Mercedes A-Class is coming, restyling: design improvements and improved equipment 05 October 2022 105

The time has come for the Mercedes A-class allow yourself a restyling. After rumors and spy photos, we can finally find out the news that the German manufacturer has decided to offer for this model. The A-Class will continue to be offered in both hatchback and sedan body styles. Prices for the Italian market have not yet been disclosed.

DESIGN AND INTERIORS

Facelift introduced some design improvements to freshen up the look of your car. The main innovations are at the front end, where a number of changes to the grille, headlights and bumper stand out. As is often the case with restyling, there are also new designs of alloy wheels up to 19 inches. We also find glossy black alloy wheels for the AMG A-Class versions. There are also some changes to the diffuser and taillights.

Inside we find the latest generation of the MBUX system. The dashboard can count on a 7 or 10.25-inch screen. The infotainment system, on the other hand, has a 10.25-inch display. From the first quarter of 2023 Fingerprint sensor to identify the driver. Obviously there is supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The voice assistant has also been improved.

Mercedes has not only redesigned the steering wheel, which is wrapped in nappa leather as standard, but also the center console, which has been redesigned. The seats are upholstered in Artico leather as standard. Versions AMG Line they can count on a number of specific details designed to emphasize the sporty character of the model.


In line with its Ambition 2039 plan to reduce CO2 emissions across the entire value chain and vehicle life cycle, increased use of recycled materials. For example, the comfort seats are upholstered in a fabric in the middle made from 100% recycled material.

With restyling, the standard equipment has also improved. Already in the base model we find, for example, an assisted reversing camera, USB ports and a nappa leather steering wheel, as mentioned above. On the other hand, with progressive tuning we also find LED headlights, lumbar support seats and a parking package and a mirror package as standard. Mercedes wanted to simplify the package offering to make it easier to choose accessories.

Along with restyling, innovations in the field of driver assistance systems also appeared. The Driver Assistance Package, for example, includes a lane keeping system whose intervention methods have been improved.

ENGINES

Along with restyling, new innovations in the engine appeared. Currently, all offered petrol engines are electrified. We find 4-cylinder units paired with 7- or 8-speed automatic transmissions. Next to Mild hybrid gasolineThe A-Class continues to offer diesel models in addition to Plugin option who can count on one Battery 15.6 kWh able to provide autonomy on electricity only between 70 and 82 km. Battery that can be charged with 3.7 kW or 11 kW AC (optional). The new A-class plug-in also offers the option of a full DC power supply up to 22kW. In addition, the new Plug-in model can count on an electric motor that is 5 kW higher than before (only 80 kW).

Mercedes A-Class 250 e (plug-in)

  • Heat engine: 120 kW/163 hp
  • Electric motor: 80 kW/109 hp
  • System power: 160 kW/218 hp at 450 Nm
  • Battery: 15.6 kWh
  • Electric range: 70-82 km
  • 0-100 km/h: 7.4 s (sedan 7.5)
  • Top speed: 225 km/h (230 km/h sedan)

On the front gasoline engines, we have models A 180 (100 kW/136 hp); A 200 (120 kW / 163 hp); A 220 4 MATIC (140 kW / 190 hp); A 250 4MATIC (165 kW/224 hp).

Speaking diesel units, A-Class available in A 180 d (85 kW/116 hp); A 200 d (110 kW / 150 hp); A 220 d (140 kW / 190 hp).

AMG

Even after the restyling, the A-Class is still offered in high-performance versions from AMG. Small changes in appearance made these sports versions even more severe. In addition, alloy wheels with a new design are available. As standard we find an AMG Performance steering wheel and AMG sports seats.

On the technical side, of course, the same innovations stand out as the “standard” A-Class. The MBUX system can also count on customized graphics. A special limited edition Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ called AMG Street Style Edition will be available for launch with exclusive features.

Speaking of engines, the Mercedes-AMG A 35 is now equipped with a mild hybrid powertrain. Gearbox – 8-speed automatic.

  • Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC (saloon): 225 kW/306 hp – top speed of 250 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds
  • Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC (hatchback): 225 kW/306 hp – top speed of 250 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds
  • Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ (hatchback): 310 kW/421 hp – top speed of 250 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds
Author: Filippo Vendrame

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