Mercedes! New A-class
Currently used to the voice orders “Alright, Google” or “Tune in, Yandex”? Then, at that point, get familiar with another. The new A-Class code W 177 was the principal model with a three-pointed star, in which the voice control of the media framework is initiated by the expression “Hello Mercedes” (Hey, Mercedes). In any case, this is a long way from the main development that the fourth-age hatchback parades.
You should become accustomed to the new Mercedes plan. Skewed headlights with running light corners, practically level sidewalls, flat taillights with extra segments on the storage compartment top: the A-Class was the subsequent model in this style after the CLS . Moreover, the curves of the back entryways have become more humpbacked to work with the boarding of tall travelers.
The length of the five-entryway immediately added 120 mm (presently from nose to tail 4419 mm), and 3/4 of this reward fell on the back overhang (trunk volume expanded from 341 to 370 liters), and the wheelbase turned out to be longer by 30 mm (presently 2729 mm) . The expansion in width and stature isn’t all that critical: in addition to 16 and 7 mm, individually. In the power design of the body, the extent of high-strength prepares has been expanded, and the motor safeguard is somewhat made of plastic, so the heaviness of the full body is something very similar.
Where there is no stone left unturned, it is in the lodge. In the way of more seasoned Mercedes, the new A-class has obtained a solitary widescreen board rather than the typical instruments and a different screen of the media framework. Besides, for the child Benz, this plan is without a visor, and simple scales are not permitted in any event, for the underlying setups. The fundamental adaptation incorporates two seven-inch shows each, the “center” renditions utilize a 10.25-inch screen for the media framework, and the most costly mix gives similar presentation to the instruments.
The media framework itself is no longer Comand, yet another age called MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User eXperience) – with an alternate menu rationale, progressed usefulness and (inconceivable!) contact screen. Mercedes since a long time ago opposed the compulsion to introduce a touchscreen, placing mixed media control on the remote at the driver’s hand, yet ultimately surrendered. Notwithstanding, the touch board on the focal passage is as yet accessible for request for a charge. Furthermore what’s more, there are minuscule touchpads on the controlling wheel spokes.
The engineers guarantee that the new A-class has become more roomy than the current one. Perceivability has likewise been moved along: another engineering of the front board, more slender points of support and outside mirrors situated on legs made it conceivable to build the street region noticeable to the driver by 10%. The quantity of encompassing lighting colors has been expanded from 12 to 64, and it catches even the ventilation spouts. The new A-Class has discretionary multi-shape seats – with flexible pneumatic chambers, ventilation and a massager! The backrest of the back seat is movable in point and is presented in two variants with a division into two (60:40) or three sections (40:20:40).
The MFA stage with a cross over power unit and front-wheel drive has been modernized, the track has been extended by 13 mm, however there is additionally a genuine improvement. Low-power adaptations of the A-class, following the case of Volkswagen vehicles on the MQB bogie, will currently have a semi-free back suspension. The multi-interface is just for renditions with a limit of more than 200 “ponies”: its plan has not in a general sense changed, however there are more aluminum components. As in the past, you can arrange a games suspension (less 15 mm of ground freedom) or versatile dampers.
The presentation gamma comprises of three adjustments, and just the diesel form of the A 180 d held the old motor. This is as of now a moderately aged eight-valve “four” Renault with a volume of 1.5 liters, which, nonetheless, has another head with lightweight valves, spouts with expanded infusion pressure (2000 rather than 1600 bar) and an adjusted turbocharger. Power has expanded from 109 to 116 hp, however the force is something very similar (260 Nm).
More intriguing with petroleum motors. The new 1.3-liter M282 super four, grew together with Renault, appeared on the Mercedes A 200 rendition. Here and direct infusion, and a high pressure proportion (10.6: 1), and a chamber deactivation framework at low loads. Furthermore as far as result, the new motor outperforms the old 1.6 motor: presently 163 hp. furthermore 250 Nm against 156 hp and 250 Nm for the previous “two hundredth”.
At last, the Mercedes A 250 is outfitted with another two-liter M260 super motor, which is a variety of the “longitudinal” unit M264 , presented as of late on the E-class. The more youthful adaptation is without a half breed makeweight and creates 224 hp. what’s more 350 Nm rather than 211 hp and 350 Nm for the past motor of a similar volume.
The A 250 rendition is furnished with a modernized 7G-DCT robot of its own plan, known from the active A-class. Yet, for the two more youthful changes, another comparable box has been created, and this time – along with the Getrag organization, which will supply the units to the transport. This transmission likewise has seven pinion wheels and two wet grasps, however is more minimal and lighter than the local unit. The six-speed “mechanics” is just accessible for the A 200 form. Discretionary all-wheel drive is with a back tire coupling, which presently has not an electro-water powered, however a more deft electric actuator, that is, the back tire drive association time has become significantly more limited.
What else? Autopilot! At speeds up to 210 km / h, the A-class can maintain a distance to the car in front, steer and change lane on its own if the driver turned on the turn signal and the sensors did not see any interference. Moreover, up to 130 km / h, electronics is able to work even without road markings, focusing on the boundaries of the road and other cars.
Dealers will start accepting orders for new “ashki” in March –But the start of sales is scheduled only for the end of spring. The expansion of the gamut will follow immediately: two “charged” AMG versions are already known, and in April the A-class sedan will make its debut at the Beijing Motor Show. It will not replace, but complement the CLA model, offering more space and practicality.