Pre-production prototypes of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG have been caught by our spy photographers in at least two occasions on the Nordschleife, but this is the first time we've seen the car without any anti-paparazzi body cladding.
Of course, a 25 second YouTube video filled with Tony Scott-like cuts is not exactly what you would call a proper reveal, which is why we've put together a few screenshots bellow.
As expected, the GLA 45 AMG looks exactly like what would come out nine months later if an A 45 AMG Edition 1 with the Sport package and a GLA had a romantic date with a happy end at some point.
If the family traits will be kept, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG will feature the same powertrain as the A 45 and CLA 45 AMG.
With 360 hp (355 bhp) and 450 Nm (332 lb ft) of torque at its disposal from the two-liter-turbocharged M133 engine, we should expect a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time of under 5 seconds, making it quite a bit faster than its current main rival, the Audi RS Q3 – which does it in 5.5 seconds. Stay tuned for a complete reveal of the model in the following days.
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