There’s no better telltale sign of summer than the proliferation of convertibles back on the road across the GVRD.

It is even more beastly than the outgoing version, yet at the same time also upping the level of refinement.

“Ever since we announced the introduction of the A-Class to the Canadian product portfolio, many have been anxiously awaiting news of an AMG variant,” say Brian Fulton, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada

Delivering up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque when filled with premium 93 octane fuel (227 horsepower/310 lb-ft regular), a six-speed automatic transmission takes care of the shifting duties.

"K5 is the breath of fresh air that the mid-size sedan segment never knew it needed,” says Kia Canada COO Elias El-Achhab in a news release.

The fifth-gen vehicle not only wows by offering more interior space than ever before, but showcases some segment-leading electronic innovations befitting brand’s flagship.