Compact hatchbacks aren’t particularly popular with
North American consumers, that's why Mercedes-Benz has not offered the A-Class
in this side of the pond.
That's about to change with the next generation of
the A-Class, which will be available as a sedan, for the first time in its
20-year history, and this version will reportedly make it to the U.S., marking
the first time the nameplate will be available Stateside.
AutoNews reports that the car, which is due to hit
showrooms around September, 2018, was already shown to local dealers and it was
described as a new entry-level vehicle that will slot below the CLA.
The A-Class Sedan's cabin will as "cutting edge and techy", and added that if the price sit below or
just above the US$ 30,000 mark, then more than half of its customers will account
for conquest sales from other brands.
Previewed by the Concept A Sedan that debuted in
Shanghai, last April, the car will be part of the company's redesigned compact
family. All models will be underpinned by the MFA2 platform, which offers
standard front-wheel drive and optional all-wheel drive. Mercedes' US dealers
also saw a version of the AMG GT four-door sedan, besides the A-Class, and
received confirmation that it will launch locally next summer.
