WHAT WE'RE DRIVING

Mercedes-Benz is fond of saying it cascades at least some of the S-Class' posh luxury and technology throughout its range. That's just what it has done for the fourth-generation A-Class, the nameplate that sits at the bottom of the brand's lineup. The new A-Class is heaped with cabin tech, in particular.

Built on Mercedes' MFA2 front-wheel-drive platform, the A200 AMG Line version driven is well-connected, having the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) touchscreen interface (and a touchpad), plus “Hey Mercedes” voice recognition.