Mercedes A-class has improved for the new version

In order to increase more competitive with two fellow rival BMW and Audi . Mercedes decide to redesign the Mercedes A-class hatchback version to be younger and more dynamic style.

Mercedes A-class third generation is longer and wider, and seemed to take off joskin style, put on new features and looking more sporting. Joachim Schmidt, head of sales and marketing at Mercedes said: "A-class is the right product at the right time and with great potential, targeting customers and new markets."

Not only major change in design, Mercedes has developed three optional packages for the new generation Mercede A-class: urban, stylish and AMG sports. German car makers expect half the sales of Mercedes A-class is a new customer, the brand has traditionally been listed as luxury car for the elderly.

In addition, Mercedes A-Class 2012 is a first small hatchback Mercedes cars to be sold in the U.S., with customers aged 37 to 45. Vehicles will be manufactured in Germany, Hungary and China. Mercedes hopes the new design style of the A-class will help it become a serious competitor to the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3.

New-generation models use 4-cylinder engine as the C250 (sedan and coupe) and SLK250 roadster, when sold in Europe from September. In Germany, the A-class cost about $ 30,100 in 2012 with three versions of engine oil capacity from 107 hp to 134 hp, and three petrol engine versions 4-cylinder with a capacity from 121 to 208 horsepower .

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