The all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is available for order in select markets in Europe with prices starting from at €23,978.50 (including 19 percent tax / VAT) in Germany, before the company begins deliveries in September this year.
The five-door premium hatchback is offered with a wide choice of engines linked to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, with the ECO start/stop function coming as standard on all models.
At launch, there are three diesel units ranging in output from 107hp (109PS) to 134hp (136PS), and three petrols producing from 121hp (122PS) to 208hp (211PS)
The spiffiest model of the series, that is, until the presentation of the A45 AMG, will be the A250 Sport edition that combines the 208hp 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline unit with a modified 7G-DCT seven-speed dual clutch transmission, an aero package with bespoke design details, 18-inch wheels, a sports trimmed interior and upgraded chassis.
There are three trim levels named “Urban”, “Style” and “AMG Sport” along with three design packages named “Night”, “Exclusive” and “AMG Exclusive”.
All A-Class models are equipped as standard with a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist, an array of airbags and other safety features, air conditioning, Audio 5 USB, electric windows all round, Headlamp Assist and 12-button multifunction steering wheel.
Available extras include the Intelligent Light System (€1,666), electrically adjustable front seats with memory function (from €398.65) and a dashboard finished in ARTICO man-made leather (part of the Exclusive package costing from €1249.50).
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