A-Class [Hot!] 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan concept

[Giannis]

Guys, if I am not mistaken, the first MB to feature the current design language was the CLA. Am I correct to assume that this concept previews what is to come with MB's designs?

 

[SKY]

Guys, if I am not mistaken, the first MB to feature the current design language was the CLA. Am I correct to assume that this concept previews what is to come with MB's designs?

I would say so.

 

[mercpassion]

I actually am liking this concept more after seeing the premiere at the show of this stunning silver car which looks awesome much better than the red one.

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Agreed, the Silver one looks the business..not too sure on the red one.

 

[Wolfgang]

Shark noses, bobtails and windswept: What people think of Mercedes Concept A Sedan
Jack Walsworth -- Automotive News

Mercedes hints at new styling with sedan concept

Crossovers and SUVs might be selling in droves from China to the U.S., but Mercedes-Benz is still experimenting with cars, as seen with the Concept A Sedan at the Shanghai auto show in April. Mercedes says the concept hints at another model in its compact car lineup and previews a new design language for the brand. Here’s what some journalists are saying about the Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan:

“The Concept A Sedan looks closest to the CLA-Class, thanks to its sedan body and coupe-like rear end. The original CLA is pretty angular, but this concept takes it to another level with significantly more straight lines in the lighting structures. Yet, at the same time, it's smoother than other models, with a reduction in the number of visible creases across the body.

“Its thin headlights and low hood remind me of the AMG GT Concept sedan, which is not a bad thing at all. It probably won't pack 800 horsepower like the super-sedan concept, but hey, small cars require some sacrifice.”

-- Andrew Krok, Roadshow by CNET

“Overall, the strength of this concept lies in the very satisfying proportions. It feels similar, proportionally, to other well-designed small cars from companies like Alfa Romeo, or even some of Mercedes’ own ’60s-era prototypes. They’ve got a nice long hood-short deck setup, and they’ve resisted the urge to cut the greenhouse height down to absurd levels.

“They’re proportions that you don’t really see all that often anymore; in some ways, it reminds me a bit of what I liked about BMW’s first-gen 1 Series.”

-- Jason Torchinsky, Jalopnik

“At 180.0 inches long, the Concept A is 2.3 inches shorter than the swoopy CLA. Mercedes offered no details about platform, powertrain, or anything else under the skin, but the long front overhang and proximity of the front wheel arch to the front door strongly suggest that the next A-class models will retain their transverse-engine layouts, with front- or all-wheel drive. The sharklike nose and bobtail rear give a subtle forward thrust to the Concept A, accentuated by stern-looking triangular headlamps with a glowing internal lattice structure that almost certainly won’t make it to production.”

-- Steve Siler, Car and Driver

“It’s a windswept design, cutting as many unnecessary angles and sharp surfaces out as possible. Even the door handles are recessed, much like those on Teslas. The lower front valence is a unique exaggerated piece, giving the side profile a dropped-off point toward the beltline. Fenders are flared slightly, filled by large 20-inch chrome wheels, and overhangs are particularly short, especially in the rear. In contrast, the hood remains relatively long, giving the small concept a GT-like stance.”

-- Conner Golden, Automobile

“We don’t think the current CLA looks bad, but this is a much smoother, more flowing interpretation of the compact sedan, to be sure. And this cranberry color must be Mercedes’ new concept go-to hue, considering we saw it on the GT Concept, as well as a few others.”

-- Jake Lingeman, Autoweek

 

[tennmb]

I think they need to drop the CLA nomenclature.
Have the A sedan. A hatchback. GLA, crossover.

 

[mercpassion]

I don't see the need for two compact 4-Dr models either, I am counting on the A Saloon looking better than the CLA..

 

[domleo999]

With the introduction of the sedan, I think the next CLA will have a more coupe orientated design, leaving a bigger differentiation between the two.

It currently plays two jobs, and with an A coupe having little probability, the CLA can be a true coupe with two extra doors, rather than the fugly compromised sedan it is now.

 

[Serpens]

With the introduction of the sedan, I think the next CLA will have a more coupe orientated design, leaving a bigger differentiation between the two.

It currently plays two jobs, and with an A coupe having little probability, the CLA can be a true coupe with two extra doors, rather than the fugly compromised sedan it is now.

I'm not sure how much more coupe-like they can make it. It's a small FWD car and the swooping roof line is a signature piece. Hard to make all of that come together on a small car.

 

[mercpassion]

Agreed the CLA is already very heavily Coupe-styled, therefore most likely they would have to carry on with the same theme.

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[Merc1]

I think they need to drop the CLA nomenclature.
Have the A sedan. A hatchback. GLA, crossover.

Yeah I was thinking that too, but I think Mercedes is going to keep the CLA for what it is, a Coupe version of the A sedan. I still think the CLS will re-named CLE and that clears the way for the next generation S-Class 4-door coupe to be the true CLS. I think we'll also get a CLC next time too for the C-Class.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Yeah I was thinking that too, but I think Mercedes is going to keep the CLA for what it is, a Coupe version of the A sedan. I still think the CLS will re-named CLE and that clears the way for the next generation S-Class 4-door coupe to be the true CLS. I think we'll also get a CLC next time too for the C-Class.

M

I have my fingers cross the CLS becomes the CLE and we get a true CLS. But with the advent of the AMG 4 door coupe, I am less confident.

A 4 door coupe C-class is desperately needed. I can't believe they didn't plug this gap this generation. Only explanation I can come to is production capacity.

 

[dtd]

I have my fingers cross the CLS becomes the CLE and we get a true CLS. But with the advent of the AMG 4 door coupe, I am less confident.

A 4 door coupe C-class is desperately needed. I can't believe they didn't plug this gap this generation. Only explanation I can come to is production capacity.

I am looking forward to the CLC or the A class sedan if they ever come to the U.S.
dtd

 

[Merc1]

A-Class sedan spotted:

2019 Mercedes A-Class Sedan Spied For The First Time


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[mercpassion]

Really looking forward for this one, it should be a better attempt at the compact saloon than the CLA..its turning out to be a cute little MB saloon.

EDIT: Just noticed that huge front overhang..ouch, had my hopes up after seeing the svelt concept A Sedan but it wasn't to be..

 

[Adr5]

 

[zonk1988]

Already looks much better proportioned than CLA.

 

[bimmer6]

not bad looking for a small sedan.
BUT small sedans never look good, the normal A-Klasse will look much better. That interior ist just hideous when you don't order the big screens...

 

[fortuner]

Looks nice will be smallest Mercedes 4 door ever I think.Reminds me a bit the first time I saw the 190.

Well we know if you buy one just make sure u buy with the full digital screen which looks very good and the other one sadly I can say the opposite.

 

[Rolf]

I like what I am seeing so far, this small Mercedes saloon is looking good and will be more attractive than the CLA for sure.

I really hope the final interior will not look like that with cheap black plastic air vents and surround. The ventilation controls below also look out of place floating on their own underneath the dash.