New Mercedes Benz A Class (2012)

Ricochet J · 6 May 2012 at 13:17

http://a-class.mercedes-benz.com/uk/en/

It's clear from the images that the new A class deviates from the old ones in that it's now designed to properly compete with the A3, 1 Series etc. Due out Sept 2012.

A range of economical petrol and diesel engines will be available. No doubt every company car buyer will choose the A180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.

I like how the nav isn't tucked away at some obscure angle in the dash. It's clear and to the point. Brilliant.

I like it.

Ricochet J · 6 May 2012 at 13:22

Every car looks like something these days. The front end is amazing.

Ricochet J · 6 May 2012 at 13:47

Vegeta said:
What's the pricing likely to be on this?

I'd imagine close to the 1 series and A3.

Ricochet J · 6 May 2012 at 14:43

[TW]Fox;21850539 said:
That Nav screen looks ridiculous, like somebody has fixed a cheap tablet to the dash.

I disagree. Okay so it's a bit quirky, but I like how it's not tucked inside the dash. It's brilliant.

Ricochet J · 6 May 2012 at 17:14

[TW]Fox;21850957 said:
Why not just tape an iPad to the dash?

Then you won't get integrated functionality with an iPad/tablet/Tom Tom :confused:

I don't see what the problem is - there isn't a rule stating the screen for an integrated nav/command centre for a car has to be inside the dash.

Ricochet J · 6 May 2012 at 20:23

mrk said:
The 3 series screen looks a lot better as it actually looks modern and suits the interior.

The bottom end of the nav screen in that 3 series is blocked by the dash. Hence my thoughts earlier, the A class screen is not obscured by anything fancy - it's there and it works.