[Glamorous]

Mercedes-Benz GLA200 CDI first drive Review | Autocar

plenty to like about a car we’d confidently describe as the best yet to come from Daimler’s new compact generation.

That's high praise!

 

[A.T.L.]

I know this is a UK review but do you think MB will ever consider bringing the diesel model over to america?

This is what a lot of americans need.

 

[Glamorous]

I know this is a UK review but do you think MB will ever consider bringing the diesel model over to america?

This is what a lot of americans need.

Does anyone really need a luxury car?

That said, the diesel would make sense for many American Mercedes-Benz buyers, but I doubt we will see a diesel anytime soon. If Mercedes were to invest the money in federalizing the powertrain, they would offer it across the CLA-Class line as well, and I have not heard reputable rumors of an upcoming diesel CLA for the U.S. market.

 

[A.T.L.]

you're right, no one actually needs a luxury car, we all just want one.
at least with this being a diesel it makes it a want that's easier to keep around, less of a burden.

 

[AMGz]

will this even step foot in america?
it seems like they will try to keep it as a euro-only model

 

[carbonfiber]

no CDI for north america though.

 

[A.T.L.]

as always, america always ends up not getting any cool diesels like this.
it's always boring VW diesels that make it here from the germans

 

[carbonfiber]

would north americans actually buy a GLA/CLA diesel?

 

[A.T.L.]

That's a good question, I know the demand for diesels is their, but haven't seen anything on paper that they would want a german diesel. MB should do a survey

 

[carbonfiber]

does the GLK diesel sell in NA?

 

[Glamorous]

does the GLK diesel sell in NA?

I read an article the other day that said GLK diesel models comprise nearly 30% of all U.S. market GLK sales...so there certainly is a market! Bring on the GLA Bluetec!

 

[Bplayer]

It is available in Canada and is less expensive than the gas model. Go figure!

 

[A.T.L.]

I noticed a lot of them in Canada when i went to visit. Seems like Canadians really love compact SUV's

 

[carbonfiber]

It is available in Canada and is less expensive than the gas model. Go figure!

interesting.. thats new..

 

[A.T.L.]

Not surprised this is happening, brands tend to treat canada different, treat them almost like how they treat european

 

[AMGz]

interesting.. thats new..

yeah funny how that works

 

[carbonfiber]

are there any other diesels in this category of cars available to buy for north americans?

 

[A.T.L.]

not that i know of right now but i wont be surprised if it grows with benz involved

 

[carbonfiber]

within the german brands they seem to offer diesel options. not all the japanese brands carry them