New Mercedes GLA brings 406-mile range and hybrid options

Mercedes has renewed its GLA with a new model available with both electric and hybrid options.Slotting underneath the recently introduced GLC in the brand’s line-up of electric cars, the new GLA is headlined by a new electric model which brings a range of up to 406 miles from a single charge.From launch, three electric models – GLA 200 electric, GLA 250+ electric and GLA 350 4Matic electric – will be available.There’s a huge central screen as standard (Mercedes-Benz AG – Communicati) Mercedes has confirmed that the GLA will also be available with a mild-hybrid engine setup, which will allow a certain amount of electric-only range, though only at slower speeds such as when driving around town. It’ll be based around a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.Compared with the previ