Mercedes is finally adding an affordable car to their lineup
and it will be coming to the US in 2018! Many Mercedes enthusiasts have been
waiting for an opportunity like this, and its also a great way to for the brand
to spread its wings. The new A-Class will start right around $30k, giving
Mercedes a chance to appeal to the ever-expanding mass of younger buyers.
"I'm very
excited about it," said Jeff Aiosa, a Mercedes dealer in Connecticut.
"It just gives us another opportunity to bring that youthful buyer in and
have them grow up with the brand. It looked like it would be very appealing to
the millennial buyer."
Aiosa described the A-class sedan's interior as
"cutting edge and techy." He said Mercedes could conquest more than
half of the A-class sedan's buyers from other brands if the price came in just
above or below the $30,000 mark.
The A-Class will be powered by the usual mix of
small-displacement gasoline and diesel engines. The current lineup includes a
series of 1.6 to 2.1-liter engines, and the 2018 version is expected to get the
same set up or will alternatively be fitted with a variation of the pair.
The A-Class will remain front-wheel drive and be underpinned
by a heavily revised version of the current structure which will be lighter, a
bit longer, and will allow more drivetrains than ever before. The increase in
length and wheelbase will add space inside, while the cars new, toned down look
and reshaped rear end will increase load volume even further.
The cabins design is set to undergo the most drastic change;
with far plusher materials, a simplified dashboard design, and larger digital
displays being added. The infotainment system similarly gets upgraded from the
standard swivel wheel to a touchpad controller.
Whether you’ve been specifically waiting for an entry-level Mercedes
or are simply in the market for a reasonably priced luxury car, 2018 is going
to be your year, and the 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class is going to be your car.
You can check out our inventory or request to receive updates on the A-Class
from us here!
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