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An even bigger and bolder A-Class compact hatchback is months away from being revealed. The latest spyshots show the car wearing minimal camouflage that leaves almost nothing to the imagination.
Because we immediately compared it to the Golf, the fact that the A-Class is much bigger than before is lost. However, they are going to make it bigger still. The updated MFA platform is going to be much wider and with a stretched wheelbase. Most models will also sit a little lower.
Mercedes has always had an eye for design, and this compact hatchback is no exception. Despite being the cheapest car they offer, the A-Class is filled with a tremendous sense of occasion. Between the angular headlights and the belt line that curves down, there's plenty to look at here.
This particular prototype is fitted with the prominent starburst grille that debuted on the previous generation. It's usually part of a sports package, but we think this is the A40 AMG model.
The secondary hot hatch has been rumored for a long time and will fill the gap between the regular 211 HP A250 and the 400 HP flagship. Its 2-liter turbo engine will directly rival things like the Golf R and Ford Focus RS.
There's also going to be an AMG Line body kit for regular models that look just like the one you see here. However, what gives it away are those ventilated and drilled brake rotors. You wouldn't match those and the lower suspension to a 1.5-liter diesel.
Speaking of which, the 2-liter diesel that debuted in the E-Class will play a big part after being turned the right way around for a front-wheel-drive car. There's also going to be 1.2 and 1.4-liter gasoline turbo engines developed with Renault, so the 1.6-liter in the A200 might be discontinued. We also believe the 7-speed DCT will be replaced by an 8-speed auto.
Mercedes has always had an eye for design, and this compact hatchback is no exception. Despite being the cheapest car they offer, the A-Class is filled with a tremendous sense of occasion. Between the angular headlights and the belt line that curves down, there's plenty to look at here.
This particular prototype is fitted with the prominent starburst grille that debuted on the previous generation. It's usually part of a sports package, but we think this is the A40 AMG model.
The secondary hot hatch has been rumored for a long time and will fill the gap between the regular 211 HP A250 and the 400 HP flagship. Its 2-liter turbo engine will directly rival things like the Golf R and Ford Focus RS.
There's also going to be an AMG Line body kit for regular models that look just like the one you see here. However, what gives it away are those ventilated and drilled brake rotors. You wouldn't match those and the lower suspension to a 1.5-liter diesel.
Speaking of which, the 2-liter diesel that debuted in the E-Class will play a big part after being turned the right way around for a front-wheel-drive car. There's also going to be 1.2 and 1.4-liter gasoline turbo engines developed with Renault, so the 1.6-liter in the A200 might be discontinued. We also believe the 7-speed DCT will be replaced by an 8-speed auto.
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