Is this system going to be in cars from 2018 onwards ? If not will it be possible for cars to receive this update in the future?
A-Class (W177) 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class spy shots and rumors
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The W177 hatchback was launched in 2018 as the successor to the W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. It is available as a 5-door hatchback (W177 model code), 4-door sedan (V177), and a long-wheelbase sedan exclusive to China (Z177).
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Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
^ MB Passion answered this for you. 
"Unlikely. The new A-Class has MBUX - so far called NTG 6, which the CLS/E will not yet receive. An update to the "new destination input function" is not expected here." "Perhaps further out in the future, though. We'll have to wait and see."
"Unlikely. The new A-Class has MBUX - so far called NTG 6, which the CLS/E will not yet receive. An update to the "new destination input function" is not expected here." "Perhaps further out in the future, though. We'll have to wait and see."
tristatez28lt1
Tire Trailblazer
2019 Mercedes A-Class and CLS Spotted in Germany, Look Very Similar
Wondering what the next S-Class will look like? Probably a little bit like this, because even though the A-Class and CLS-Class are from entirely different segments, their front ends are identical for the 2019 model year.
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There's this weird thing the designers are doing with the headlights, which are like long triangles pointing upwards towards the door mirrors. The easiest way to describe them is cartoon references, a mix between the eyes of Disney's Mulan and the brows from Angry Birds.
But it's not just the headlights; the grille design is shared between the two cars. As for the intakes in the bumpers, they are starting to remind us of the outgoing A-Class mid-life facelift. Inside, both cars will have the panoramic screen configuration (not as standard in the hatch).
As a fan of hatchbacks and wagons, I think the back of the 2019 A-Class looks a little better. Many people have said the trunk design of the new CLS is a bit undercooked, which is also true about the E63 S sedan, but not the wagon version. So if you want a sexy Mercedes rump, it's got to have a hatch opening.
While the 3rd generation CLS-Class was recently revealed at the LA Auto Show, we're still waiting to see the W177 A-Class. It's going to be built on an updated version of the MFA platform and powered by several new engines.
Renault gave us a sneak peak of that with its 1.3-liter turbo, producing from 115 to 160 HP. Mercedes, meanwhile, is probably developing its 2-liter diesel to work in this transversal configuration. While the big story is still the 400+ horsepower A45, we're also excited about the A35.
It's going to have somewhere around 300 ponies and will offer more affordable hot hatch thrills. Well... affordable by Mercedes standards. But still, it's the cheapest AMG ever.
Wondering what the next S-Class will look like? Probably a little bit like this, because even though the A-Class and CLS-Class are from entirely different segments, their front ends are identical for the 2019 model year.
There's this weird thing the designers are doing with the headlights, which are like long triangles pointing upwards towards the door mirrors. The easiest way to describe them is cartoon references, a mix between the eyes of Disney's Mulan and the brows from Angry Birds.
But it's not just the headlights; the grille design is shared between the two cars. As for the intakes in the bumpers, they are starting to remind us of the outgoing A-Class mid-life facelift. Inside, both cars will have the panoramic screen configuration (not as standard in the hatch).
As a fan of hatchbacks and wagons, I think the back of the 2019 A-Class looks a little better. Many people have said the trunk design of the new CLS is a bit undercooked, which is also true about the E63 S sedan, but not the wagon version. So if you want a sexy Mercedes rump, it's got to have a hatch opening.
While the 3rd generation CLS-Class was recently revealed at the LA Auto Show, we're still waiting to see the W177 A-Class. It's going to be built on an updated version of the MFA platform and powered by several new engines.
Renault gave us a sneak peak of that with its 1.3-liter turbo, producing from 115 to 160 HP. Mercedes, meanwhile, is probably developing its 2-liter diesel to work in this transversal configuration. While the big story is still the 400+ horsepower A45, we're also excited about the A35.
It's going to have somewhere around 300 ponies and will offer more affordable hot hatch thrills. Well... affordable by Mercedes standards. But still, it's the cheapest AMG ever.
mercpassion
Highway Hunter
The differences are simply not enough. How is it a good idea to have a car costing 3 times more expensive sharing the same front end design as the A class hatch and sedan??
Wolfgang
Kraftwagen König
Yes, seems two families are emerging? The "S - E - C", and the GT - GT 4 door/CLS - A/CLA?
On Feb 2 we may find out more, as the new A will be unveiled then. Today Gorden Wagener took us into the P ONE.
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A 35 AMG with "twin=blade" grille
Erlkönig: Erster A 35 4MATIC+ zeigt kommendes Grilldesign #W177 - Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog / Mercedes Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG
On Feb 2 we may find out more, as the new A will be unveiled then. Today Gorden Wagener took us into the P ONE.
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A 35 AMG with "twin=blade" grille
Erlkönig: Erster A 35 4MATIC+ zeigt kommendes Grilldesign #W177 - Mercedes-Benz Passion Blog / Mercedes Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG
Shining Star
Chicane Challenger
It's a shame that the front of the A and CLS are essentially identical. Certainly on a different level, at least, from the past "same sausage, different lengths" design language of Mercedes or Audi. At least those design philososphies made some effort at minimum differentiation.
I remember even a generation ago when Mercedes had fairly different designs from model to model, to the point where each model (or at least the C,E, and S) had different steering wheels. As a Mercedes enthusiast and forum member, it was much more exciting, IMO, to follow along with spy shots and news because it felt like I was witnessing the development of something new every time. It seems unrealistic that we will ever return to that kind of differentiation again.
Purchasing essentially the same headlight/front cladding from suppliers is surely cost-efficient, and I doubt most consumers may ever care. At least the new designs do look good, IMO.
I remember even a generation ago when Mercedes had fairly different designs from model to model, to the point where each model (or at least the C,E, and S) had different steering wheels. As a Mercedes enthusiast and forum member, it was much more exciting, IMO, to follow along with spy shots and news because it felt like I was witnessing the development of something new every time. It seems unrealistic that we will ever return to that kind of differentiation again.
Purchasing essentially the same headlight/front cladding from suppliers is surely cost-efficient, and I doubt most consumers may ever care. At least the new designs do look good, IMO.
mercpassion
Highway Hunter
Bang on my friend, being a Mercedes fan myself, it is pretty disgraceful to see this russian doll approach but I guess it's an unfortunate reality of today's somewhat mundane approach to design strategies..plus you're right, in the past there was always very high anticipation for a new model like the W212 etc but now it is all too predictable..
mehdi tavakol
Schwarzwald Sprinter
Centurion
Apex Apex Predator
The last picture shows the two 7" screens. God thats hideous!
Whoever buys the new A-Class: please go Widescreen.
Don't count on it. The A-Class is an entry level cars and tens of thousands of first time Merc buyers will order it with minimal options.
How about just buy a real Mercedes and quit whining about entry level stuff?The last picture shows the two 7" screens. God thats hideous!
Whoever buys the new A-Class: please go Widescreen.
75KoDe
Schwarzwald Sprinter
Please define a 'real Mercedes'.
Honestly I will rather buy a pre owned C class than a new A class.
For starters it doesn't have a transverse mounted engine.Please define a 'real Mercedes'.
mehdi tavakol
Schwarzwald Sprinter
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