Merc has invested loads, as BMW has, on updating the inside of their cars to be even more premium and tech-focused. As BMW has done with its Curved Display, Merc is making bigger screens standard. The 2024 GLA-Class will forego the dual seven-inch displays for a newly standard twin-10.25-inch-screen setup, hosting the driver information cluster and infotainment, respectively. The former gets new display styles, including Classic, Sporty, and Discreet to choose what you want to see, while three modes (Navigation, Assistance, and Services) allow even further customization. There are also ten ambient light colors to choose from.
Newly standard tech includes wireless smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and there are now more USB-C ports than before – and they’re illuminated for convenience. The voice assistant feature has been updated substantially to enhance learning. A final infotainment upgrade comes in the form of the optional Burmester sound system which now features Dolby Atmos for movie-house-level sound.
The interior of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class gets tweaked, too, with Nappa leather on the steering wheel and more options added for customizing the compact SUV to your liking. This includes Black and Macchiato Beige interior colors for the Progressive equipment line, and Bahia Brown added to the AMG Line. Merc wants buyers in the USA to know that the MB-Tex/Microfiber seat upholstery it uses is made of recycled materials.
All the expected creature comforts remain in place: dual-zone climate control, cruise control, a power liftgate, power front seats with three-position memory, and illuminated entry. No changes are made to the cargo space in the Merc GLA-Class either, and you can still expect to load up to 50.5 cubic feet of cargo in the trunk. The rear seats in the Merc GLA do fold down in a 40/20/40 split, and you can still opt for hands-free access to the space.