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Knowing full well that no crossover buyer is ever going to go offroading, famed tuner Brabus has decided the best thing for the brand new GLA-Class from Mercedes-Benz is extra muscle and power.
Their first major tuning project targeting the GLA-Class is admittedly a nice car, going from practical family car to diesel racer. We'll just start our four point inspection with what's under the bonnet. There, the 2.1-liter turbodisel of the GLA 220 CDI has been boosted to levels of output you'd expect only from a petrol engine.
40 extra hp have been added to the 170 hp diesel mill for a total of 210 hp and 410 Nm (302 lb-ft) of torque. As a result of this the Brabus-tuned softroader sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).
Of course, Brabus has worked extensively with the A-, B- and CLA-Class, so all the other engines their crossover brother will offer can be re-programmed. Already, the PowerXtra CGI B45 kit for the AMG model has been announced as offering 400 PS and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft), which means 0-100 km/h takes just 4.4 seconds. That should give the Porsche guys something to think about!
For the GLA's exterior, Brabus are proposing several upgrades. At the front, a new lower bumper insert creates a sportier look, like a manly chiseled jaw, and is accompanied by side air inlets to cool the brakes. At the back, a wing that attaches to the top of the spoiler is available, together with a diffuser-look aluminum skirt that flanks quad exhaust tips.
On the wheels and tires front, anything from 18 to 21 inches is on offer, together with both lifting and lowering kits. For those wanting sharper handling, the tuner offers a 25mm (1 inch) chop, while a 30mm increase in travel is available for those hardcore tracking enthusiasts.
Scuff pates with the Brabus logo, aluminum pedals and trademark door sills are just some of the interior pieces that ties the whole package together quite nicely.
40 extra hp have been added to the 170 hp diesel mill for a total of 210 hp and 410 Nm (302 lb-ft) of torque. As a result of this the Brabus-tuned softroader sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h (137 mph).
Of course, Brabus has worked extensively with the A-, B- and CLA-Class, so all the other engines their crossover brother will offer can be re-programmed. Already, the PowerXtra CGI B45 kit for the AMG model has been announced as offering 400 PS and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft), which means 0-100 km/h takes just 4.4 seconds. That should give the Porsche guys something to think about!
For the GLA's exterior, Brabus are proposing several upgrades. At the front, a new lower bumper insert creates a sportier look, like a manly chiseled jaw, and is accompanied by side air inlets to cool the brakes. At the back, a wing that attaches to the top of the spoiler is available, together with a diffuser-look aluminum skirt that flanks quad exhaust tips.
On the wheels and tires front, anything from 18 to 21 inches is on offer, together with both lifting and lowering kits. For those wanting sharper handling, the tuner offers a 25mm (1 inch) chop, while a 30mm increase in travel is available for those hardcore tracking enthusiasts.
Scuff pates with the Brabus logo, aluminum pedals and trademark door sills are just some of the interior pieces that ties the whole package together quite nicely.
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