The much publicized new Mercedes Benz A Class will be showcased at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show . The car has been inveiled just a few hours ahead of the motor show. It may be noted that the latest A Class has an entire new design both inside and out along with a list of technologies that are being offered on the A Class for the first time.
The car has received a mature styling and the front fascia won’t look odd even on a sedan. The rear lamps improve airflow around the car! Talking about the interiors, the German auto manufacturer lets you choose between “Urban”, “Style” and “AMGSport” options to customize the interior styling around their likes. The car comes with an app that enables you to use the full functionality of your smartphones.
New A Class Dimensions (L/W/H)t : 4292/1780/ 1433 mm.
Engine options-
1.6 litre 115 hp in A180
2.0 litre 156 hp in A 200
2.0 litre 211 hp in A 250
CAMTRONIC has made its world debut in the 1.6-litre petrol engine.
2.0 litre 109 hp in the A 180 CDI
2.0 litre 136 hp in the A 200 CDI
2.2-liter 170 hp in the A 220 CDI
These engines can be mated to either a 6 speed manual or a 7 speed automatic and come with ECOstart/stop function.
Safety Features include:
• ATTENTION ASSIST (standard)
• Brake HOLD function (standard)
• Hill-Start Assist (standard)
• DISTRONIC PLUS
• Adaptive Highbeam Assist
• Speed Limit Assist (speed limit sign recognition)
• Blind Spot Assist and Lane Keeping Assist
• LINGUATRONIC
• Active Parking Assist
• Reversing camera
I am personally waiting to for the new Lauretta. Though i loved the looks of Rapid, but i hear its launch will be delayed and even better is MachineL, which is a direct pick from the recent Frankfurt Auto Show. It is rumored to get launched by the year end, but i am sure it will be way beyond my budget, but i really have high hopes from Lauretta, i hope it surprises me and convinces me to go for it.