A-Class (W177) 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class spy shots and rumors

[anti-VAG]

I‘m not sure if the 1-Series Sedan has anything to do with the next 1-Series generation despite both will have FWD.

Is next gen 1 Series on updated version of UKL?

 

[Wolfgang]

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Erlkönig: A-Klasse mit weniger Tarnung unterwegs - Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog / Mercedes Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG

 

[Rainer271]

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[fortuner]

I think it's turning out really well...looks promising and that interior and hopefully a improved ride then they have a winner.

 

[Wolfgang]

Could this be the new A-Class?

(c) Tobias Büttner -- via MB Passion

 

[Serpens]

Close. Super interested to see if there's been improvements on the ride quality side.

 

[SKY]

Bah... It really sucks MB is using almost the same front end on the A-Class and the CLS.

It cheapens the CLS design so much...

 

[Centurion]

Could this be the new A-Class?

(c) Tobias Büttner -- via MB Passion

That looks awesome.

 

[maragulon]

Could this be the new A-Class?

(c) Tobias Büttner -- via MB Passion

Or CLS in hatch!

 

[Wunderkind]

Could this be the new A-Class?

(c) Tobias Büttner -- via MB Passion

Unfortunately, the glasshouse and the C-pillar will look more upright and boxy in the real car.

 

[75KoDe]

Close. Super interested to see if there's been improvements on the ride quality side.

Ride quality will be improved from what I heard!

 

[Wolfgang]

Mercedes-Benz at CES 2018: World premiere of the new Mercedes-Benz User Experience

Stuttgart. Mercedes-Benz will focus on the world premiere of the completely new infotainment system in the guise of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas (CES; 9 - 12 January 2018).

Featuring innovative technology based on artificial intelligence and an intuitive operating system, the MBUX is set to usher in a new era in terms of infotainment and Mercedes me connectivity. To ensure a pioneering in-car experience, the technology will be introduced as standard equipment in the next compact car generation as early as 2018.

The official unveiling of the new infotainment system takes place on January 9, 2018 as part of the press conference being held at 12 noon (PST) at the 613 m2 Mercedes-Benz stand. The press conference can also be followed live via Mercedes me media. In addition, Mercedes-Benz will display the Concept EQA, smart vision EQ fortwo and the Mercedes-AMG Project ONE show cars in Las Vegas.

Moreover, Las Vegas is also the final stop of the "Intelligent World Drive", with which Mercedes-Benz has tested automated drive functions on all five continents. This has enabled the experts to gather information from all over the globe in real traffic conditions in order to adapt future automated and autonomous driving functions to the country-specific user and traffic situations. The automated test drives in the greater Los Angeles area, and subsequently at the CES in Las Vegas, concentrated on the assessment of driving behaviour in dense city traffic and on highways. The “Intelligent World Drive” test vehicle, which is based on the S-Class Saloon, will be on display at the CES.

CES 2018: Weltpremiere der neuen Mercedes-Benz User Experience - NTG 6 - Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog / Mercedes Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG

 

[Monster]

Has Mercedes confirmed that future updates to the COMMAND system can be done over wi fi and are they going to provide free update to the COMMAND system throughout the life cycle of the car? I remember they mentioned about it when the E class was launched but so far the roll out has been extremely slow...or has it even started yet?

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Yes, Over-The-Air (OTA) updates may arrive as well. Info comes via MB Passion.


OTA Updates

• With over-the-air updates, the software in our vehicles is always up to date, from the navigation map to the browser to the firmware.
• The Mercedes-Benz of the future will be an intelligent, automotive companion that identifies the driver's and passengers' moods, desires and preferences and proactively predicts control operations.

Five Mind-Blowing Innovations from Mercedes-Benz

 

[Monster]

^ Yes, Over-The-Air (OTA) updates may arrive as well. Info comes via MB Passion.

Interesting, will it be free though, atm dealerships charges $600 just to update the maps!

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Have no info if it will be free. May depend on a mercedes me subscription for example.

Mercedes me connect

 

[fortuner]

@ Monster the E class maps updates automatically if you set it up that way but it takes ages to do a update it can take weeks depending on how much you use the car to do one update ...As for command I had one update done free..not sure on future updates.

 

[Monster]

@hovabongZA, how exactly is my previous post "old info" when I am asking about something? Mercedes ME is still not ready in Australia.

 

[hovabongZA]

@hovabongZA, how exactly is my previous post "old info" when I am asking about something? Mercedes ME is still not ready in Australia.

My apologies that was a mistake.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Just as a general observation Mercedes needs to roll out updated Command Systems much more quickly across the range. For example the system in the C-class and GLC now feel positively ancient compared to the comparative BMW and Audi systems.

BMW tends to update I-drive systems very readily during model year updates.