[AutoGuide.com]

Set to take on the Audi Q3 and BMW X1, Mercedes just released an official sketch of the GLA compact crossover that is expected to debut during the Shanghai auto show this weekend.

When it reaches dealers, the GLA will be based on the same platform as the Mercedes CLA-Class bound of the U.S. — as is evidenced in the design sketched here.

As previous spy photos showed, the vehicle has a round, oval grille. But those photos didn’t showcase the car’s organic shapes including the headlights and fog lights.

Read more about the Mercedes-Benz GLA at AutoGuide.com and check back tomorrow for complete details on the car.