The local market debut of the Mercedes-Benz W176 A-Class is still around six months away, but the first third-generation example has already been spotted in town. Reader Brandon Chua saw this white A 250 Sport on a transporter near the Menara TM, which is where the Mercedes-Benz Malaysia office is located. The unit is likely an evaluation and training sample.
UPDATE: The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been officially launched in Malaysia. Read our launch report and view the pics here.
The Eurosport beauty contest winner is due to arrive in both A 250 Sport (in case you’re wondering what gave the spied car away, it’s the single bar grille) and A 200 forms; at least that’s the indication MBM gave during the international media drive for it last year.
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport wears a M270 DE 20 2.0 litre turbocharged mill offering 208 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm at 1,200 to 4,000 rpm, with performance figures including a 0-100 km/h time of 6.6 seconds and a 240 km/h top speed. Plenty fast, in use.
As for the A 200 BlueEfficiency, that one gets the Camtronic-equipped 1.6 litre M 270 DE 16 AL turbo unit in its higher 154 hp at 5,000 rpm and 250 Nm at 1,250 to 4,000 rpm state of tune. Camtronic is a load management system with an earlier intake cut-off and intake valve lift adjustment, a first in a turbocharged direct-injection engine. Expect to see more of the A-Class as the countdown to its arrival begins.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport spotted mainly express excitement and admiration for its stylish design and performance features, such as the 206hp engine and sporty interior. Some comments compare it favorably to competitors like the VW Golf R, while others are eager for its official launch and speculate on pricing, hoping it will be around RM200k. A few discuss its appeal to young, affluent buyers and emphasize Mercedes-Benz's reputation for quality and reliability. There is also interest in its potential competition with other hatchbacks and anticipation of a competitive price point. Overall, sentiments are enthusiastic, with many looking forward to owning or seeing the car in Malaysia.