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29/08/2008 15:59. Looking at a smorgasbord of hyper-powered AMG products in the Ontario Place parking lot, I was skeptical. Indeed, I avoided the B200 as long as I could, opting first for an SLK, a CLS and even an E-Class. Eventually, though, it was my turn in the B and, worse yet, it was for the slalom course. Darn, why couldn't I have something with wider tires and a centre of gravity somewhat lower than the nearby CN Tower?

Imagine my surprise when the little rascal handled all the to-ing and fro-ing that slaloming requires with aplomb. No, it wasn't faster than the AMG SLK, but it was mighty sprightly and incredibly easy to toss around,

with none of the heaviness that accompanies the mounting of gargantuan, low-profile tires. As a people hauler, it made a fine sports car.

Of course, the truth is... // The Province