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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class will surprise you with its fresh and sporty design that blend emotive appeal with individualistic character and strikes a completely new note in the compact vehicle segment. But yet, it remains to be a true Mercedes. Even the interior of the car is refreshingly sporty.
A love of detail comes through in the high-quality cabin. The shapes, surfaces and materials go together to form a harmonious whole and meet the highest standards.
A love of detail comes through in the high-quality cabin. The shapes, surfaces and materials go together to form a harmonious whole and meet the highest standards.
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The first conti car that I have own and I must say that it is very value for money. Responsiveness of the engine and a very nice design on the outside make it a very cool car for the executive.» Read More -
A car that appeals to those who are young at heart and enjoys a spirited drive. Car is well built and front seats are sporty and comfortable.» Read More -
Test drove the A180 style awhile back.» Read More
Exterior:
The new baby merc looks much better than its predecessor. The updated front grill looks sporty and the overall looks will attract the younger crowd. The hidden tail pipes of the style version is abit of a let down on an otherwise sporty looking hatch.
Interior:
As a small hatch, there is nothing to shout about regarding interior space. Sits 4 comfortably with the rear seats slightly hard and lower roof space. Not really liking the half leather seats and dashboard is mainly plastic. Dials on the dashboard feels cheap. Memory seats for both front passengers is good though. Boot is rather small, not something uncommon for a hatch this size.
Drive:
I love the driving position but the position of the brake pedal is quite high and needs some time to get used to. Step on the gas pedal and the acceleration feels sluggish. Was told by the SE to step harder to feel the power. One thing i don't really like is the shifter is located behind the steering wheel which i thought is only found on those old school lorries and vans. This is hard to see which mode you are in but the plus side is that it frees up space on the centre console where you normally find the stick shift.
Ride quality is good with the suspension slightly on the stiffer side. Steering feedback is responsive and the car feels stable at higher speed. The sound proofing in the cabin is quite good too.
Features:
The basic A class is packed with nifty safety features including collision warning and aiding system and also the auto parking system. -
What else can I say when I have already owned couple of Merc before this...» Read More
This was actually a replacement of my B200 to the A200 Urban....
Exterior - it's sexy and appear ready-to-go
Interior - I have to admit, it's a little bit tight compare to the B200. However, this ain't a family drive so no bothered....
Drive - Nice acceleration, but I seriously prefer much softer setup for the suspension....guess this is more for hard cornering drive.....
This drive is more for my wife....so I only get to drive it once awhile....
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class sets new standards in the premium compact segment with its newly-developed four-cylinder engines, fuel efficiency and head-turning sheet metal.
Comparing to its competitors – the Audi A3 Sportback and the BMW 1 Series Hatchback – the Mercedes-Benz A-Class may lose out in terms of its weight. But it doesn't, however, lose out in terms of its fun-to-drive character. The fact that it comes out tops with its performance figure of 154 horses contributes to this win too.
More relevantly, power delivery from the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is linear and seamless. Plus, it's around curves where the car really shines, giving you ample confidence with a well-behaved and poised character.
Impressively, the cabin of the A-Class combines a sporty ambience with ergonomic styling and layout – the best among the three German cars.
When it comes to safety, this hatchback does not disappoint. Ample safety systems such as the Adaptive Brake System and Collision Warning System are available in the car as standard. The more relevant one is of course the latter, which can detect gaps that are too small between the vehicle and objects in front driving at speeds of over 30km/h. If the system detects the danger of a rear-end collision and a possible impact, the driver can be warned visually and audibly.
Being a premium brand, the exterior of the A-Class blends emotive appeal with individualistic character and strikes a completely new note in the compact vehicle segment. The pronounced arrow-shaped front section and expressive radiator grille give this hatch both an air of self-confidence and a decidedly energetic look.
Now how often can you say that about a German hatchback?
Comparing to its competitors – the Audi A3 Sportback and the BMW 1 Series Hatchback – the Mercedes-Benz A-Class may lose out in terms of its weight. But it doesn't, however, lose out in terms of its fun-to-drive character. The fact that it comes out tops with its performance figure of 154 horses contributes to this win too.
More relevantly, power delivery from the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is linear and seamless. Plus, it's around curves where the car really shines, giving you ample confidence with a well-behaved and poised character.
Impressively, the cabin of the A-Class combines a sporty ambience with ergonomic styling and layout – the best among the three German cars.
When it comes to safety, this hatchback does not disappoint. Ample safety systems such as the Adaptive Brake System and Collision Warning System are available in the car as standard. The more relevant one is of course the latter, which can detect gaps that are too small between the vehicle and objects in front driving at speeds of over 30km/h. If the system detects the danger of a rear-end collision and a possible impact, the driver can be warned visually and audibly.
Being a premium brand, the exterior of the A-Class blends emotive appeal with individualistic character and strikes a completely new note in the compact vehicle segment. The pronounced arrow-shaped front section and expressive radiator grille give this hatch both an air of self-confidence and a decidedly energetic look.
Now how often can you say that about a German hatchback?
