My Car Worth » hatches

2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatches a bit early

Rocky — Thu, 12 May 2011 05:23:52 +0000

Filed under: Concept Cars, Hatchback, Mercedes-Benz, Design/Style

2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class revealed – Click above for high-res image gallery

You’re looking at what appear to be the patent images for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The images found their way into Belgian automotive site AutoScoop.be, and you can peruse them in the gallery below.

We expected the car to ditch most of the concept-crazy before it winds up in dealer showrooms. The version seen here does stick to the overall form of the concept, minus the hypnotic grille and several of the deep creases found all over the conceptual car’s body.

What we’re left with is a car that’s clearly a Mercedes-Benz, but not particularly far from the hatchback standard. Bits of CLS can be found in the curving roof-line and that familiar MB mug is staring you down front and center. We’re excited to see this hatch (expect CUV and sedan variants as well) in the flesh at an auto show later this year.

2012 Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatches a bit early originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 May 2011 13:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments
Autoblog

No related posts.

Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class hatches ahead of New York and Shanghai

Rocky — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:31:59 +0000

Filed under: Concept Cars, New York Auto Show, Hatchback, Mercedes-Benz, Shanghai Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

Nearly four years ago, we heard rumors that Mercedes-Benz was considering dropping the diminutive A-class from its lineup. Oh, how times have changed. The German automaker is prepping an all-new A-class (M270), and we’re now able to get some insight into what it will look like courtesy of the Concept A.

The Mercedes-Benz Concept A is a stylized version of the upcoming 2012 A-Class. Falling in line with the rest of the family, its squared-off nose is aggressive and wears the Tri-Star emblem well. From the side, the Concept A shows hints of the CLS and even the R-Class. Though most of the swoopy lines seen above are concept-cool, we expect the production A-Class to to share lots of design notes with the Concept A. Yet we doubt the star-filled nighttime sky grille will make the cut.

A front-wheel-drive Benz, the Concept A benefits from both turbocharging and direct-injection. A BlueEFFICIENCY 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is fitted under the hood, and produces 210-horsepower. That four-banger is paired with a dual-clutch transmission.

More than a styling and propulsion exercise, the Concept A aims to add first-rate features to luxury compact segment. A radar-based collision-detection system will be the first of its kind in this segment and, when paired with Adaptive Brake Assist, can help lower the risk of having someone rear-end your 2012 A-Class.

We’ll get to see this concept car in person when it debuts at the 2011 New York Auto Show. Mercedes is also bringing the Concept A to the Shanghai Motor Show, but we take it as a good sign for the car’s chances in the U.S. that the concept is being shown in the Big Apple. Until we can bring you live images, the gallery below will have to do. Be sure to click past the jump for the full press release.

Gallery: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept

[Source: Mercedes-Benz]

Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class hatches ahead of New York and Shanghai

Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class hatches ahead of New York and Shanghai originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments
Autoblog