The Best Small Luxury SUVs in Singapore [UPDATED]

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CarBuyer Team

14/09/2023

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Mercedes-Benz GLA

Our pick: Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 Progressive from S$306,888 with COE (September 2023)
Read our review on the Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 here

The second-generation Mercedes GLA marks a big step up from its predecessor, being more ‘SUV’ than before, putting it in a better position to take on its German rivals like the BMW X1 and Audi Q3. Looks are subjective of course, but the new GLA’s sales figures since its launch demonstrates that Singaporeans have taken to it pretty well.

Read our full review of the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA 200 here, and why it is a step up from its predecessor

The new GLA is bigger all round from its predecessor too, which translates to better interior room all round. Some of the interior bits do still feel a bit low rent, but the car is reasonably well-equipped, and the cabin ambience is second to none in this class, with some decent tech bits to make it feel futuristic.

As a driving proposition, the GLA is pretty average, although a marked improvement over its predecessor. The 1.3-litre engine with 163hp in the GLA 200 performs alright, although it’s not the smoothest unit around. It rides and handles capably though, good enough to at least compete alongside the class leaders.

Its biggest drawback however is its price, with the GLA 200 retailing for over 300 grand including COE as of September 2023. There’s a lesser-powered GLA 180 variant that slots into COE Cat A and is thus more affordable, but it doesn’t quite pass muster when compared to its equivalent peers.

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