2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback and sedan launched: Check features
Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the 2023 iteration of the A-Class for the global markets. The car is available in both hatchback and sedan avatars. The refreshed model features redesigned bumpers, a chrome-studded grille, four new wheel options, and an updated MBUX system. It is offered with either a 48V mild-hybrid system or in a plug-in hybrid setup with a 107hp electric motor.
Why does this story matter?
The A-Class is an entry-level offering from Mercedes-Benz since the 1997. It was one of the first vehicles for the brand to feature front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. The car is currently in its fourth generation (codename: W177) and is offered in both hatchback and sedan body styles. The 2023 model will likely be the last fuel-powered A-Class for the German marque.
Both the hatchback and sedan sport an all-LED lighting setup
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has an aggressive front fascia and sports a muscular bonnet, a chrome-studded grille with star-like pattern studs, a wide air dam, a sloping roofline, and angular LED headlights. It is flanked on the sides by ORVMs, chromed window lining, flared wheel arches, and designer alloy wheels. Wrap-around LED taillights and a diffuser grace the rear end.
It is offered with multiple powertrain options
The new A-Class is backed by a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol engine (188hp/300Nm, 221hp/350Nm) and a 2.0-liter diesel motor (148hp/320Nm, 188hp/400Nm) linked to a 48V mild-hybrid system. It also gets a plug-in hybrid setup comprising a 1.3-liter turbo-petrol engine (163hp/270Nm) linked to a 109hp/300Nm electric motor. The AMG variant is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-petrol unit that makes 302hp/400Nm.
The car features Nappa leather upholstery and multiple ADAS functions
Inside, the 2023 A-Class has a sporty yet luxurious five-seater cabin with Nappa leather upholstery, ambient lighting, multi-zone climate control, turbine-like air vents, a sunroof, and a leather-wrapped flat-bottomed steering wheel. It houses two 10.25-inch screens for the digital instrument cluster and the updated MBUX infotainment panel with the latest connectivity options. Passengers' safety is ensured by multiple airbags and ADAS functions.
2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class: Pricing
The details regarding the pricing and availability of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class are yet to be announced by the German marque. We expect it to carry a premium over the current generation model, which starts at $33,950 (approximately Rs. 27.74 lakh) in the US.
