The Mercedes-Benz GLA merges hatchback size with crossover functionality and luxury appointments, with better-than-average results.
Pros Zippy to drive Nimble handling Practical hatchback shape AMG GLA45 is downright sporty
Cons Cramped rear seats Interior doesn't impress So-so visibility AMG gets expensive with a quickness
We think that the 2020 model year will be the last for the current-generation GLA before a new model arrives for 2021. As such, Mercedes-Benz did not make any changes for the 2020 model year.
Pros Responsive handling, lots of available features, interesting design.
Cons Cramped interior, uncomfortable ride, not as luxurious as a Benz should be.
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class comes with all wheel drive, and front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 7-speed automated manual.The AMG GLA 45 has been discontinued.
Pros One of the most entertaining crossovers in the class Respectable fuel economy considering its performance High clearance and optional all-wheel drive lend some all-weather capability Long list of available tech and safety features
Cons Firm ride quality can grow tiresome on rough roads Automatic transmission operates sluggishly in stop-and-go situations Not much legroom, headroom or cargo room Road and wind noise could be better tamped down
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.Trim lineup restructured, with fewer variants than before.Additional features on new base Velar S model.Diesel engine has been discontinued, while a new supercharged V8 appears on the new top trim level.
Pros Distinctive styling inside and out Strong V6 engine High-quality materials in the cabin
Cons Infotainment system is frustrating to use Rear legroom is a little tight Overly firm ride
The high-performance SV Autobiography Dynamic edition joins the lineup for 2020, powered by a rip-snorting supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 making 550 horsepower. We've driven it already, and it's awesome. Elsewhere, Land Rover has made more minor updates, such as making Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration across the Velar lineup and fitting the base S model with driver-assistance tech such as blind-spot monitoring, 14-way power-adjustable front seats, a power-adjustable steering column, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
Pros Avant-garde styling, large cargo space, high-end interior design.
Cons Finicky infotainment system, grumbly engines, eye-popping price tags.
The 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar is unranked in Luxury Midsize SUVs due to missing safety data. Currently, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's overall score is not available, though its Critics' Rating, Performance score, and Interior score are based on our evaluation of 17 pieces of research and data.
Pros Elegant, high-quality interior Powerful engine options Composed ride and handling
Cons Distracting dual-screen infotainment system
