The GLA isn't meant as a serious off roader, which makes it pretty much like most of its competition, but for those looking for a classy, premium SUV that won't break the bank, the GLA deserves to be on your list of test drives.
The small SUV niche is a crowded and popular market these days, with entries from just about every major automotive brand. So if a new kid on the block wants a piece of this luxuriant landscape of lucre, they'd better offer something pretty compelling.