Still a while to go before the facelifted W176 Mercedes-Benz A-Class makes its way here, so in the meantime, the current model has been given a bit of a boost to keep things going along – Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduced a new variant called the A 200 AMG Line earlier this month, priced at RM203,888 on-the-road without insurance.
When it was first launched in Malaysia in 2013, the pre-facelift A 200 debuted as a BlueEfficiency variant, priced at RM198,888 (then revised to RM196,888 this year, post-GST). Going the AMG Line route naturally sports the exterior up with the addition of an AMG bodystyling kit and 18-inch AMG multi-spoke alloys, as well as the inclusion of a sports suspension. The diamond grille that usually accompanies the trim level is however not to be found.
No mechanical changes – the A 200’s Camtronic-equipped 1.6 litre M 270 DE 16 AL BlueDirect petrol unit retains its 154 hp at 5,000 rpm and 250 Nm at 1,250 to 4,000 rpm output, paired with a seven-speed 7-DCT dual-clutch transmission. Likewise, performance specs for car should be as before, with a 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds and a 224 km/h top speed being the primary numbers.
As before, much of the equipment levels continue on – these include a Light & Sight package, six-speaker Audio 20 system and a Night package, the latter easily identifiable by black wing mirror caps as well as a high-gloss waistline trim strip. Also on, a dynamic handling package.
Back in 2013, the local A 200’s interior featured an Artico man-made leather/Larochette cloth combination, with diamond pattern trim and contrast stitching. The latest info on the A 200 AMG Line brochure lists an Artico/Microfiber Dinamica upholstery combination, which brings it to pre-FL A 250 Sport levels.
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Just top up 40K for C200 with proper 2.0 engine, only additional RM500/mth
Spec under the hood looks the same as Volkswagen Jetta
Not apple to apple comparison also. Hot hatch vs compact sedan.
They are similar in performance. If want more juice should get those 2.0 litres one. Like 316i or the new 318i now, A200 is more for show.
Marketing ploy. Then make you pay more for almost nothing.
You must be kidding. Jetta vs Mercedes….hahahaahahahahahahahaa
Jetta is below Toyota standard lar. Hell, even proton more reliable than jetta.
Oh yea, TRD sportivo hahahahahaha
Mercs assembled in Malaysia sux. Water leaks, a/c compressor premature failures, rattling dashboards.
But really, the AMG line feels so off without the diamond grille. That’s what completed the look. The standard one actually doesn’t look half as bad, in fact I have to say I really like the A200 BlueEfficiency’s stock rims.
This car is not sporty. Lets not pretend it is.
Exactly, I don’t know why some people are saying the A200 is a “hot hatch” when it clearly isn’t.
Golf GTI, now that’s a hot hatch. Or the A250.
How about the A45? Isn’t it a hot hatch?
That’s a beast
obviously the right choise is Focus ST or Megane RS
Not bad for the price they are asking. The sports suspension is a steal and they added an AMG line kit n better seat material. Hopefully no downgrade with the face lift.
Ur BMW 316i is no better
How can Mercedes in Malaysia even associate AMG with a 152HP engine?
To me, AMG stands for V8 with so much torque that it is scary to drive even on dry tarmac.