Mercedes has uncovered its facelifted A-Class hatch that gains tweaked looks, new features, and a revised line of engines that includes a more powerful A45 AMG and a super economical diesel model.
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| 2016 Mercedes A-Class |
We'll start with the compact hatchback's exterior that has been subtly updated with a more arrow-shaped front bumper, a diamond-grille as standard, new optional LED headlamps (standard on the AMG), revised tail lights, and a new rear bumper that incorporates integrated exhaust pipes.
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| 2016 Mercedes A-Class |
On the inside, Mercedes' designers gave the A-Class the same dual instrument binnacle as on the CLA and GLA, new switches, an upgraded infotainment system that can be optionally had with a larger 8-inch screen and which is now compatible with Apple CarPlay and Mirrolink, revamped seats as well as new colors and trim finishes, plus improved materials.
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| 2016 Mercedes A-Class |
There are plenty of changes under the hood where aside from a more powerful A45 AMG with 381PS (376hp) on which we'll bring full details and pictures in a following post, Benz increased the range of available engines while also revising existing units.
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| 2016 Mercedes A-Class |
New for this year is the entry-level A 160 with a 102PS (99hp) 1.6-liter four-cylinder and the greenest A-Class yet, the A 180d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition that has a 109PS (108hp) 1.5-liter diesel returning a combined economy of 3.5l/100km (67.2mpg US / 80.7mpg UK) with CO2 emissions of 89g/km. Elsewhere, the new A 220 d and A250 petrol both get a 7hp boost in output.
If you didn't notice it already, Mercedes made a change in its secondary nomenclature switching their diesel identification from 'CDI' to 'd'.
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| 2016 Mercedes A-Class |
A new feature for the facelift model is the adaptive damping system named 'DYNAMIC SELECT' that is standard on the A 200 d 4MATIC, A 220 4MATIC, A 220 d, A 220 d 4MATIC, A 250 4MATIC, A 250 Sport and A 250 Sport 4MATIC, and all models with 7G-DCT, AMG Line or a lowered suspension, and optional on all other variants except the two BlueEFFICIENCY Edition models. The system offers four driving modes named "Comfort", "Sport", "Eco" and "Individual".
Finally, Mercedes has created a new "Motorsport Edition" inspired by the firm's F1 team that will be available on all engine variants from the A 200/A 200 d upwards besides the A 45. It adorns the hatch with petrol green accents on the body and the AMG wheels, as well as in the interior that has standard sport seats.
In Europe, the revised A-Class will be available for order from July 3, with first deliveries in September.
