Mercedes-Benz renews its successful compact by presenting the restyling of the Class A, offered in hatchback and sedan versions. The novelties are more technical, with the external style that remains almost unchanged. In fact, new ones are making their debut petrol enginesnow all electrified mild and plug-in hybrids, a renewed MBUX infotainment and new trim levels (base, Progressive and AMG Line).
The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class as it is
Outside the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a few but important innovations, which make the exterior style more sporty, also thanks to the rims with dimensions up to 19 inchesincluding optional light-alloy wheels painted in high-gloss black with multi-spoke design and with high-gloss piping for the AMG Line.
Behind we find a new rear diffuser and LED rear lights as standard. The new A-Class also offers a new choice of exterior paint finishes: solid / metallized and MANUFAKTUR.
The versions are decidedly more sporty AMG 35 and AMG 45 S, with reworked headlights, AMG-specific radiator grille and a new one round badge with the AMG emblem instead of the Mercedes star with laurel wreath.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class cockpit, how is it inside?
In the interior, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class confirms the double screen independent as standard, with a 7 inch and a larger one from 10.25 in in the center of the cockpit. As an option, Mercedes also offers two 10.25-inch displays with a look wide-screen. Change the steering wheel, more compact and in nappa leather as standard. On the AMG there is the steering wheel AMG Performance with AMG steering wheel buttons, which allow the driver to control specific functions such as three-stage ESP or AMG Dynamics.
High level of interior customization: even in the entrance version of the new A-Class, Mercedes-Benz boasts a high-quality comfort seat with the new upholstery Arctic in three-dimensional relief. The level of equipment Progressive offers three different interior colors: black, beige with an exclusive look and the new trendy sage gray. A new element of carbon fiber finish dark further embellishes the instrument panel and doors of these models. There AMG Line sportier finally presents finishes in bright brushed aluminum And red stitching contrasting in the Arctic / Microcut seats. The latter contain the 65% recycled material in the seat surface e 85% recycled material at the bottom.
The restyling of the A-Class offers standard equipment, previously available as options such as, for example, the reversing camerathe USB package or the nappa leather steering wheel. Starting with the Progressive trim level there are the LED headlightsthe seat with lumbar support, the parking package and the mirror package.
Updated Mercedes-Benz A-Class MBUX infotainment
On the restyling of the A-Class Mercedes-Benz proposes thelatest generation of MBUX. The driver display and center display create a holistic and aesthetic experience and they can be customized at will with the help of newly developed display styles (Classic with all relevant information for the driver, Sporty with dynamic rev counter, Discreet with reduced content), three modes (Navigation, Assistance, Service) and seven color worlds. The center display offers all the above functions, such as navigation, media, telephone, vehicle, etc. and can be used directly and conveniently as touch screen: the touchpad previously placed in the center console is now gone.
Another novelty is the integration of a fingerprint sensor for driver identification and authorization. Connectivity with smartphones via Apple Carplay or Android Auto takes place in mode Wirelesswhile for further connectivity a USB-C port and the USB charging power has been increased again.
By activating the online services of the Mercedes me app, the voice assistant Hey Mercedes of the new A-Class is even more capable of talking and learning. For example, some actions can also be activated without the activation deadline “Hey Mercedes” … .. The MBUX voice assistant is also capable of explain the functions of the vehicle and provides assistance when you want to connect your smartphone via Bluetooth or search for the first aid kit.
Available initially only in Germany, the new one audio tour guide “Tourguide”, part of Mercedes me’s MBUX voice assistant, it adds an interesting function to the previous ones travel information. In response to the voice command “Hey Mercedes, start Tourguide”the MBUX infotainment system reads extensive information about points of interest along the way and reacts to approx 3,400 tourist signs browns along German highways, among other things.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class mild-hybrid petrol engines
Technically, the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is offered with electrified engines 48 V mild hybrid and plug-hybrid. The range therefore consists of the following versions: At 180 (1.3 turbo 136 hp from 130 g / km), At 200 (1.3 turbo 163 hp from 130 g / km), A 220 4Matic (2.0 190 hp from 154 g / km) e A 250 4Matic (2.0 turbo 224 hp at 155 g / km).
Mercedes-Benz A-Class diesel
The A-Class continues to be also available with diesel units: A 180d, A 200d and A 220d with the two-liter engine from 116, 150 and 190 hp and emissions starting from 130, 127 and 131 g / km of CO2 respectively.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250e plug-in hybrid
L’A 250e plug-in hybrid offers up to 82 km of autonomy in electric, guaranteed by a lithium battery of 15.6 kWh. The powertrain consists of a 163 bhp 1.3 turbo petrol engine combined with a 109 bhp electric one. The battery is recharged with AC chargers from 11 kW and continues from 22 kW (10 to 80% charge in 25 minutes).
The total system power is 218 hp and 450 Nm average homologated consumption varies from 0.8 to 1.1 l / 100 km with 17-25 g / km of CO2.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG A35 and A 45 S engines
Even the hottest engine of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 has been electrified with mild-hybrid technology, is now equipped with a 48 volt auxiliary power supply and a belt starting generator (RSG) and reaches a power of 225 kW / 306 hp with a maximum torque of 400 Nm.
As a mild hybrid, RSG favors agility with 10 kW more power at start-up. Also, there is now a 8-speed AMG Speedshift DCT gearbox and the new front radiator facilitates temperature management to the limit.
The characteristics of the At 45 S they don’t change, with the all-wheel drive compact sports car confirming the engine 2.0 turbo 421 hp and 500 Nmwhich allows it to reach 270 km / h and sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.9 seconds.
On the occasion of the launch of the restyling, the AMG 45 S is also offered in the version AMG Street Style Editionwith the AMG aerodynamics package, the AMG night package I and II and the independent AMG tank cap.
The ADAS on the new A-Class
The new A-Class has also been updated in terms of ADAS And security assistance. With the new driver assistance package, for example, the lane keeping system is controlled much more comfortably by using the active steering control instead of one-sided braking.
The new generation of the parking package supports the longitudinal parking and offers, among other things, one 360 degree view for camera-assisted parking with 3D images.
New Mercedes A-Class prices
The price list has not yet been communicated, but probably starts at 30,000 euros. Prices go up further 45,000 euros for versions plug-in hybridswhile the more sporty ones AMG will have a price list of just under 50,000 euros for the A 35 and over i 60,000 euros for the A 45 S 4 Matic +.
New Mercedes-Benz A-Class photo
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