Awh thank you! 🙏 Glad you enjoy the videos! 🙏 I’ll keep them coming! 👀

Same here

Oh awesome! Thank you! 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏼

Thank you! 🙏 glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this one! 😇😇

Thank you! 👍🏼

Oh wow two Mercedes very nice indeed! I’m glad you enjoy the videos! I’ll keep them coming for sure! 👍🏼

Ah awesome car! 🤓👍🏼

Hey, what is your opinion on the hybrid engine refinement? I drive an A class 250e and im not satisfied with it. I have a dead spot on the accelerator sometimes which delays me moving for a second and don’t want another car with the same. I had my dealership check it out and apparently no issues.

@@paddy8046 I think this problem exists on all plug-in hybrid cars including MB. I noticed it in Skoda and then in RENUALT, Captur. in my GLA it happens but very discreetly. The reason is bad switching between petrol engine and electric motor. Mostly I drive only in EL-mode and this perfect, acceleration is really soft.

@@paddy8046 I think this problem exists on all plug-in hybrid cars including MB. I noticed it in Skoda and then in RENUALT, Captur. in my GLA it happens but very discreetly. The reason is bad switching between petrol engine and electric motor. Mostly I drive in EL-mode and I didnot notice it so much, only when the battary dead and switch to petrol engine with high motor rpm.

Ah awesome! What colour did you go for?

Grey not a fan of white or black

Nice! 👌🏼

Ooo nice! Awwwh thanks! I’ll keep them coming! 😜

Hi nice I ordered one as well March April, do you know if new mbux controls dadhcam with voice activation thanks 😊

@@joedandrea3707 i already recieved mine a week ago. Unfortunatly the dashcam can't be voice activated, and you have to start the recording manually every time. I hope they will update the system to autostart the dashcam, but i doubt they will.

Didn’t see a fingerprint sensor, think that’s just on the vertical screens in larger models of Mercedes. But handily noticed if you swipe up from the bottom of the screen, you can do previous / next track there 🤓

Hey snugglees03! Thank you glad you enjoyed it! Yes I’ve certainly used a lot of cars with a touchpad over the past few years and when I bought mine, my hand did go to use it a couple of times. Having been around a few now without it, you do get used to it (been a few months for me) Sadly no NTG is a new generation multimedia system, it’s not a software update it’s a brand new computer inside with new hardware, faster processors and graphics etc

Awesome! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

Quite agree...

Glad you enjoyed the video! Yes that’s why I pointed out to advise people to try You do get used to it after a while (it’s the same as my car). I do love the design but personally prefer physical buttons

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! And I recognise your name & profile pic 😌Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel after all this time! 🙏🙏

Hey Harry! Ooo nice! Sadly no you cannot swap the mph and rev counter displays, I’ve found that it varies across car manufacturers as to what way round they are. For the A/C controls they should be the same I would have thought 🤓

Hey larsgreen4292, oh no I don’t work at Mercedes UK directly! I run my KZfaq Chanel full time. I cover more than Mercedes on my channel, I cover Volkswagen and BMW too. For any technical questions like that you’ll have to chat to a Mercedes dealership and they’ll be able to help 👍🏼

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them! Sadly not covering Toyota at the moment! Just Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen currently.

Hey thank you! 🙏 Yeah defo (of course depends on how old your kids are) but there’s loads of headroom enough that I can sit behind myself too!

Thank you! Sadly it’s not software it’s a new generation of MBUX, so only new facelift models will have it.

I can fit all of my stuff in my A-Class (just depends how big the light stands are) Here’s a snapshot of mine (excludes the Mac too) You also fold the seats down 40:20:40 as well 🤓 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bMyqoLid0r7Hp2g.htmlsi=PqxD3fvn_AMiEnnN&t=58

Haha 😜

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them! Possibly for the future, would love an in depth video of engine tech but it’s a bit out of my depth! 😅 I know how they work from the cockpit but mechanically, I might need someone from Mercedes UK or Mercedes Germany to explain the details 😂. However…I did find this for you 🤓 group.mercedes-benz.com/innovation/diesel/new-diesel-engine-om-654.html Lots of info on the OM 654, might be what you’re after? 👊🏼😎

I would imagine so, there’s an amplifier in the boot even with the standard sound system and I’ve never seen it compromise interior storage. But check with a dealer to be 100% sure

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them! First one of 2024 is this Friday @ 4pm sharp! 🤫 Ooo nice! Super luxurious car!

Thanks for watching every week! 🤓 Not heard of MBUX NTG 6.5? Unless it’s different in Australia (which it could be). Could you send me a quick photo to my email? I’m planning to do a another tips and tricks video somewhen so might include it! 👀 “contact@npo-media.co.uk” Thanks 🙏

Ah very nice! Mainly just generic ones maybe, so 1) of course you don’t use your left leg, you keep it pressed down to the space on the floor. In a manual you only use your right foot for braking and accelerating so the same foot for the same functions. The gearstick in Mercedes is super easy. Down for Drive Up for Reverse Button on the end for park 🤓

@@npoleary fab thanks for your reply. I really feel like I’ve got to know my new car before I’ve even got the keys and that’s down to your videos, super informative and so easy to follow. No doubt I’ll be viewing again when I can’t work something out… there’s no escape now 😁

Haha awesome! Awh thank you! Well certainly got loads of Mercedes content on here!

Awh awesome thank you! Glad you’re still enjoying the videos! Hey I’ve been in a Volvo before and they’re really nice! All down to your preferences and what you like the look of etc 🤓 I’ll keep the videos coming! 👀

is the ride more comfortable in the XC40 than in the GLA? I own the 1.3 petrol basic version with 163 hp. The car is pretty nippy but the ride is somewhat unsettled and can be bit crashy over continuous bumps and potholes. I found the ride in Skoda/VW/Seat or even newly Hyundai Kona more refined and comfortable

I'd say that the ride is better, you feel higher up and it's smoother, in the XC40 but I'd also say that the dashboard is more Spartan because everything is focused around the single, central touchscreen and the whole set up before you is less showy. Both have their merits and lacklustre elements. The Volvo seats are excellent.

@@jcrosby8357 what surprised me negatively in the GLA is that since 20000 km it already developed some rattles in the cabin while i drove last week a Skoda Karoq with 54000 km and was driving like brand new.. Most disappointing was that in the delearship the mechanic said better not to touch these rattles. We may do the car worse.. Infotainment and technology is excellent in the Merc, no complaint there, though for the money i'd expect adaptive cruise control and Apple/Android connectivity as standard, like in the VW products and not to pay extra.

Awh thank you! I wish I could but sadly Mercedes Press Office and my local Mercedes dealership only have cars over the past few years and I only started my KZfaq Channel in 2020. I have a bit of coverage for cars prior to that but sadly it’s tricky to get hold of anything past that.

@@npoleary ah sad to hear, would have loved vids for those cars but all good. i will still continue watching your vids, and just as information the double tap break so its on hold also works on my c180 2013 thx for that :D

Thank you! Sadly I’ve not owned a GLA or fitted any accessories to them (I was only with Mercedes for the couple of days filming this one). I’ve heard some bike racks can go onto a towbar or even the roof but I’d just suggest contacting a Mercedes dealer, they’ll be able to quote for that type of thing. Or visit Thule on their website: www.thule.com/en-gb/ They’re pretty good for car accessories and I’ve bought roof bars before for a car from them.

I wouldn’t describe it low at all. It’s raised off the ground slightly and has more headroom. It’s basically a small entry level SUV, but is higher off the ground compared to my car (which is an A-Class). Next size up would be GLB or GLC 🤓

Ah thank you! Glad you enjoy them! I asked Mercedes this years ago and this is what they said. Reversing cameras used to be just mounted on the exterior exposed to the light conditions which made it show the image instantly. Because they were on the outside they got dirty very quickly. However newer styled cameras now have a retractable housing which is good for keeping it clean but the camera when it pops out has to expose for the light (daytime / nighttime / low light etc) and it can take seconds before it actually shows you an image. To combat this Mercedes will have the camera “pre-pop out” as you slow down so when you do select reverse, the image is shown instantly.

Thanks for your reply Nick so if I took car back to dealer they won’t do anything about it ? Sorry to be asking awkward questions . Thanks in advance and keep the videos coming !

It’s not a fault, it’s designed to do that It pops out to expose the image ready to show you on the screen 👍🏼

Thanks for your quick reply Nick it’s a shame because it’s spoils an amazing car , I may not have bought car if I knew it was going to be this annoying 😡keep up the good work Nick !

You’ll have to get in touch with Mercedes near you or they do have brochures etc online. I try not to go through specs too much as it varies round the world, just want to cover the car itself 🤓 I don’t recall seeing head up display on the cars available to drive when I was with Mercedes on the day (they usually have a variety)

thanks for the response. will try to visit my local showroom 😊@@npoleary

@louiecarlson8991 no worries!

Thank you so much! 🙏🙏🙏😎

Ooo very nice! What colour did you go for? 👀

@@npoleary silver but I wrapped it china blue

Oh cool! 😎

It should be in there, that’s how you adjust it I’d defo recommend getting in touch with Mercedes to check it out. What colour are they set to at the moment?

@@npoleary there's no color. They're closed. I looked in the settings too and there's nothing about it either. When i searched for them it said they're unavailable or something similar. As far as i know, if they're already incorporated it should be an option.. I'll get in touch with Mercedes but until then, i'm trying to find some way, maybe i can do it on my own

Oh if it there’s no colour then it sounds like you don’t have ambient lighting It’s an option at factory usually on Premium packages etc

@@npoleary ah i get it. Thanks for helping out!

@toviatoris2642 no worries!

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! I’ll keep the videos coming!

Stick with your GLC, don't entertain this rubbish. Never had a car with so much rubbish on it. Your GLC may be a little dated, but believe me, I wish we had kept our's.

Thank you! Sadly this MBUX (NTG 7) is a new generation it’s only on new cars. It’s not software and has new hardware too.

@@npoleary ok. I understand that but it is a pitty to consider my 6 months old car, "old"... At least I have a touchpad :) Thank you for the quick reply!

@SpyTaZz wouldn’t describe it as old at all. New models and generations of everything (tech, cars, tvs, phones) come out all the time. I’m sure it looks awesome! 🙏🙏

@@npoleary Thank you Nick. Keep up with your great work. BTW I have a question about the remote close of the tailgate from the key. Although I can open the tailgate from quite a distance, in order to close it I have to go almost 3m from my car... Is there a trick or a bug? Thanks!

Ah thank you! 🙏 Yes they’re all like that, sadly can’t do it on mine (mine’s manually closing) but yes you need to be very close to the car to close from the key

Aha yes there was a new model that I got the chance to check out! 🤓 Ah nice! 👌🏼

Possibly depends on the spec I doubt it would be standard equipment but keep an eye out for Premium & Premium Plus packages if you’re based in the UK. That’s where you’ll find it when configuring one

Hey! Yeah good thanks! Ah awesome! 🤓 Well the default mode of a plug-in hybrid is to run on electric first and up to speeds of 85mph. I’ve heard that some new Mercedes can now integrate with the Sat Nav to kind of make it last longer throughout a longer journey but haven’t managed to test that out yet. Need to ask them if they’ll lend me a hybrid! Haha 😜 But in any case, you’ll be able to change it manually if you wanted to. Electric mode for driving on Electric and Battery Hold for engine, you can just swap it manually when you’re travelling faster if you wanted to 🤓

Thank you! 🙏 That would be good! 👍🏼

GLA for me as I have a dog (well puppy technically) 😅 But if I didn’t I’d have the CLA if it has all the gadgets! 👀 Blue’s easy to clean too! 😉

@@npoleary I went for the CLA250e Premium Plus in Spectral Blue 😍😍😍

@harrysidley5134 ooo very nice! 👌🏼

Hey Rita! Ooo very nice! Range is always a hot topic because many see the range quoted and assume that’s what they’ll get 24/7 which is far from the truth because we all drive differently, we all drive in different places and we all hit traffic at different times. Range is measured by WLTP in the UK and I guess should be in Europe too. It is done by someone who knows how to get every single mile out of a fully charged battery which is great for comparing between models (so you know what you’re buying). It’s important to note, yes you can achieve the stated range, but you’ll need to replicate the same conditions that it was tested in. So if you charge the battery up, travel between 40mph and 60mph and avoid traffic almost completely, drive in Eco with A/C and heating off then you’ll hit and even beat the quoted range. When starting a journey though, we often are in a built up area and speeds of 40mph and 60mph are often not achievable so range will quite often be less. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about. Opinions as you said are quite divided because each person drives in a different place, encounters different traffic, one person will brake later than the other, one person may travel at higher speeds than the other or even use their heating or A/C more.

Ah thanks for watching! Not heard a clicking sound before, have you spoken to a dealer or Mercedes staff at all? They might be able to check it out

Thank Nick, I will speak to Mercedes of Salisbury, they supplied me the car. It’s probably me having an attack of the stupids!😂😂😂 thanks once again Harry

Having said that, funny you should mention this I heard a clicking this morning on my car 😂 And after looking it was the exhaust system heating up 😅 So just throwing it out there, not sure if you described it from the interior or the exterior but I thought I’d share as it could be the same. Unless of course it’s very prominent on the inside then yeah, not sure what that is..

Hello again Nick,what they told me it was the reversing camera, it stops after a short time. If you go into settings then camera and open and close it, the sound I heard is produced. It stops after about 20 to 30 minutes and only happens at low speeds below 16 kph. Harry

Oh yeah the reversing camera will pop out from time to time but that won’t stop after 30 mins of driving. That just happens at lower speeds 😎

Is that AMG Line you’re referring to? If it’s a Mercedes-AMG like a GLA 35 then that will have a harder ride. But for sport vs AMG Line the differences is minimal. Mercedes fit comfort suspension according to their brochures on all variants excluding the fast ones (Mercedes-AMG). I own the 1.3L in the A-Class and it’s pretty punchy considering its size!

What would you say better for fuel 1.3 petrol or diesel

Well you would get a higher MPG per fuel top up but it depends on the cost fuel. You typically in most cars can further between top ups with a diesel anyway 🤓

Not with my videos on KZfaq! 😅 But on a more serious note no not at all It’s easier, you don’t go into the settings menu everyday. For the most part, on the main Home Screen you’ll have Navi, Radio and maybe Media if you listen to other music. That’s it, there’s loads of other things in the cars too but you don’t have to use every feature 😇

Really sorry you’ll have to check with Mercedes as specs vary round the world (really hard to tell where everyone’s from on KZfaq 😅) I don’t believe you can get it in the UK though but double check with them or on their website on the configurators and eBrochures to be sure 🤓

Haha always trying to upgrade the gear thank you! I film everything in 4k where I can so not sure why you can’t see it on your end. I’ve just checked again and it is 100% in 2160p. Just tap settings on the video, quality, advanced, and the choose your resolution 👍🏼

Ah nice thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! It’s a lovely car and quite spacious inside without being anymore difficult to park than a hatchback. It’s primarily just taller 🤓

Thank you glad you enjoyed the video!

Yeah hopefully I can get my hands on one next year to try it out! 🤓

Thank you! Not sure what you mean by pop up? You can always email me “contact@npo-media.co.uk” I can try and help if it’s the same as my A-Class. It might be!

Hey! Ah very nice! Yes sadly specification on cars varies massively round the world for different countries.

@@npoleary thank you for replying to me again is very kind of you 🤙🏽 and I mean my GLA 250 🤣 I’m thinking of trade it in for a model that has all those features 🤷🏽

Oh I see! That’s alright! 👍🏼 🤓

It’s unique to each car Usually found in SETTINGS SYSTEM CONNECTIVITY / WI-FI (or something similar) naming depends on the model

Sadly not seen ventilated seats on any car in that kind of segment on any manufacturer. Normally you might find it on a car that’s a little bit more expensive that’ll have a higher spec or of course in hotter climates

​@@npoleary the cla in USA had it 😊

Ah nice! 👍🏼

@@npoleary I have ventilated seats in my GLA 35 AMG 2022

I live in Southern California so ventilated seats are a selling point. Lots of Japanese and Korean models have them as options or standard, possibly because the countries of origin have hot sticky humid summers.

Well when a facelift comes round, I don’t think it’s meant to be an upgrade for people who have the direct model before. Much like iPhones, if you have the previous one, the next version up will only have slight improvements over last year’s one / the model before. Facelifts in cars are always like that, for a complete model change that’ll be 3-4 years time 🤓

@@npoleary yes but I wanted to point that in my view the changes are mostly a backward step. Ken

@@kencarruthers6714 I agree... The only think that looks better are the extra led stripes in the interior and of cource the updated version of the MBUX.

Not heard of that before… So when you plug your phone in, CarPlay takes over and all of the audio will route through the car (unless of course it’s wireless CarPlay) What happens when you plug it in?

CarPlay appears on the screen but all the sound comes from the Iphone not the speakers in the car@@npoleary

I solved the problem, my iPhone was on a VPN. Thanks for responding so quickley@@npoleary

Ah I was gonna say that doesn’t sound like normal behaviour for CarPlay! Good to know though, thanks for sharing! 🙏🙏🙏

Volvo and GLA are very similar in terms of ride comfort GLA has options for different drive modes where as the Volvo has one mode only. Both in many aspects are the same. Volvo does however have a portrait screen with Google built in whereas Mercedes have a landscape screen with them own system built in. Other things to keep an eye out for, Mercedes will have wireless CarPlay and wireless Android auto but Volvo will have wired. But on the Volvo front it has options for heated steering wheels which don’t exist on the GLA.

Sadly I couldn’t check that when I was there as I only had a short time with the car during the day. But looking at their brochure it appears it’s only on the GLA 45 S. This is for the UK though so check with a Mercedes dealer to be 100% sure 👍🏼 Brochure: tools.mercedes-benz.co.uk/current/passenger-cars/e-brochures/gla-SR062023.pdf?_gl=1*lyd88r*_ga*MjA5Njg3Njk0Mi4xNzE4MzQ1NDI1*_ga_38LJSJTYP4*MTcxOTQ3OTcwMC4zLjAuMTcxOTQ3OTcwNC4wLjAuMTI3MzkyOTY5Ng..*_fplc*NGxWZ3F3VE9MMjNqM093NXZXbkNlck5FWUF1MDRsYiUyQmhocXpkZUxUblozODg1UXZUT3gxV3BnJTJGa1ltUm5wMSUyQlZzNmtFb05NT1VSJTJGSTRNdVh5dzBlQmNZUDhmR01yJTJGZ1c2WkElMkZYZmlYbmlMRUZ6Y1VHSGtwSXltWklaamFRJTNEJTNE

Sorry you’ll have to check with Mercedes for the exact specs on the car you’re looking at 🤓 I believe it is available but it may vary round the world (depends where you’re based) sorry it’s hard to tell on KZfaq in the comments section!

@@npoleary ok thanks 🙏

Possibly! If I get an invite from Mercedes! 😛 I think it’s due to arrive early next year

@@npoleary lol it is, I have one on order and can’t find no videos about it online!

Well it’s not out yet Mercedes announced it a few months ago in preparation for 2024 👍🏼

Build quality is sometimes a topic that crops up when reviewing any car but happy to answer 🤓 Mercedes in this case of course sell many many models with varying levels of luxury. The A-Class, CLA, B-Class and GLA kind of fall into the same category. They are all premium models but of course there is a difference when going up through the Mercedes range to others like for example GLC, GLE and GLS / S-Class. But so does the price! 🤓 It’s all down to what you’d expect from a car and to be honest whoever said the noise is noticeable, it’s what they expect from a car too. I would actually say that I noticed the ride quality to be softer than an A-Class (having driven one everyday for the past few months). But again it’s what you’re after. If you drive cars priced £100k+ and then drive a £40k car, you’ll probably notice. But if you’ve never had a German car before and looking to get your first, you’ll fall in love 🤓. But try it out when you test drive, really sorry though not sure on the 24 hour one. I can’t see why you couldn’t but probably better to ask your local Mercedes.

@@npoleary thanks a lot !!

No worries! 👍🏼

@npoleary I just love merc design always been mazda guy but gla or cla shooting brake really tempting me to try something different but also solid and reliable 😃

It is a very noisy car, far more than the GLC ever was.

Ah thank you for watching! Yes that other video was quite a long one! 😅 Yes there are quite a few things I could have done to improve it even further but I think it was pretty good! Ah now with a mild hybrid according to the screen, if you brake hard, it won’t use brake regen. It only uses it if you brake just a little. Probably different to your one. Glad you enjoyed it though! 🤓

last video was magic and this video was magic. all your videos are magic not one bad one why wood there bee any bad one s ah no i dont have a car yet im still saving up my deposit PCP im still trying to make my mind up however the car will have gear shift paddles. not regen paddles like the EQC BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz coupe thats where im at now. however if i change my mind it will be a EQC white black mu;ti spoke wheels plus i like long videos so don't be put off from doing them. light breaking that makes sence once i thought about it. makes sense for safety like if a baby is on board say no more. Jack @@npoleary

Awh thank you! Glad you enjoy them! Working on the next few already! Super busy at the moment! Loads more stuff coming soon! 😜

Thank you! Oh interesting…I mean well I own a Mercedes A 180 petrol with a 1.3L engine so wouldn’t know what the diesel is like long term but the petrol’s absolutely fine! 🤓😎

Would love to! If I get my hands on one! 🤓

I didn’t notice one on that car but check with Mercedes when you’re shopping for one and they can check the specification of the car you’re looking at. Really sorry it’ll vary round the world so depends where you’re based etc so in try not to go through specs to much on my channel.

Definitely not a change for change sake, most car manufacturers have a product cycle of approx 6-7 years. And halfway (which is this one for the GLA) they bring out a facelift. A facelift are very small updates, multimedia system, engines possibly and a few tweaks to the exterior. The shell of the car and dimensions remain virtually the same. They all do it, so it’s no different to others who bring out small changes halfway though.

Don’t worry I’ve heard this many times before but rest assured the entry level engines in the compact car range are not just "Renault engines", Mercedes and Renault have combined their efforts together to produce a very highly economical, low emission and powerful engine. It’s common for some manufacturers to share designs with each other. Others include Mini Peugeot sharing their engines, Volvo and Noble, Mercedes S-Class & Pagani Zonda and many others too. For the engine you’re talking about, Mercedes also put their own tech and spin into it and designed Formula One technology such as Nanoslide and even cylinder shut-off called CAMTRONIC allowing the cylinders to go down to 2! None of this is found in the Renault’s engines so no, they are definitely not the same at all. Even the new variants feature mild hybrid technology which also is not found on Renault models. Hope that answers your question!

6ft 2” 🤓

@@npolearyKind of you! It helps me Thank you 👍🏼

No worries! 🤓

It’s a good car! 🙏

I heard that there was a semiconductor shortage impacting all cars specifications across all brands of cars. I’m surprised the sales person didn’t keep you in the loop? Did you get something sorted in the end? 🙏

Unfortunately no. The semi conductor shortage was responsible for the lack of electric seat and remote hatch but does not explain other downgrading such as audio etc. You live and learn, otherwise it was a good vehicle but not the vehicle I ordered spec wise. Keep up the videos they are excellent.

Excellent question! I asked Mercedes this too! So basically changing a tyre isn’t something Mercedes expect you to do. Plus it’s also quite dangerous to do this at the side of the road (hence why on a motorway, they advise you to stand on the other side of the barrier). Mercedes actually offer Roadside Assistance for up to 30 years from the car’s registration date (here in the UK). The only catch, as long as it has its routine service then they offer that cover completely free. Plus from many many comments on KZfaq, I’ve heard nothing but good things about that level of cover. I’ve got it on my car, something that I hope I don’t need to use but it’s there just in case 👍🏼

Honestly having used my car without the touchpad for a few months, my hand went to use it for the first couple of weeks (it was bound to! Muscle memory!) but then you do get used it. Most cars do only have one form of touch interface anyway, so it’s not as bad as it seems. But if you haven’t driven one, just take one out for test drive at your local Mercedes and try it out and see how you get on 🤓 If this one’s not on your list, what’s on your list now? Still a Mercedes? Or a German car (I do review others!) or something completely different? 🤓

Or just use "Hey Mercedes" to make alterations...?@@npoleary

@@npoleary I use 90% the touchpad, 9.9% the touch pad on the steering wheel and 0.1% the screen... And I am not the only one.

Well it is something you get used to, I bought my car and used it a fair bit. Certainly didn’t put me off buying my car 🤓 The other improvements kind of make up for it! 🤓

Ah okay, I know prices and specs vary round the world! But glad you enjoyed it! 😎

Well not all models of Mercedes will have the same grille Some are slightly different 🤓

It has a rear camera but that has been set by the software to recalibrate itself frequently and this is very noisy and noticeable. It sounds like a large bolt being slid open and shut every few minutes and it drives me and my wife nuts and makes us sorry that we bought the GLA. Our dealership (in London) has tried to fix it twice and now tell us that it is a known experience and no solution has been forthcoming from MB.

Most new cars do yes but it depends when you live / where you’re based. Sorry it’s very hard to tell where everyone lives in the comments section. If you’re in the UK, yes reversing cameras are standard 🤓

Ooo nice! Similar to mine, I have Premium on my A-Class. Honestly don’t worry about the touchpad, most cars only have one way of controlling the screen. For some reason Mercedes have three or four. Losing one of them isn’t that bad, I bought one knowing that 🤓

@@npoleary now that you mention it, you’re right. I can just do it from the wheel but aesthetically it looked nice. One question tho, seeing as though the premium version has the advanced sound system which is 225w instead of the 100w system, how much better would you say it is?

@Imanul both sound systems are good but I specifically went for Premium because of the upgraded sound system. It is very good, it can basically go louder and has a very nice punchy bass while being very clear. For audiophiles though, the difference between the one on the Premium package and a branded sound system like Burmester / Harmon Kardon or Bang & Olufsen is that the latter is even more clearer and sits in speaker housings that ensure you’re hearing the best the way the artist intended. (I haven’t seen those for a Mercedes A-Class anyway) For most people, the standard one and even more so the Premium one is even better. The average person may not even notice the difference. But me being picky, I do like my music and it suits me 👍🏼

@@npoleary nice to know since you review mb a lot, we’re definitely alike in the sense that we chose premium versions specifically for the upgraded sound systems. I do enjoy my music and love a song with a lot of bass so opting for it was a no brainer. I also noticed that on the website, it says that the gla premium has a rear armrest but I didn’t notice it when briefly looking at it, do you know if it does?

I don’t recall it being there when I reviewed it so might be best to check with whoever you’ve ordered from. They may have changed it since I made a video showcasing it 🙏

Well not all models will have exactly the same grille otherwise 30+ models that Mercedes sell will all look the same 🤓 Some have to be different so you can actually tell the difference 😎

On the facelift: Yes 🤓👍🏼

@@npoleary Wireless ?

Yeah! I’ve covered the differences here between the two multimedia systems: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNpjZJuWz9nSpWQ.htmlsi=u69uZOVREUtxmIpL Make sure you’re subscribed with notifications on so you don’t miss out! Plus I’m open to suggestions about future videos! 🤓

Having purchased a car myself with the exact same two things (my A-Class) it’s something you get used to. I have also done a review of my car too if that helps a few videos ago.

It’s a facelift so facelifts have very small changes halfway through the product cycle of a car Most car manufacturers do this small update but the updates are very welcome! 🙏

In the UK and Europe there’s breakdown cover for 30 years from new (as long as Mercedes servicing has been kept up to date) Is there not something similar there?

@@npoleary Might be in SA too, but it isn't good enough. Just add a spare simples. If I get stuck on a trip from Johannesburg to Durban, it will take at least 3 to 4 hours for support to arrive.

Maybe they should offer that there as that’s equivalent to driving up half of the UK 😅 I complain at a 3 hour drive so I’m sure there are longer trips in Africa! I’ve been once to Cape Town but was only there locally for a day, lovely place! 😎

Hmmm, I may change it. Trust me I thought about that for way too long 😂 I was considering it but the car is already out and in showrooms And I believe there are people driving them already.

@@npoleary While it's a 2024 I was a bit confused because it has what looks like the the previous "diamond" grill instead of the Mercedes three point grill.

Not all cars have the same grille some Mercedes have their own look. It would be very difficult to tell them apart if they all had the same!

You don’t like it? There is a red theme which changes it all too if you don’t like the blue 🙏

@@npoleary ahh I didn't knew, i'll check on KZfaq

Covered that on my last video posted Friday (about midway through where I demo it when it goes to the sport mode)

Didn’t realise there was a difference 😅 Hadn’t really thought about it to be honest

@@npoleary Sorry, I have an aversion to American English. It was a good review though. Does the GLA handle well around corners?

No worries! 🤓🙏 Yeah absolutely, it won’t lean as higher cars will but it still has that ground clearance to make it easier to get in and out. I had one for a weekend once and although I wouldn’t have considered one personally, I actually might now! (I also have a dog too now so the extra boot space and height in the car would be welcome too!)

Mentioned at the start it’s a facelift! Facelifts are just very small minor upgrades with minute differences 🤓