The redesigned Mercedes A-Class has been caught in
Stuttgart, Germany by CarScoops reader Vasilis. Expected to debut early next
year at the Geneva Motor Show, the A-Class will have a familiar design but
adopt a more aggressive front fascia with a single-bar grille that is flanked
by angular headlights. The car is also larger than its predecessor and this
will give the model a more spacious and airy cabin.
Mercedes has already released interior photos and
they show the A-Class will have a significantly improved cockpit with higher
quality materials and a more upscale design. Notable highlights include a new
multifunctional steering wheel, wraparound trim, and circular air vents. The
model will also be offered with an ambient lighting system and heated ventilated multicontour front seats with a massage function.
The standard model will come with two 7-inch
displays, while higher end variants feature a 7- and 10.25-inch display or two
10.25-inch displays. Owners can also expect a more accommodating interior with
additional elbow, shoulder, and headroom. The boot has also grown as it can now
hold 370 liters of luggage.
The model will ride on an updated version of the MFA
platform and it will be offered with an assortment of different petrol and
diesel engines. Mercedes AMG boss Tobias Moers has already confirmed plans for
two performance models and the A35 is expected to have a turbocharged 2.0-liter
four-cylinder engine that produces around 340 hp. It will be joined by
a new A45 which will reportedly develop more than 400 hp.