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.

When the BMW 2 Series was introduced back in 2014, it arguably offered the purest driving experience in the automaker’s contemporary fleet thanks to a relatively light curb weight and short wheelbase.