Mercedes-Benz is in the process of updating its compact range, starting with the A-Class and B-Class.
There are new internals for the lights, new fascia designs, and a revised grille that can be fitted with a star pattern made out of tiny Mercedes-Benz logos. Inside, there are new designs for the seats and steering wheel, plus a less cluttered center console, and extra standard equipment. A fingerprint sensor will also be added to the interior to identify the driver starting from early 2023.
The driver is faced with a digital instrument cluster measuring 7.0 inches as standard; a 10.3-inch screen is an option. It's joined by a 10.3-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system. Mercedes said its infotainment system, known as MBUX, has been made more intuitive. The same is also true for the voice assistant which in some cases no longer requires a “Hey, Mercedes” at the start of an instruction. Apply CarPlay and Android Auto are also included, as well as USB connectivity.
Depending on the market, the powertrain lineup consists of a series of 1.4- and 2.0-liter turbo-4s, including in diesel and plug-in hybrid formats. The updated AMG A 35 and A 45 S continue to feature a 2.0-liter turbo-4, but the A 35 now features a mild-hybrid system and an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic . Peak output is unchanged at 302 hp. The powertrain of the A 45 S is unchanged. It's a 2.0-liter turbo-4 delivering a peak 416 hp.
Don't look for battery-electric versions of the A-Class or B-Class. Mercedes had planned to launch an electric A-Class at one point but decided to focus on crossover body styles instead, hence the reason it launched the
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