The new 2018 Mercedes A-Class has entered its launch
phase in Europe, packed with impressive technology and sleek styling. The new Mercedes A-Class is now able to
drive semi-autonomously, thanks to the adoption of technologies that were first
shown in the S-Class. Mercedes also claims that their new model offers the
highest safety standard in the segment.
The new Mercedes A-Class also benefits from a range
of new efficient engines, including a four-cylinder petrol 1.3-liter unit that
offers up to 160 hp and 250 Nm and features a cylinder
deactivation system for better fuel economy.
Other engine options include a 2.0-liter
four-cylinder petrol unit with up to 221 hp and 350 Nm and a
new 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel with up to 114 hp and 260 Nm. All-wheel drive will be offered
as an option with specific engines, as well as a seven-speed dual-clutch
automatic transmission.
Mercedes’ move to drop the MPV bodystyle of the
first two generations was a success and the latest iteration hopes it will
gather more momentum in the premium compact segment against the likes of Audi’s
A3 and BMW’s 1-Series.
The biggest highlight of the new A-Class is to be
found inside as the new compact Mercedes gets a very impressive dashboard
design and debuts the company’s latest infotainment system, called MBUX.
The dual-display setup (which uses a pair of
10.25-inch HD screens in the more expensive models) is the first to use the new
user interface and features a clever voice control system and a new touchpad
with haptic feedback.
The new Mercedes A-Class has already entered series
production at the company’s plant in Rastatt near Stuttgart, with Mercedes set
to build the new compact model in a total of five plants across the globe.
