Mercedes-AMG GLA35

The updated Mercedes-Benz GLA range opens at $68,900 before on-road costs, with more equipment and mild-hybrid power.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA has received a mid-life update, with mild-hybrid petrol powertrains, updated infotainment and tweaked looks.

Due to faulty software that may deactivate the emergency calling system, Mercedes-Benz is recalling a total of 8378 vehicles.

The Mercedes-Benz GLA has a full range in Australia, spanning from the GLA200 to the fire-breathing GLA45 S AMG hyper-hatch on stilts.

I'd rather have the GLA35 over the GLA250, no question. But at a $16,000 premium you'd have to think twice. The sweet spot is still the GLA250.