58 May 2023 www.bahrainthismonth.com Mercedes-Benz is significantly upgrading the compact GLA SUV with numerous innovations and more extensive standard equipment, much to the delight of motoring enthusiasts. The new radiator grille with vertical louvres and horizontal fin enhances the powerful character. In addition, the bonnet with discreetly suggested power domes underlines the self-confident appearance. The redesigned front bumper with visual underride protection points to the GLA’s off-road genes. Added to this is the modernised light signature in the standard LED High Performance front headlights and the LED rear lights. Mercedes-Benz is also expanding the range of options with the new Spectral Blue paint colour and four additional wheel designs. In the basic trim, the new GLA stands on 17-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels in highgloss black with high-gloss turned surfaces. Optional 18- to 20-inch wheels are also available. The interior is also receiving significant upgrades with the free-standing double screen being one of the highlights. It now includes a 7-inch and a 10.25-inch display as standard for the instrument cluster and multimedia screen respectively. Furthermore, two 10.25-inch wide-screen displays are optionally available. For the first time, a heated steering wheel rim is also available for the AMG Line. The new GLA is equipped with comfort seats upholstered in ARTICO man-made leather as standard. The Progressive equipment variant offers three interior colours: black, macchiato beige and sagegrey. Audi Middle East has announced the first-ever arrival of the brand’s unique and iconic S1 e-tron quattro Hoonitron to the Middle East, at the Museum of the Future. The S1 Hoonitron has been making waves globally since its debut in the Elektrikhana film, where it was seen drifting through the streets of Las Vegas with the late legendary drifter, Ken Block, at the wheel. The S1 Hoonitron is just one of several exciting Audi show cars to be displayed for visitors this year as part of the successful ongoing collaboration between Audi Middle East and the museum. The revolutionary Hoonitron’s all-wheel drivetrain is fully electric, with the front and rear axles each powered by a motor-generator unit (MGU). Four high-voltage batteries from a standard Audi PHEV model supply the drivetrain system and operate at 800 volts. Each MGU develops 250 kW of power and 320 Nm of torque, resulting in a total output of 500 kW and 640 Nm of torque. Inspired by the iconic 1987 Audi Sport quattro S1 Pikes Peak car, the S1 Hoonitron combines Audi’s electric drivetrains from large-scale production and motorsport. MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE HOSTS ICONIC AUDI THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ GLA motoring news
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