Mercedes-Benz has expanded its family of compact cars by introducing the new generation A-Class Sedan. The four-door car will make its public debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. The company had already showcased the A-Class L Sedan which was exclusively for the Chinese market at the 2018 Auto China in Beijing.
The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan has the lowest aerodynamic drag (Cd = 0.22) of all production vehicles worldwide and thereby defends the world record of the CLA Coupe. The vehicle was will be built in Aguascalientes, Mexico, and Rastatt, Germany, and was developed in Sindelfingen, Germany.
The new A-Class Sedan measures 4549 mm in length, 1796 mm in width, 1446 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2729 mm. It has a boot capacity 420 litres with a large opening which allows comfortable loading and unloading of larger luggage items.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan follows the Sensual Purity design philosophy. It includes clear formal shapes emphasising surface areas with reduced lines and precise gaps. The new A-Class Sedan has the proportions of a dynamic and compact sedan car with short front and rear overhangs.
The greenhouse sits far back and the compact rear end lends the vehicle a formal dynamic boost. The A-Class Sedan has a sporty stance on the road thanks to the pronounced wheel arches and big wheels which comes in sizes ranging from 16 inch to 19 inch.
The front end design comprises of a low, elongated bonnet along with slimline optional MULTIBEAM LED headlamps with chrome element and torch-like daytime driving lights. The single-louvre diamond radiator grille with the optional chrome pins and the central star give the car a striking look.
The muscular and sensual vehicle shoulder with a precise character line running below it emphasises the perfectly contoured side volume. The side mirrors sit on the beltline. The two-part tail lamps underscore the clear rear end that emphasises width. The rear reflectors have been relocated to the modular two-part rear bumper. Depending on the selected equipment, this rear bumper is available with a black diffuser or with chrome trim strip and chrome tailpipe tips.
The interior of the new A-Class Sedan is completely redefined with its modern, avant-garde look. Mercedes-Benz has taken a completely new approach, revolutionising the compact class from the inside with a new feeling of spaciousness. The unique interior architecture is shaped in particular by the avant-garde design of the dashboard.
The wing-shaped main body of the dashboard extends from one front door to the other with no visual discontinuity. The optional widescreen display is completely free-standing. The air vents in a sporty turbine look are another highlight.
Below this main body is a low-lying section, the so-called wing. The wing appears to float, as there are no connections or shape transitions to the surrounding area. The 64 colours of the optional ambient lighting enhances this effect, accentuating the free-floating impression of the substructure.
The new A-Class Sedan comes with the completely new MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience multimedia system as standard. A unique feature of this system is its ability to learn thanks to artificial intelligence. MBUX is customisable and adapts to the user. It thus creates an emotional connection between vehicle, driver and passengers.
At the time of the launch, the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan will come with the two engine options. The A 200 will be powered by a petrol engine producing 120 kW/163 hp and 250 Nm of torque. The A 180 d will get a diesel motor producing 85 kW/116 hp and 260 Nm of torque. Both engines will come mated to a 7G-DCT dual-clutch transmission.
The entry-level model of the new A-Class Sedan is extensively equipped. The standard features include the MBUX – Mercedes-Benz User Experience infotainment system with touchscreen, and driving assistance systems of the latest generation such as Active Brake Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist. In addition, the A-Class Sedan can be customised with the design and equipment lines Style, Progressive and AMG Line, the Night Package as well as further optional equipment.
Features such as the Keyless-Go Convenience Package with Hands-Free Access which allows fully automatic opening of the boot lid with a kicking motion of the foot under the rear bumper will available as options. The new Mercedes A-Class Sedan will also be available as an Edition 1 in the year of the market launch. This special model features a host of copper-coloured highlights in the exterior and interior.
The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class also comes equipped with the very latest driving assistance systems with cooperative driver support with functions adopted from the S-Class. For the first time, the car is able to drive semi-autonomously in certain situations. It features Driving Assistance Package, Active Emergency Stop Assist and Active Lane Change Assist. The four-door sedan also comes with d Active Brake Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist as standard.
The new A-Class is also the first Mercedes-Benz model to have been developed at the new Technology Centre for Vehicle Safety (TFS). The centrepiece of the body’s safety concept is the highly rigid passenger compartment. Driver and front passenger each have a three-point seat belt with belt force limiter and belt tensioner. The new A-Class is equipped with driver and front passenger airbags, a driver’s knee airbag and window airbags as standard. Customers can also opt for the optional PRE-SAFE system.
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