If you want more ground clearance get a GLK...
If you want even more ground clearance get a ML.
Want even more? Get the GL.
If you want even more ground clearance get a ML.
Want even more? Get the GL.
90's cherokee for under $5000 with the other $5000 spend on modifications is the way to goOR a better idea. If you want to go off roading for $30K buy a Jeep Wrangler, or better buy a used one for $10K and put $10K of mods into it...
This is just another way to increase the razor thin margin on GLA. They're going to stick taller struts in it and ask an extra $10K...
because its not about off roading. Its about percieved image for GLA clients and most importantly, more money for Mercedes...The absurd part is that people will never actually take the GLA off-road anyway. Even the GLA owners who want or would eventually buy the off-road package won't take their GLA off-road. And if a person did actually want to off-road, they would get a proper off-road vehicle, like a Jeep.
it just won't be the type of extreme off-road you see people do with Jeep's. i can see mercedes showing the GLA on some mild off-road terrain, something a bit more extreme than the terrain someone would come across when going to their cottage or some cabin in the woods.The absurd part is that people will never actually take the GLA off-road anyway. Even the GLA owners who want or would eventually buy the off-road package won't take their GLA off-road. And if a person did actually want to off-road, they would get a proper off-road vehicle, like a Jeep.
ah but thats not what GLA off road pack will be for. It will allow GLA owners to take speed bumps without slowing down and assuage their fears of getting stuck on grass.I personally don't see people caring much for off-roading in a GLA.
Doesn't have a full time locking 4x4 system. No lo gear. No skid plates.
I believe the S-Class has some similar tech that is more forgiving when going over speed bumps and bad pot holes. Great systems to implement on new cars.ah but thats not what GLA off road pack will be for. It will allow GLA owners to take speed bumps without slowing down and assuage their fears of getting stuck on grass.
yea and low gear can be engaged electronically now, its not as mechanically difficult as it used to be, you dont need heavy duty transfer cases. Go look at what what porsche did to the Cayennes off road gear in between redesigns, or go look how a modern range rover works...doubt it.
to properly have a off-road vehicle you need a low range gear. I doubt the GLA will have one
This off-road package is probably just a taller ride height and MAYBE some skid packages. I'll pass. Like I said.. If you want something for off-road get something else...
it's amazing how they integrated it, i know with RR it's just the turn of a knob thats needed to go into the different modes.yea and low gear can be engaged electronically now, its not as mechanically difficult as it used to be, you dont need heavy duty transfer cases. Go look at what what porsche did to the Cayennes off road gear in between redesigns, or go look how a modern range rover works...
I would have my money on not seeing any of those electronic diffs or smart rev holding and gear changing fancy tech on the GLA.yea and low gear can be engaged electronically now, its not as mechanically difficult as it used to be, you dont need heavy duty transfer cases. Go look at what what porsche did to the Cayennes off road gear in between redesigns, or go look how a modern range rover works...