Mercedes-Benz plant starts production of the new GLA

German car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has commenced the production of its compact SUV Mercedes-Benz GLA at its Rastatt plant in Germany.

“The ramp-up of the GLA is further proof of the diversity, competitiveness and efficiency of our production operations at the Rastatt plant. Within a very short space of time, our team mastered another ramp-up in ongoing series-production, while the location operates at full capacity and the preparations for the next generation of compact cars are running at full steam”, says Thomas Geier, Location Manager Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant.

The new GLA enters its current model year with an expanded range of engines and a visual upgrade of the interior and exterior design as well as updated equipment variants. Mercedes-Benz GLA made its global debut in 2013 and has been an important product in the company’s product portfolio.

Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant in Germany is the biggest employer in the region, with a workforce of around 6.500 employees. Within the global Mercedes-Benz production network, the Rastatt plant is the lead plant for the production of compact cars worldwide. The A-Class, B-Class and B-Class Electric Drive, as well as the compact SUV GLA are manufactured at the location.

In 2016, more than 300,000 vehicles rolled off its production lines.