The Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177) is the fourth and current generation of the A-Class range of subcompact executive

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s and

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. It was launched in 2018 as the successor to the W176 A-Class, with sales commencing in March 2018. The available body styles include: * 5-door hatchback (W177 model code) * 4-door sedan (V177 model code) * 4-door long wheelbase sedan (Z177, only sold in China)

Development and launch

The W177 A-Class hatchback officially debuted at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. It is based on the front-wheel drive MFA2 (Modular Front Architecture) platform and features front MacPherson struts, and rear torsion beam suspension, though some models are equipped with multi-link rear suspension. In mid-2020, the production of the North American-market A-Class sedan returned to

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, Germany from the COMPAS plant in

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, Mexico to increase the production capacity of the GLB. The vehicle received a facelift for the 2023 model year. File:Mercedes-Benz A 180 Progressive (W 177) – h 16032019.jpg, 2019 Mercedes-Benz A 180 File:2018 Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line Premium Automatic 1.3 Front.jpg, 2018 Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line File:2018 Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line Premium Automatic 1.3 Rear.jpg, 2018 Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG Line File:Mercedes-Benz A 200 Monrepos 2018 IMG 0081.jpg, Interior

Sedan (V177, Z177)

A 4-door sedan model was released in late 2018. The A-Class sedan is sold alongside the A-Class hatchback in Europe, while it marks the first time the A-Class is offered in North America but as a sedan only in the US and as both a hatchback and sedan in Canada, while in Mexico it's the first time the sedan is sold, as the hatchback has been marketed for the first and third generation before. It is based on the Mercedes-Benz Concept A Sedan revealed at the 2017 Shanghai Motor Show and came in response to demand for a more practical alternative to the Mercedes-Benz CLA. A long-wheelbase sedan model (Z177) was also unveiled at the 2018 Auto China Show, featuring a longer wheelbase and is sold exclusively in China. At its debut Daimler claimed it had the lowest aerodynamic drag of all production vehicles in the world, with a drag area below 0.49 m², depending on exact equipment, including aerodynamic wheel and tire combination, grille shutters, etc. File:2019 Mercedes-Benz A 220 4-Matic, front 9.4.19.jpg, 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 4MATIC sedan File:Mercedes-Benz V177 IMG 2037.jpg, 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 4MATIC sedan File:2019 Mercedes-Benz A220, front 8.22.19.jpg, 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 AMG Line 4MATIC sedan File:2019 Mercedes-Benz A220, rear 8.22.19.jpg, 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 AMG Line 4MATIC sedan File:Mercedes-Benz A-Class Z177 0001 China 2019-03-14.jpg, 2019 Mercedes-Benz A200L (LWB sedan) File:2019 Beijing-Mercedes-Benz A-Class Z177.jpg, 2019 Mercedes-Benz A200L (LWB sedan)

Equipment

The W177 A-Class comes as standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, keyless ignition, and LED daytime running lights. All models feature the new Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system with a redesigned touch interface and voice-controlled smart assistant that is activated by saying "Hey Mercedes". MBUX also contains what3words functionality as standard. It is also able to offer quick shortcuts to menus based on the past habits of the user. The system is also optionally available with an

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navigation system that records and displays directional arrows on the road in the navigation system. Standard models feature two 7-inch displays for the instrument cluster and MBUX screen, and can be upgraded to a 10.25-inch display with touchpad controls,

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, and traffic sign recognition. Other available options include

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and Android Auto, ambient lighting, a

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, and the use of a smartphone to lock or unlock the car via NFC.

Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC+, A 45 4MATIC+, and A 45 S 4MATIC+

The A 35 4MATIC+ model was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show. It uses an

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layout and has a 7-speed dual clutch AMG SpeedShift DCT transmission. On 2 January 2019, the automobile insurance company, HUK24, accidentally revealed the information about new A 45 4MATIC+ and A 45 S 4MATIC+ AMG in its website. The engine is heavily revised M133 and renamed M139 with higher compression ratio (9.0:1 versus 8.6:1 for M133 engine) and a twin-scroll turbocharger situated behind the engine for better air flow management. There are two power levels: A 45 4MATIC+ with and and A 45 S 4MATIC+ with and . At , the M139 engine fitted to A 45 S is the second most powerful series production four-cylinder engine with specific output of per litre (or 77.5 kW per cylinder). The Mercedes-Benz A35 arrived in North America as the 2020 model, though it was only available as a sedan variant in the US, while Canada and Mexico received both the hatchback and sedan models of the A35. In addition, Mexico also got the A45 4MATIC+ and A45 S 4MATIC+ hatchbacks. File:Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC (W177) 1X7A0360.jpg, 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC File:Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC (W177) 1X7A0358.jpg, 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC File:Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ (W177) 1X7A0312.jpg, Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ File:Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ (W177) 1X7A0310.jpg, Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ File:Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC V177 Mountain Grey Metallic (3) (cropped).jpg, 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC sedan File:Mercedes-AMG A35 4MATIC V177 Mountain Grey Metallic (5) (cropped).jpg, 2020 Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC sedan

2023 facelift

The A-Class received a facelift, unveiled in late 2022 for the 2023 model year. Notable enhancements include updated headlights and taillights. While the engines remain unchanged, petrol models now incorporate a 48-volt

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system. Furthermore, the 2023 A-Class features a redesigned interior and an upgraded infotainment screen, housing the latest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz MBUX system. Finally, the manual transmission was retired, along with the other two remaining manual models (the B-Class and CLA). File:Mercedes-Benz A 200 Limousine Progressive (V 177, Facelift) – f 10032024.jpg, 2024 Mercedes Benz A200 Progressive sedan (facelift) File:Mercedes-Benz A 200 Limousine Progressive (V 177, Facelift) – h 10032024.jpg, 2024 Mercedes Benz A200 Progressive sedan (facelift) File:Mercedes-Benz A 250 e (V177, 2022) 1X7A1939 (cropped).jpg, 2022 Mercedes Benz A250e AMG Line sedan (facelift) File:Mercedes-Benz A 250 e (V177, 2022) 1X7A1652.jpg, 2023 Mercedes Benz A250e AMG Line sedan (facelift) File:Mercedes-Benz W177 (2022) 1X7A6988.jpg, 2022 Mercedes Benz A220 4Matic AMG Line hatchback (facelift)

Technical details

Engines

Transmissions

Safety

The 2018 A-Class scored five stars overall in its

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test.

Awards

* 2018 AA Driven New Zealand 'Car of the Year' * 2019 ''

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'' 'Safety Award' * 2019 ''AutoTrader'' South African 'Car of the Year' * 2019 '' CarBuyer'' 'Best Small Luxury Car'

References

External links

* {{Mercedes-Benz timeline 2020 to date Euro NCAP small family cars A-Class Luxury vehicles Cars introduced in 2018 2020s cars