Mercedes Benz to launch A-Class on December 8
Mercedes Benz India will launching their 15th car of the year on December 8. This new car is none other than the hatchback from the company, Mercedes Benz A-Class. While the new car will have cosmetic changes to its appearance, the A-Class will come with the same powertrain as its European brother.
The Mercedes Benz A-Class will be the 15th car of the promised 15 cars from Mercedes Benz for the year. Mercedes Benz launched the AMG GT S last month.
Mercedes had launched the new generation Mercedes Benz A-Class just a couple of months ago and the company has decided to add its hatchback in the segment to compete against the ever increasing competition.
Moreover, the diesel variant of the new Mercedes Benz A-Class will be called A 200 D Instead of 200 CDI.
Engine:
The India-bound Mercedes Benz A -Class will come with both petrol and diesel mills- a 1.6-litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder, petrol engine churning out maximum power output of 122hp and a maximum torque of 200 Nm, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The new-gen Mercedes Benz A-Class will also come powered with a 2.1-litre, four-cylinder, diesel engine producing peak power at 136hp and peak torque at 300 Nm, mated to the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Moreover, the hatchback will also come with a new feature, launch assist, a first by the company and also a first in the segment.
Dimensions:
The upcoming Mercedes Benz A -Class will be 4292mm in length, 1780mm in width and 1433mm in height with a wheelbase of 2699mm.
Moreover, the hatchback from Mercedes will come with a fuel capacity of 50 litres with a boot capacity of 341 litres which can be expanded to 1157 litres.
Design:
The new Mercedes Benz A-Class will come with minor interior twitches while the outer part of the hatchback is where all the focus is from the German car-makers.
The new hatchback comes with upgraded features from its European counterpart with new colours for the dashboard trim.
Moreover, the latest hatchback on the block will also come with new colours and instruments, along with colors for the dashboard.
Features:
The new Mercedes Benz A-Class comes with an optional eight inch infotainment console.
Moreover, the new hatchback is also the first car from the company to feature Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink.
Competition:
The new Mercedes Benz A-Class will compete against the likes of BMW 1-series, Fiat Abarth 595 Competizione, Volvo V40 hatchback and MINI Cooper Countryman in the Indian market.
Price:
The upcoming hatchback from Mercedes Benz will come with a price tag of Rs 25 lakh- Rs 35 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).