The Features in the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA You Will Love After a Snowstorm

Winter driving can be unpredictable, especially after a heavy snowstorm. Ice-covered roads, snowbanks limiting visibility, and freezing temperatures make even the shortest trip a challenge. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA is built to handle these conditions with 4MATIC all-wheel drive, advanced safety features, and cold-weather technology that keeps you in control and comfortable. Here’s how it makes winter driving easier when the snow piles up.

4MATIC All-Wheel Drive: Grip When You Need It Most

Snow-covered streets, black ice, and slushy intersections can make even a routine drive risky. The 4MATIC all-wheel drive system in the GLA provides enhanced traction by automatically adjusting power distribution between the front and rear wheels based on road conditions. When the system detects wheel slip, it instantly redirects power to the wheels with the most grip, keeping the vehicle stable and responsive.

Whether you're climbing a steep, snow-packed hill or navigating an icy highway, 4MATIC works alongside Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to prevent skidding and improve control. The result is a confident drive, even when winter conditions are at their worst.

Safety Features Designed for Winter Conditions

Driving after a storm often means dealing with poor visibility, slippery roads, and sudden stops. The 2025 GLA is equipped with advanced safety technologies to help you stay in control.

Active Brake Assist monitors traffic ahead and can automatically apply the brakes if a potential collision is detected—critical when stopping distances increase on icy roads. Blind Spot Assist helps detect vehicles hidden by large snowbanks, and Crosswind Assist stabilizes the SUV in strong gusts, reducing the risk of being pushed off course on open highways.

For nighttime driving, LED High-Performance Headlamps provide a brighter, clearer beam that cuts through heavy snowfall, improving visibility when streetlights and other vehicles' headlights aren’t enough.

Mercedes me App: No More Freezing Mornings

A car buried in snow and ice isn’t the best way to start your day. The Mercedes me App lets you start the GLA remotely, so you don’t have to sit in the cold while the engine warms up. With a tap on your phone, you can activate the climate control system, ensuring the cabin is warm and the windshield is defrosted before you step outside.

The heated seats and steering wheel can also be pre-activated, so you don’t have to endure frozen hands on the drive to work. The app even provides real-time vehicle updates, letting you check fuel levels and battery status before heading out in the cold.

Winter-Ready Features for Cold and Ice

The heated windshield washer system ensures your washer fluid won’t freeze, keeping visibility clear even in freezing temperatures. Winter Driving Mode adjusts throttle response and transmission shifts to improve control on slippery roads, reducing wheel spin when accelerating. Thermotronic Dual-Zone Climate Control allows you and your passengers to set individual temperatures, keeping the entire cabin warm no matter how cold it is outside.

These small but essential features make a huge difference in winter, turning a freezing, frustrating drive into a smooth and controlled experience.

Built for Winter, Ready for Anything

Snowstorms and freezing temperatures are unavoidable, but the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLA makes winter driving easier, safer, and more comfortable. With 4MATIC all-wheel drive, advanced safety systems, and cold-weather technology, it’s designed to handle whatever winter throws your way. When the snow falls and the temperature drops, the GLA is ready to get you where you need to go—without the hassle.