanghai/)
Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA gets official ahead of Shanghai (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/18/mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-official-ahead-of-shanghai/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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