The idea of driving something low and lean every day can, over time, lose its lustre. The allure of the sports car experience in undeniable, but perhaps not day in and day out. And that extends to spectacular sport compact hatchbacks — cars that pack some practicality to go with their performance but can be difficult to climb in and out of. They also aren’t especially comfortable for commuting, with taut suspension, stiff handling, and generally amped-up attitudes. Which is precisely where the 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 shines. AutoTrader.ca Road Test Editor Dan Ilika slides into the driver's seat of the performance variant of Mercedes' smallest crossover to see how it balances driving pleasure with the challenges of the daily commute.

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00:00 Intro
00:45 A hot hatch on stilts
01:43 A "real" AMG engine
03:41 A proper sports car experience
04:43 ...and a comfort mode for the commute
06:59 Cargo space and Practicality
08:46 Infotainment and User-friendliness
10:21 Pricing and Value
11:11 Pros and Cons
11:29 Conclusion