Well, here it is. This is the all-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan, which makes its official debut at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show. The arrival of a sedan version of the A-Class has been heralded for some time ever since the Concept A Sedan was shown back in April last year.
First things first, the L in the name refers to the longer wheelbase found on this specific-to-China variant – a trait that is very much welcomed there. The official figure stands at 2,789 mm, or 60 mm more than the hatchback’s 2,729 mm, with most of it dedicated to the knee room for rear passengers.
As for the other dimensions, the A-Class L Sedan measures 4,609 mm long, 1,796 mm wide and 1,460 mm tall. While the width is the same as the hatchback, the sedan is 190 mm longer and 20 mm taller by comparison.
The longer tail does contribute to a boot space of 420 litres, which is 50 litres more than the 370 litres offered in the hatchback. No word on how much more knee room is provided, but it should be more than the hatchback. Of course, a standard-wheelbase A-Class Sedan will come with a set of different figures, and you can expect such a model in the second half of the year.
In terms of engines, the China-only sedan will be offered with a M282 1.33 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the states of tune – 134 hp and 161 hp – the latter with cylinder shut-off tech. Later on, a 2.0 litre four-cylinder powerplant will join the fray with 188 hp, but all engines are paired with a 7G-DCT seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as standard. As we don’t see a “4Matic” badge in any of the photos (all of which are of the A 200), we expect front-wheel drive to be offered as standard, with all-wheel drive a likely option for higher variants.
Design-wise, the front end of the A-Class L Sedan is almost identical to the hatchback, and features cues such as a diamond radiator grille with a single louvre, chrome pins and central star. Customers will get to choose between Sport Sedan and Sedan versions, the former with prominent creases on the bonnet.
Viewing the car from the side is where the difference in shape is most apparent, with a more rakish roofline leading to the boot as well as reshaped doors on the sedan. The two-piece taillights also follow a separate design from the hatchback, although they are reminiscent of the facelifted W176.
Other visible element include a small concave section on the bootlid that forms part of the lip spoiler, corner outlets and twin exhaust finishers. A number of wheel options are also available, ranging from 16 to 19 inches in size. Also something to note: rose gold is available as an exclusive paint finish for the Chinese market.
Unsurprisingly, the interior of the hatchback is replicated in the sedan as well, with the same layout of items. The dashboard is dominated by two 10.25-inch widescreen displays that are linked up to the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) system, which has been homologated for the Chinese market.
This includes support for voice recognition involving Chinese dialects and even the popular WeChatMy app. There’s even a navigation display function featuring augmented reality technology – Mercedes-Benz is the world’s first automaker to provide such a feature for the Chinese market.
Other familiar items include the design of the steering wheel with Touch Control, dedicated climate control switchgear and touchpad controller on the centre console. You’ll need to look really closely to spot the trim surrounding the air-con vents are of a different shape to those in the hatchback.
A range of driver assistance systems will also be offered, but the automaker didn’t provide the specifics. We reckon systems such as Distronic adaptive cruise control, Active Emergency Stop Assist and Active Lane Change Assist, Extended Active Brake Assist and Pre-Safe Plus will be on the menu.
The A-Class is an important model for Mercedes-Benz in China, as 40% of buyers of the W176 were first time car buyers. Other bits of trivia include the fact that 50% of buyers of the A-Class in the country were females. As a comparison, in Europe around four out of ten buyers of the A-Class are of the fairer sex.
The A-Class L Sedan will be produced exclusively at Beijing Benz, a joint venture between Daimler and BAIC Motor – a market launch for the model is set for the second half of 2018. Beijing Benz’s current portfolio includes the C-Class Sedan with short and long wheelbases, the E-Class Sedan with long wheelbase, the GLA, and the GLC.
As mentioned earlier, a version of the A-Class sedan tailored to the needs of customers outside China will be launched in the second half of the year. Show of hands, how many of you would welcome such a model in Malaysia?
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse, Z 177, China, Limousine mit langem Radstand Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Z 177, China, Sedan, long wheel base
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Nicholas Speeks, Präsident & CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.Nicholas Speeks, President & CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales Service Co. Ltd.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Vorstandsvorsitzender der Daimler AG und Leiter Mercedes-Benz Cars. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China. Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Hubertus Troska, Mitglied des Vorstands der Daimler AG, verantwortlich für Greater China. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China. Hubertus Troska, Member of the Board of Daimler AG, responsible for Greater China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Nicholas Speeks, Dieter Zetsche, Hubertus Troska. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China. Nicholas Speeks, Dieter Zetsche, Hubertus Troska.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. Nicholas Speeks, Dieter Zetsche, Hubertus Troska. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China. Nicholas Speeks, Dieter Zetsche, Hubertus Troska.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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- Am Vortag der Auto China 2018 präsentiert Mercedes-Benz die A-Klasse L Limousine, die in China für China produziert wird. On the eve of Auto China 2018, Mercedes-Benz have presented the A-Class L Sedan, made in China for China.
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Long wheelbase Merc A sedan welcome here.
(Like) Audi A3 sedan.
(Dislike) Mercedes A-Class sedan
as long it is mesidis..
Pls CKD get EEV tax break here…
We hope MERZ could penatrade luxury entry level market sub 150k-200k, all variant models best price in place leading no1 sales all luxury segment.
150k to 200k is no luxury, 300k is the bare minimum for calling it luxury.
Cheapest A-class hatch back is already RM209,000. The price of the sedan will be higher DIFINITELY.
Mercedes did a great job at making a compact car look big by manipulating the body curves & lights proportion.
A big step ahead of current CLA which looks like a small car trying to look big.
I’m guessing we already know how the next gen S, E & C Class would look like now that we’ve already seen A & CLS.
Looks good might get one when it arrives but will wait for the 1er sedan and the upcoming G20 debut before I pull the trigger. The new iDrive 7.0 might do some justice for BMW.
1er sedan or the upcoming G20. BMW MY free maintenance program seals the deal.
mixed reaction to see this.
at some angle, it looks nice but somewhere part of the design it looks bit weird.
just wait for the new C class i think. will look a lot better
If it is sold here, mercedes will have 3 sedans in the same size/price range, the C-class, CLA and now A-class sedan. So why? Unless the A-class sedan is priced below 200k, if not it is only going to eat into C-class and CLA sales.
if below 200k, toyota camry and honda accord can close shop and fly kite
Agree with you. I believe some of the model will be between RM150k-RM200k range. But, I’m sure it will be a torsion beam -based. Heck, torsion beam by Mercedes would be better than torsion beam by Proton, which is better than torsion beam Perodua. Only if they will sell it here in our country.
The next gen A Class models will be a bit more expensive as mentioned by Mercedes executives as they said the rise in price is due to the increase of interior quality and tech so I expect prices to be slightly higher when it launches. The current A hatch is already retailing at 200k so there won’t be a sub 200k model unless they throw in a empty spec car with torsion beam. One can only hope the next gen C does not begin selling at around 260k for the C200.
Is it FWD or RWD? Article did not mention it. Guess it will be FWD.
Hope Paultan future article will cover details like this.
ALL A & B class are FWD except the AMG45(4WD)
you left out CLA & GLA both based on A Class thus both FWD (on most models).
what i’m guessing is either A Class sedan replaces CLA or CLA evolves into the sports version of A Class maybe A Class 4 door Coupe like 4 Series.
current CLA is really ugly and has really bad proportions.
correction . the current A250 is 4wd (4matic)
Why it looks like proton design?
Mercedes is owned by Geely which just happen also owned Proton.
Uncle john. Mana belajar 10% sudah “Own” Mercedes. Itu 90% own by P1 ka ??
Actually, yes. Geely owns almost 10 percent of Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes Benz. MB is owned by many stakeholders and since not one single shareholder owns a percentage higher than Geely, that makes Geely the controlling share (well, sort of).
WOW. saga facelift
Pre owned Mercedes-Benz A-Class L Sedan is best buy.
“The A-Class is an important model for Mercedes-Benz in China, as 40% of buyers of the W176 were first time car buyers” Wow… either this thing is cheap there or lots of rich young people there. We here mostly Perodua, Proton for first time buyers… or the better ones get Toyota, Honda… but having a Merc as the first car is…
4 out of 10 pun considered 40% hehehe
Never wear polarised glasses while driving, you can’t see clearly onto those Visteon LCD cluster displays…
Best looking stretching job from hatchback to sedan!! it’s indeed magical considering how odd and fugly of mazda2 sedan, City sedan, vios sedan, perodua sedan…
U din mention P1 persona sedan..Stretched iriz
This car is extremely beautiful and advance. Can’t wait for it to come here!!
Best best best looking stretching job from hatchback to sedan!! it’s indeed magical considering how odd and fugly of mazda2 sedan, City sedan, vios sedan, perodua sedan…
The proportion of this car is so perfect and it’s a very good looking car inside and outside. This is another very well designed car by Mercedes-Benz.
This car already seriously stretched by the Chinese. It is not designed this way by the Mercedes.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles really make our road looks so beautiful and safer
It looks like a lot of Audi!
Waste money ni…ore toys, more things to go wrong.
More complicated power train , more things to wear out
Turbo charging, direct injection, dual clutches, advance emisions control all make cars more complicated.
Drive a base version axia.. Many years of trouble free motoring. The only “maintenance” items are your fluids, tyres and battery. Even your brakes lasts forever because the car is so light.
Old cars can be fixed with a screwdriver, hammer and adjustable spanner. Try that with a new car with all that emissions control and electronics.
I agree. Older cars are so much better to maintain. More fun too. Like my old Wira. Damn easy to fix and damn reliable. But sadly we got a reality check. These older cars do give out more emissions which in term kills Earth over the next several generations.
Everything is good except that slap in the face tablet.
welp tablet was the “In” Thing back when Mercedes 1st used it. folks were crazy with them Ipads.
guess the heat has gone down now.
No more CLA?