The Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan will soon go on sale
in the United States from US$ 32,500, excluding a US$ 995 destination and delivery
charge. For those of you keeping track, that’s US$ 600 less than the starting
price of the current CLA, which will soon be replaced by a new model.
The U.S. range of A-Class Sedan models will start
with the A 220. This variant, powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four
cylinder engine produces 188 hp and 299 Nm of torque and comes
mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard.
For US$ 32,500, buyers can enjoy this base model with
the advanced MBUX multimedia system which premiered last year. This new system
includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and
a 7.0-inch touchscreen multimedia display. The A 220 also comes standard with a
Panorama roof, 17-inch wheels, and LED headlights and taillights.
The second A-Class Sedan model bound for U.S.
dealerships is the A 220 4MATIC. As the name implies, this variant is virtually
identical to the A 220 but incorporates an all-wheel drive system. Pricing for
this variant starts at US$ 34,500 (plus US$ 995 for delivery).
Both the A 220 and A 220 4MATIC models come with
safety features like Active Brake Assist, Crosswind Assist, and adaptive
braking technology that includes a Hill Start Assist and HOLD function. Active
Distance Assist Distronic with Route-Based Speed Adaptation, Active Steering
Assist, and other driver assistance technologies are optional extras.
According to some reports, the U.S. won’t receive
any A-Class hatchback models but could get future A35 AMG and A45 AMG Sedan
models. In terms of the A-Class Sedan’s rivals, the 2019 Audi A3 Sedan just
so happens to also start at US$ 32,500 in the U.S. BMW doesn’t offer a direct
rival (yet) to these two.
