MERCEDES-BENZ has up to date its A-Class small automobile for 2023 with up to date appears, new expertise, and an all-new value level. Moreover, the German importer has pulled the plug on its A250e PHEV variant, assumedly due to gradual gross sales.
Getting behind the wheel of an entry-spec A200 hatch – which replaces the outgoing A180 – will value $10,500 greater than it did final month, the mannequin now retailing from $61,900 plus on-road prices. The sedan counterpart jumps by $10,200 to begin from $63,400 +ORC.
Sportier A250 4Matic (AWD) hatch and sedan variants improve by $5000 and $5500 respectively to now start at $71,900 and $73,400 +ORC whereas the scorching AMG A35 hatch and sedan step up $5900 and $6000 respectively to $87,900 and $89,400 +ORC.
Lastly, the flagship AMG A45 S hatch takes a large leap by way of record value – up a whopping $13,000 to retail from $119,900 +ORC.
Stylistically, the up to date A-Class vary is characterised by a sportier, extra muscular exterior with bonnet bulges and a steep “shark nostril” defining the new-look entrance finish. Flat headlights and a redesigned grille are complemented in profile by flush-set wheels of various designs, and on the rear by a brand new diffuser and customary LED taillights.
Inside, the dashboard is dominated by twin 10.25-inch “floating” shows, new LED ambient lighting, a revised steering wheel in Nappa leather-based and a redesigned centre console. New consolation seats characteristic on even the entry grade, upholstered in Artico (synthetic cow) upholstery.
However maybe most significantly, the brand new A-Class is outlined by a big uptick in customary gear. A panoramic sunroof is now customary alongside an AMG Line inside, metallic paint, electrical adjustable entrance seats with reminiscence perform, keyless entry and push-button begin, adaptive cruise management and 360-degree digicam expertise.
The in-car telematics system is revised to supply higher efficiency and now contains wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity along with an additional USB-C port. A number of spoken instructions at the moment are extra intuitive, out there with out the ‘Hey Mercedes’ activation time period.
Importantly, the brand new A-Class additionally acquired an replace underneath the bonnet with the petrol engine vary now together with 48-volt gentle hybrid expertise as customary throughout the four-cylinder vary.
The vary now sees the A200 output 120kW/270Nm for a 0-100km/h time of 8.2 seconds (hatch) and eight.3 seconds (sedan), the A250 4Matic 165kW/350Nm and 6.3 seconds (hatch) or 6.4 seconds (sedan), the AMG A35 4Matic 225kW/400Nm and 4.7 seconds (hatch) or 4.8 seconds (sedan) and the fire-breathing AMG A45 S 4Matic 310kW/500Nm for a triple-digit sprint of three.9 seconds (hatch solely).
Manufacturing of the facelifted A-Class vary begins in July. Buyer delivers are anticipated to start in the direction of the top of Q3 or early in This fall of this yr.
2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class pricing*:
A200 Hatch (a) | $61,900 | (+$10,500 above A180) |
A200 Sedan (a) | $63,400 | (+$10,200 above A180) |
A250 Sport 4Matic Hatch (a) | $71,900 | (+$5000) |
A250 Sport 4Matic Sedan (a) | $73,400 | (+$5500) |
AMG A35 4Matic Hatch (a) | $87,900 | (+$5900) |
AMG A35 4Matic Sedan (a) | $89,400 | (+$6000) |
AMG A45 S 4Matic Hatch (a) | $119,900 | (+$13,000) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
