New Mercedes-Benz A 200 pricing released
High-tech hatchback arrives August priced from $47K; standard features announcedThe fourth-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class is being spruiked as the smartest car in its class – or any class, it would seem.
With an advanced dual-screen infotainment set-up and MBUX interface with super-duper voice recognition that engenders "an emotional connection between the vehicle, driver and passengers", the A-Class is out to make a first-class impression.
Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed the A 200 will be priced from $47,200 when it arrives in showrooms from August 10 – almost $3000 more than the car it replaces.
The entry-level Mercedes-Benz A 180 and top-shelf A 250 hot hatch should arrive in Australia by December 2018.
Adding a little chilli pepper to the A-Class recipe, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 and A 35 will drop in 2019 boasting significant performance boosts, with around 300kW and 220kW respectively. The A 45 AMG will even get an electrically-driven turbo and a small electric motor too – and it won't be cheap.
The local price structure for the entire A-Class range is still to be announced but all models will be fitted as standard with the MBUX touch-screen interface with predictive AI, advanced voice-recognition and a digital widescreen cockpit.
According to 'Benz, the MBUX infotainment system "obeys virtually every [voice] command," and even "varies in the dialogue output".
Just say "Hey Mercedes" and it starts listening and can do more than just plot navigation or change audio – it can even open the sunroof blinds and change the cabin temperature. Next thing you know cars will be driving themselves...
The Mercedes-Benz A 200 that will launch the new A-Class in Australia has a 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine (120kW/250Nm) that's hooked up to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and has a fuel consumption rating of 5.7L/100km. It'll perform the 0-100km/h waltz in 8.2 seconds.
The entry-level Mercedes-Benz A 180 will be powered by the same 1.3-litre turbo but will pump out less power (around 100kW/220Nm) while the 2.0-litre A 250 will have enough mumbo (165kW/350Nm) to reach 100km/h in 6.2sec.
All Mercedes-Benz A-Class models will be fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels, twin 10.25-inch digital MBUX screens, a third central screen, LED headlights with adaptive high-beam assist, wireless phone charging and keyless engine start.
There will be more active safety features fitted as standard too, Mercedes-Benz Australia assures us.
Given the increased specification levels, expect price rises over the current entry-level A 180 ($38,700) – although the importer will no doubt try to keep the entry point under $40K.
The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is all-new from top to bottom, inside and out. It's longer by 120mm making the interior more spacious and the boot bigger, the latter now 370 litres expanding to 1200 litres with the seats folded.
Models will be lighter by around 30kg and more fuel efficient too but no diesel engines and no manual gearboxes will be offered.
There's also a Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan that recently launched in China, but it's not clear whether the four-door will be offered locally.
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