The 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLA180 Activity Edition is a fun little package that represents a good entry point to the brand and is built with the same level of engineering detail and expertise as the GLA250 4Matic and, this little SUV certainly has the looks that befit the German prestige brand. If you didn’t see the GLA180 badge on the back, you would be hard pressed to tell the difference between this variant and its pricier siblings. Powered by a 1.6-litre 90kW / 200Nm four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine Peak torque is available between 1200 and 4000 rpm, giving good response off the line, but the full complement of power – all 90kW of it – doesn’t arrive until 5000rpm. The 60:40 split rear seat allows the 421-litre boot to expand to 1325 litres. This vehicle has been optioned with the power adjustable drivers and passenger seats, including memory settings on both sides. Being the Activity Edition, this gives you the Panoramic Sunroof, Aluminum Roof Rails, Wave Look trim, integrated rear tailpipes dark chrome inserts in the side sills and badging. Being a Mercedes, safety isn’t overlooked and, along with the nine airbags, the GLA180 receives the Collision Prevention Assistance function (a semi-autonomous braking system), blind-spot assistance and Pre-Safe accident anticipation system, which readies the car for a collision in the event an accident is unavoidable. Inside, too, the GLA180 has a solid list of equipment including keyless-start, an 8.0-inch colour display with COMAND software, rear-view camera and satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay integration, powered rear hatch and even illuminated door-sills. Freshly Serviced and with a new $700 battery