2012/2013 Mercedes Benz A Class

[Wretched]

I have to say while not exciting it doesn't look too bad, i really expected something terrible like their previous A class attempts.

[Polyal]

So like a 1 series now?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Looks good... Lets hope they bring it with a decent engine range.

[Cheese3]

hawt!

[fou_bleu]

The A25 AMG is certainly a 'cool' hot hatch! The grille treatment is certainly interesting!

Most impressive thing for me would be the minimalist yet still contemporary interior! 10/10 Mercedes!

[tranquilized]

Looks great, worlds ahead of the older mini-van-like A Class. I'd still take a RWD BMW 1 any day though.

[csv8]

Mercedes-Benz A-Class at a glance

Price: From $30,000 to $50,000 (estimate)
Engines: Turbo 1.6- and 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol (90 to 155kW), 1.8- and 2.2-litre diesel (80 to 125kW)
Transmissions: Six-speed manual, seven-speed dual clutch auto
Aerodynamics: 0.26Cd
Technology highlights: Low-speed auto-braking, radar cruise control, auto-dipping high beam, self-parking, blind spot warning, lane wander warning, speed sign recognition, rear camera
On sale: Early 2013

My comment : if the base model comes in at around $30k, thats going to be interesting!!! mmm Focus Titanium or MB?? MB has more cred.

[dimka100]

Its very good looking ... nice economy too

[duaned]

I like. Looking at the quality of switchgear in the MB makes the switchgear in the FG look it belongs in a Lada Niva!

[Bossxr8]

Whats with the stupid grille and red striping on the lower bumper on the A250. Nice way to ruin a pretty good looking car.

Are they doing the rumoured AMG turbo version?

[4.0i OHC]

Well, it's ugly, but unfortunately, going by recent Mercedes-Benz form, this doesn't really surprise me. The window profile is, as with every other current Merc, vomit-inducing. I'd take the excellent 1 series any day.

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by Stefan

WOW, not exciting? The car pictured looks pretty hot. What sort of car do you drive?

I wasn't putting the car down, quite the opposite actually but I think you misread what I wrote.
It doesn't look exciting but it isn't ugly, nothing wrong with it.
It is classy like most of Merc's current range which is the point.
Exciting looking != good looking.

[Nic85]

Looks really good. Surprisingly a lot like the new Kia Rio / Hyundai i30.

Small turbo petrol/diesel (low consumption) will mean low purchase price. The problem will be the never ending list of options, as is the case with all Mercedes. Hopefully the lower end model will get some decent kit and we can skip all the nancy stuff like auto dipping headlights, lane departure and radar cruise control.

[tranquilized]

Well heres its main competitor;



New 125i, 160kw/310Nm 2.0 litre turbo 4, $45,700

Hate the new front end, although they do look a lot better in the flesh.

[Till_Lind]

Mercedes have the upper hand for looks nowadays over BMW, to be sure. Shame really. Saw a new AMG CLS tonight, that thing makes a statement.

[tranquilized]

Originally Posted by Till_Lind

Mercedes have the upper hand for looks nowadays over BMW, to be sure. Shame really. Saw a new AMG CLS tonight, that thing makes a statement.

Oh I dunno, the new 7 and 5 series are absolutely stunning I reckon. A bit more conservative than previous generations, but they really stand out on the road. New 3 looks good to I think.

Mercedes are hit and miss as well. I hate the new E class, but the current S and C class look quite good.

Obviously looks are subjective, but I think the general consensus is that MB styling is going down hill...

[Brazen]

Love it!!! Big call, but I think this is the best Merc ever. It's daring its different and it has character - everything a car made I'm the second decade of the 21st century should be.

[fou_bleu]

The new BMW's are looking pretty good! The 1er looks best in M Sport guise (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/06/06/2...ter-by-a-nose/ - it fixes the space issue between the lights and grille for me) and the new 3er is pretty suave in any spec.

[Djrystofer]

Very slr-ey in the interior
Exterior looks too much like a Volvo s60
Would be complete luxury to drive though.

[csv8]

If I won Lotto, a AMG CLS would be in my garage...

[Resurrection]

Originally Posted by 4RD4TW

The A25 AMG is certainly a 'cool' hot hatch! The grille treatment is certainly interesting!

Most impressive thing for me would be the minimalist yet still contemporary interior! 10/10 Mercedes!

Give me an A63 version please!

[Bossxr8]

There is going to be a full AMG version with 200kw and AWD.

[pursuit2359]

Local pricing has been announced (excluding on road costs):
A180: $35,600
A200: $40,900
A200 CDI: $40,900
A250 Sport: $49,990

Some more info available here: http://wikicars.net.au/news.php#!con...rticle&pno=120

[smoo]

Originally Posted by Brazen

Love it!!! Big call, but I think this is the best Merc ever. It's daring its different and it has character - everything a car made I'm the second decade of the 21st century should be.

Best Merc ever?! Lol maybe check out W108, 123, 116, 126. Real Mercedes that were built to a standard not a budget unlike the crap they've put out the last 20 years that will get lost in a supermarket carpark.

[henry 351]

Originally Posted by 4.0i OHC

Well, it's ugly, but unfortunately, going by recent Mercedes-Benz form, this doesn't really surprise me. The window profile is, as with every other current Merc, vomit-inducing. I'd take the excellent 1 series any day.

So, based on this rationale, you would prefer an M3 sedan over a C63 on aesthetics and design. I think the Benz has it all over the M3 for presence, inclusive of window profile. But that's just my opinion, as you have yours.

[Brazen]

Originally Posted by smoo

Best Merc ever?! Lol maybe check out W108, 123, 116, 126. Real Mercedes that were built to a standard not a budget unlike the crap they've put out the last 20 years that will get lost in a supermarket carpark.

This thing is cheaper than a base model Falcon.

[grandpa_spec_F6]

155kw and ~350nm could be fun (A250) but it all depends on how heavy she is.

I'm sold on the looks though!

[1TUFFUTE]

considering the top pics are the top range c250 ...and at 50k+ it looks like a car you get your money worth for but still not a whole lotta car at the same time. I PERSONALLY love the interior and the SPORTS c250 grill and red strips.

[smoo]

Originally Posted by Brazen

This thing is cheaper than a base model Falcon.

Well it should be in such a competitive market place, it is nothing more than a Euro Corolla much like a Golf, 308, Citroën C4 etc, it's rrp in Europe will reflect that. All things relative they pay less for an E Class or 5 Series than we do for a Falcon so it's nothing new.

[pursuit2359]

Originally Posted by smoo

Best Merc ever?! Lol maybe check out W108, 123, 116, 126. Real Mercedes that were built to a standard not a budget unlike the crap they've put out the last 20 years that will get lost in a supermarket carpark.

Agreed. I think Mercedes used to be run by engineers, but is now run by accountants. In the early 1990s, consumers seemed to decide that Lexus was better value and that BMWs were better "driver's cars". In the interests of profitability, Mercedes-Benz cut costs and relied on its name to sell product that wasn't up to their previous standards.

I don't see the A-Class as a true Mercedes.