While available in other markets for years, Canada and the United States never got a chance to experience the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. That’s all about to change, as the German automaker is bringing the compact car, in both hatchback and sedan form, to our shores very soon. We caught up with Brian Fulton, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada, at the model’s national debut in Toronto and asked him what consumers can expect.

Brian Fulton, president and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. Benjamin Yong