[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-laser-headlights\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-laser-headlights\/","headline":"New Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA gets laser headlights","name":"New Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA gets laser headlights","description":"It\u2019s the Shanghai Motor Show this week, and as the world\u2019s most new-car-hungry market, the major manufacturers are keen to show the Chinese punters some slick new concepts to tickle their fancies. It\u2019s sure to be a big, new-model-packed event. In that neck of the woods it\u2019s a case of the bigger the car the better \u2013 it\u2019s a big-time status symbol, you see \u2013 and the more luxury the merrier. And so, here we have this new luxury compact […]","datePublished":"2013-04-22","dateModified":"2013-04-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Mercedes-Concept-GLA.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Mercedes-Concept-GLA.jpg","height":"577","width":"577"},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-laser-headlights\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports \/ Performance & Prestige cars","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":438,"keywords":["concept cars","Mercedes-Benz","Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA","motor shows"],"articleBody":"It\u2019s the Shanghai Motor Show this week, and as the world\u2019s most new-car-hungry market, the major manufacturers are keen to show the Chinese punters some slick new concepts to tickle their fancies. It\u2019s sure to be a big, new-model-packed event. In that neck of the woods it\u2019s a case of the bigger the car the better \u2013 it\u2019s a big-time status symbol, you see \u2013 and the more luxury the merrier. And so, here we have this new luxury compact SUV concept from Mercedes-Benz; the Concept GLA, going on show to the public for the first time in Shanghai, complete with laser headlights.I guess we better address this intriguing claim from Merc that their new small-yet-premium SUV uses lasers up front, because, if you\u2019re like me, all we can picture are red beams shooting out of the Merc\u2019s front end and frying our enemies! Lasers yes, but not killer lasers it seems…The laser technology inside the headlights beams more light onto the dark road ahead than conventional lightbulbs or LEDs, and because of the beam structure of laser light they can project that light further ahead. It\u2019s a case of more light projected further up the road. No conformation yet as to whether or not they make a \u2018zap, zap\u2019 noise!However, on a more serious laser note still, the laser-beam projectors could also help to improve general road safety, as well as light the way ahead of the new GLA. Satellite navigation direction instructions could be projected onto the road ahead in the form of large arrows, so that other drivers around could see where the GLA is headed. And, wait for it, these uber-headlights can also project pictures or movies onto a screen or wall via the onboard infotainment system, called COMAND Online. Pictures from your smartphone or the internet, perhaps? But not from those naughty websites!More conventional driving tech for this chunky \u2018n\u2019 curvy new Merc SUV \u2013 which measures L: 4383mm, W: 1978mm, H: 1579mm; A and B car-segment-size, basically \u2013 includes a 2-litre, turbocharged petrol engine with 210bhp under that powerdomed bonnet, a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox, and four-wheel drive. All the latest kit that you\u2019ll find in current Mercedes models, which along with the not-too-radical-to-actually-build-it-bodywork, over 21-inch turbine-style wheels, kinda adds up to a feeling that if the Chinese punters like it, Merc might actually build this GLA. And, wow, what an interior \u2013 brown never looked so beautiful.And if they do build this curvy-coupe-SUV, let\u2019s hope they keep the laser headlights. James Bond drives a Mercedes-Benz…  By Dan Anslow "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New Mercedes-Benz Concept GLA gets laser headlights","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-mercedes-benz-concept-gla-gets-laser-headlights\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]