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2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA35 Transformed

by Randi Payton
written by Randi Payton

The AMG division at Mercedes-Benz continues to remodel high-performance versions of the brand by introducing the new 2021 Mercedes AMG GLA35 subcompact SUV, outfitted with an enhanced turbocharged four-cylinder 302 horsepower engine and a race-inspired suspension.

The 2021 Mercedes GLA class are small luxury crossover SUVs named GLA250, GLA250 4MATIC, AMG GLA35, and AMG GLA45.  The AMG GLA35 model starts around $47,550 and squarely puts luxury and sporty performance within the masses’ reach. For about $11,000 less, you can get the base model Mercedes GLA 250 without the AMG badge.

Customized by independent engineers and contractors in Affalterbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Mercedes’ AMG division adds another level of luxury and engineering to the GLA Class. The 2021 AMG GLA45, priced around $55,550 MSRP, comes with the powerful 382 horsepower AMG handcrafted engine.

Both GLA models come with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine connected to an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Mercedes AMG GLA35 includes an enhanced engine, while the GLA45 comes with an AMG handcrafted engine.

The GLA35 is very smooth, powerful, and fun to drive on the straightaway and during cornering. The 4MATIC all-wheel-drive (AWD) system helps maintain a firm grip on the road in any driving mode, including Sports Plus, where the exhaust sound kicks in.

The second-generation GLA35 is a bit shorter, several inches taller, and has more style and performance than the first generation. Buyers get the upgraded version at a reasonable price to attract younger customers to the AMG Class.

Like most Mercedes vehicles, it has a 10.25-inch MBUX touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with high-definition graphics and a user-friendly interface. It can be configured in Classic, Sports, or Supersport modes and controlled by touching or touchpad on the center console.

Mobile connectivity includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, four USB-C ports, and Bluetooth audio streaming. The GLA comes with a trial period of Mercedes Me connect services.

Naturally, the AMG models come with many of the latest safety features, including blind-spot assist, a rearview camera, LED lights, and electronic stability control. The test vehicle came with a digital white metallic paint job and AMG Carbon trim. Options included an AMG performance steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather, 19-inch AMG 10 spoke wheels, panorama sunroof, heated front seats, and more.

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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Sporty Midsize SUV

by Randi Payton
written by Randi Payton

As long as SUVs are outselling sedans in the United States, automakers like Volkswagen will continue introducing new models to meet consumer demands. It is the reason Volkswagen decided to assemble the midsize Atlas at its manufacturing facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a smaller version of the midsize Atlas SUV launched in twenty-seventeen. It is two inches shorter and has five seats, instead of seven in the Atlas. They both expand VWs reach into the popular midsize SUV segment.

The VW Atlas Cross Sport is identical to its sibling except for a more sporty roofline. It has the same interior and engine as the Atlas. Despite the shorter trim and removal of the third-row seats, the Cross Sport has plenty of passenger and cargo space.

Built on the same 117.3-inch wheelbase as the Atlas, the Cross Sport has 111.8 cubic feet of passenger space, including 40.4 inches of rear legroom. There are 40.3 cubic feet of luggage space behind the sliding second-row seats and 77.8 cubic feet with the second row folded.

The Atlas and the Cross Sport have the same engine options: a standard 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that gets 235 horsepower or an optional 3.6-liter six-cylinder generating 276 horsepower. Both versions have an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with either front- or all-wheel drive.

The VW Atlas Cross Sport, designed for the American market, is among Volkswagen’s best-selling vehicles. Last year, it sold over 80,000 Atlas SUVs in the U.S., which influenced its decision to expand the model range. Together, the Atlas, with its best-selling midsize Tiguan crossover SUV, accounted for 53% of VW sales. At the same time, SUVs made up 52% of all vehicle sales in the U.S.

The 2020 Atlas Cross Sport, built on an SUV platform, is fun to drive and performs like a crossover on urban streets and freeways. The lower roofline and smaller trajectory reduces overhand in the front and rear and adds to its charming look.

Now that the 2021 models are going on sale at dealerships, you can probably get a good deal on a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. That’s if you can still find one.

The starting priced on the base front-wheel-drive model is $30,545 MSRP. The combined EPA fuel rating on the smaller engine is 22 mpg. The all-wheel-drive version averages 20 mpg, while the larger engine averages a combined 19 mpg. The price goes up to $35,000 MSRP for the top-of-line SE Technology model.

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