Finally, the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is official

After several months of spy photos, teasers and even selfies with the CEO of the brand, we only needed to see the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class no camouflage. In all this time, the technical details that will shape this new model have been revealed almost in its entirety, since the German firm wanted to maintain the expectation, of the specialized press and the public, towards what is today its most important model.

However, it was not until the last day 2 February that the Stuttgart firm has not completely stripped, body and soul, the new A-Class. For this, an exclusive event was held in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, serving as a prelude to the public presentation that had been scheduled for next March, when the International Geneva Motor Show, open your doors.

If you want to know more details about the "star" rival of the Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and Infiniti Q30 (among others), take the leap and read on.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, exterior design

After the official presentation last day 2, the first point that we must deal with is its design, because as can be seen in the images, it clearly drinks from the language «Sensual Purity» that inaugurated the recently presented CLS. As a sign of identity, the new Class A has left behind the baroque lines to move to cleaner and simpler ones that are born from a front grille very similar to that of the AMG GT.

On its front, as a novelty, it must be said that its headlights will incorporate Multibeam LED technology with up to 18 diodes that will be activated individually to improve visibility and not dazzle oncoming drivers. Also, thanks to the 30 millimeters that makes gains in wheelbase, the front axle has moved forward, giving the impression of being less heavy, something that did not happen in the previous generation.

La lateral line It maintains a very similar format to the Class A that is currently marketed. In the rear where it goes on to incorporate some new-style headlamps which also resemble those mounted by its older brother CLS as they are much sharper and more dynamic. He does not lose his hip shapes, as he continues to maintain his wide waist (partly thanks to the 14 millimeters it has gained in track width), giving a sense of poise on the road.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, interior design

El design that will have the interior of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class We've known him for practically two months. Thanks to the photographs provided by the brand, we discover the great leap forward it has taken, since it receives the double screen which can be 7 or 10,25 inches. In addition, it will host the new MBUX infotainment system (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) that incorporates a new voice control system that can learn thanks to artificial intelligence.

The lines and strokes that give life to this new interior have little or nothing to do with those of its predecessor, since now they come directly from the largest models of the firm. The number of controls and knobs has been reduced to the bare minimum, because thanks to the Touch pad Located in front of the gear lever, you can control the vast majority of assistants and driving elements (except the air conditioning).

In any case, the calidad calidad It lives up to the best products of the firm, because (at least in the images) its materials and textures present a very pleasant sensation.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, cutting-edge technology

All the technological possibilities the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class are beyond any doubt, as it will incorporate elements such as driving assistance and assistance systems Active Distance Assist o Activate Steering Assist that controls the speed of travel even when approaching crossroads, roundabouts or intersections, as it detects the vehicles that circulate around it. In addition, it will incorporate a new blind spot warning system for cyclists or the preventive brake with pedestrian recognition premiered in the S-Class.

Another technological element that is a first for the new A-Class is the Evasive Maneuver Assistant, or what is the same, that can help the driver, whenever traveling between 20 and 70 kilometers per hour, to perform an avoidance maneuver in the face of a pedestrian, cyclist or obstacle. Thanks to it, you can get to completely brake the car autonomously. Lastly, the new Class A improves its equipment with cameras and radars to achieve a range of up to 500 meters, helping the Distronic system (together with the GPS) it has to maintain the course, safety distance and speed without going off the road (up to 130 kilometers per hour).

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, mechanical range

La mechanical range the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class It is composed, at first, by three mechanics, two gasoline and one diesel. The first is the new 1.4 (1.33 in Renault) that gives life to the version A200 and delivers 163 hp. The second is the well-known 2-liter four-cylinder that produces 224 horsepower and gives life to the version A250. In diesel, for now, only a new 1.5 block is available that gives life to the A180d and that delivers 116 CV of power.

All the gearboxes available are two. On the one hand there is a court manual and six relations that is only available with the less powerful gasoline mechanics. The second option is the well-known automatic 7G DCT with double clutch and seven interlocks. Now, in a second commercial phase, other mechanical versions will be incorporated, such as the plug-in hybrid that the firm has already promised, as well as more powerful variants in diesel and gasoline.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, conclusions

The Audi A3, BMW 1 Series (which will be renewed shortly) and Infiniti Q30 (based on the previous Class A) among others, they have in the new Mercedes-Benz Class A a rival to take into account. By dynamic behavior and sensations behind the wheel will be at the top of the segment thanks to the evolution that the platform has undergone (MFA2), in addition, thanks to its technological level, it will be a reference to follow for them.

Once it we can try We will tell you our sensations and what has been the evolution that Mercedes-Benz has given to its star model.

Source – Mercedes-Benz