The new Mercedes-Benz GLA: How it's different from the old model

“Can you label a car an SUV if it does not have off-road capabilities? We believe you shouldn’t.” Those were the words of Jochen Eck, the head of overall vehicle testing for Mercedes-Benz compact cars, when speaking to local journalists about the German’s marque’s latest launch – the new Mercedes-Benz GLA crossover SUV.