Mercedes-Benz GLA Supply Shortage To Constrain Sales

Last week Mercedes-Benz launched its first compact SUV - the GLA-Class - in Australia, with two more models set to arrive later in the year to bulk out the range.

From now until July, the front-wheel drive diesel GLA 200 CDI will be the sole offering. The 155kW petrol all-wheel drive GLA 250 will join it in July, while the 265kW GLA 45 AMG will arrive in October. 

The GLA's arrival finally grants the German automaker entry to the small SUV segment, where Audi and BMW already have established products in the form of the Q3 and X1.