Mercedes-Benz GLA Makes Canadian Debut in Toronto

The new GLA is a crossover based on the CLA compact sedan, also recently released. It was unveiled for the first time last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show but we now see it for the time on Canadian soil in Toronto.

Buyers will have the choice of gasoline and diesel four-cylinder power plants with between 136 and 211 horsepower and 258 ft-lbs of torque.

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The Mercedes GLA will come with an updated 4MATIC all-wheel drive system with torque distribution capability. It will also have the ability to control the vehicle’s descent down an incline automatically.

The entry-level compact SUV is set to go head-to-head with other vehicles in the segment such as the BMW X1 and Range Rover Evoque.

Last November at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Mercedes unveiled the GLA45 AMG for performance nuts. This version makes 360 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque with the same turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. All-wheel drive will be standard for this model.