2016 Mercedes A-Class Receives Updates

MANILA: The Mercedes- Benz's A-Class has been made more “A-class” as the cars receives a makeover for the year 2016. The cosmetic surgery includes revised exteriors, redesigned interiors, better engine, and more powerful AMG variant.

The revised exterior tweets the redesigned bumper, diamond shaped front grille and optional LED headlights. The brand claims that the 2016 A-Class exhibits arrow-shaped bumper which is brought forward from the 2011 Concept A-Class.

The classy hatch has premium interiors where it features a tabular design gauge, galvanized switches, Smart phone integration facility, and an optional 8-inch frameless monitor for the infotainment system. Plush materials and finishes further increase the classiness of this A-Class.

Talking about the power of this high-class series, the entry level A160 carries the 1.6-liter inline-four engine that generates 102 PS of power and 180 Nm of torque. The A250 and A250 4MATC's 2.0-liter engine now produces 218 PS. The A180d BlueEffeciency model hosts the thriftiest engine, 1.5-liter inline-four which puts out 109 PS and 260 Nm. The 220d's engine is more efficient now with power production of 177 PS.

The A45 AMG which is the prime in the range also gets boost in the power with its 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine that spurts out 381 PS of power and 475 Nm of torque. This engine is mated with 7-speed dual clutch gearbox and finishes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. Other add-ons include the AMG Dynamic Plus Package and AMG Ride Control Sport suspension.

Will these updates carry a handsome charge or not, can only be told once some official news about its price and launch date gets reveal.

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