A-Class 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class spy shots and rumors
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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a car manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. It has been marketed across generations as a front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, five-door hatchback, with a three-door hatchback offered for the second generation, as well as a saloon version for the fourth.
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It will be very interesting to see how they develop the A as the current car brought thousands of new younger customers to the brand.
So the E coupe will get those first?Might offer optional illuminated dash nozzles. And may not be the first MB model to do so, according to recent rumors emanating from the MB Passion blog.
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Perhaps. MB Passion thinks it might be the new CLS, though?
As BMW3GT already said, reminds of the IAA Concept.
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2019 Mercedes-AMG A45 to get 400bhp
New A45, due in 2019, will be slightly longer than today’s
The next Mercedes-AMG A45 4Matic is set to get a further boost in performance from the manufacturer.
The move is part of a plan to enhance the four-wheel-drive mega-hatch’s competitiveness against rivals such as the recently introduced Audi RS3 and BMW M2, sources have told Autocar.
Currently in the early stages of development, the second-generation A45 is scheduled to go on sale in early 2019. It will be the flagship model for an extended range of A-Class models that will include a new plug-in petrol-electric hybrid.
Changes to the A45’s body structure mean that it will be marginally longer than today’s version and adopt a higher percentage of aluminium in a bid to retain a similar kerb weight. It will also feature an updated version of AMG’s M133-designated turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine and the multi-plate four-wheel drive system used in today’s model.
The reworked 2.0-litre four-pot engine will be given a series of changes that include revised fuel injectors, an altered turbocharger and subtle revisions to the combustion process. These tweaks are said to enable the engine to kick out up to 200bhp per litre — a figure that hints at more than a 20bhp increase in reserves at over 400bhp.
Source: Autocar
New A45, due in 2019, will be slightly longer than today’s
The next Mercedes-AMG A45 4Matic is set to get a further boost in performance from the manufacturer.
The move is part of a plan to enhance the four-wheel-drive mega-hatch’s competitiveness against rivals such as the recently introduced Audi RS3 and BMW M2, sources have told Autocar.
Currently in the early stages of development, the second-generation A45 is scheduled to go on sale in early 2019. It will be the flagship model for an extended range of A-Class models that will include a new plug-in petrol-electric hybrid.
Changes to the A45’s body structure mean that it will be marginally longer than today’s version and adopt a higher percentage of aluminium in a bid to retain a similar kerb weight. It will also feature an updated version of AMG’s M133-designated turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine and the multi-plate four-wheel drive system used in today’s model.
The reworked 2.0-litre four-pot engine will be given a series of changes that include revised fuel injectors, an altered turbocharger and subtle revisions to the combustion process. These tweaks are said to enable the engine to kick out up to 200bhp per litre — a figure that hints at more than a 20bhp increase in reserves at over 400bhp.
Source: Autocar
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^ Seems the A may also get a still secret second tier model, perhaps inspired by the A250 SPORT?
http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/mercedes-benz-a-class-w176.43509/page-14
The A45 won’t be the only AMG-engineered model in the new A-Class line-up, though.
Autocar can confirm that plans also exist for a second-tier model in a move similar to that made further up the Mercedes-AMG line-up with the likes of the C43, GLC43, SLK43 and E43.
Secrecy surrounds the new lower-rung AMG model, but insiders at the performance division’s Affalterbach headquarters suggest it will closely challenge the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
It is understood to forgo the updated M133 engine used by the next A45 for a powered-up version of Mercedes’ standard turbocharged 2.0-litre M270 engine, developing around 275bhp.
http://www.germancarforum.com/threads/mercedes-benz-a-class-w176.43509/page-14
The A45 won’t be the only AMG-engineered model in the new A-Class line-up, though.
Autocar can confirm that plans also exist for a second-tier model in a move similar to that made further up the Mercedes-AMG line-up with the likes of the C43, GLC43, SLK43 and E43.
Secrecy surrounds the new lower-rung AMG model, but insiders at the performance division’s Affalterbach headquarters suggest it will closely challenge the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
It is understood to forgo the updated M133 engine used by the next A45 for a powered-up version of Mercedes’ standard turbocharged 2.0-litre M270 engine, developing around 275bhp.
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With the upcoming A-Class W177 series Mercedes-Benz wants to make some changes. The vehicle, which is probably around 4.4 meters long, not only offers more luggage space (about 40 liters), but also offers better visibility as in the current W176 series. The window line is raised, in addition the rear entry is improved.
A-class will receive technology of the upper class
Technically, the A-Class, as usual, will again feature technology from the higher series - including MULTIBEAM LED headlights starting in the spring 2018, as well as a head-up display. In addition, it may also for the first time receive a touch screen, as well as probably a Wide Screen cockpit - similar to the E-Class. We can also imagine illuminated air vents now - and the A-Class may not be the first model series with this option.
Launch of the W177 series from 2018
With the launch of the W177 in April 2018 we expect the first pictures of the model in January / February 2018. Later even an A-Class limousine may follow, which will be about 15 cm longer and provide more headroom. This model variant, which will be interesting above all for China and the USA, we expect at the earliest from around October / November 2018 and with a boot volume comparable to competitors like e.g. the Audi A3 sedan.
http:///2016/07/erlkoenig-erneut-a-klasse-testtraeger-unterwegs-w177/
With the upcoming A-Class W177 series Mercedes-Benz wants to make some changes. The vehicle, which is probably around 4.4 meters long, not only offers more luggage space (about 40 liters), but also offers better visibility as in the current W176 series. The window line is raised, in addition the rear entry is improved.
A-class will receive technology of the upper class
Technically, the A-Class, as usual, will again feature technology from the higher series - including MULTIBEAM LED headlights starting in the spring 2018, as well as a head-up display. In addition, it may also for the first time receive a touch screen, as well as probably a Wide Screen cockpit - similar to the E-Class. We can also imagine illuminated air vents now - and the A-Class may not be the first model series with this option.
Launch of the W177 series from 2018
With the launch of the W177 in April 2018 we expect the first pictures of the model in January / February 2018. Later even an A-Class limousine may follow, which will be about 15 cm longer and provide more headroom. This model variant, which will be interesting above all for China and the USA, we expect at the earliest from around October / November 2018 and with a boot volume comparable to competitors like e.g. the Audi A3 sedan.
http:///2016/07/erlkoenig-erneut-a-klasse-testtraeger-unterwegs-w177/
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