Mercedes-Benz Thailand has introduced the A-Class Sedan, available initially as a CBU import. The sole variant brought in is the A 200 in AMG Dynamic spec, priced at 2.49 million baht (RM341,239).
If that sounds hefty for the brand’s smallest sedan, it is – the V177 was launched in Malaysia in April, priced at RM229,888 for the A 200 Progressive Line and RM267,888 for the A 250 AMG Line. We haven’t seen many around though, perhaps because the CBU import is priced close to the locally assembled W205 C-Class.
At 4,549 mm long, the A-Class Sedan is 130 mm longer than the its W177 A-Class hatchback sister, although the 2,729 mm wheelbase remains. The booted variant’s cargo capacity is 420 litres, 50L more than the hatch.
Under the hood, the A 200 uses a 1.33 litre M282 turbo-four, developed in conjunction with Renault. It makes 163 hp and 250 Nm of torque from 1,620 to 4,000 rpm. Paired to a new Getrag seven-speed wet dual-clutch automatic, the 0-100 km/h sprint is done in 8.1 seconds on to a 230 km/h top speed. The A 250’s 2.0L turbo is good for 224 hp, 350 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and 250 km/h max.
The A-Class Sedan stands alone in the Land of Smiles, as the Audi A3 Sedan is not sold there and BMW’s 1 Series Sedan is reserved for selected markets such as China and Mexico.
GALLERY: V177 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Progressive Line in Malaysia
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I have driven this car for an extensive period before and it is a very nice, refined and beautiful car!!
A Class sedan is more expensive than C Class and about the same price as E Class…an entry level car is even more expensive…why bother introducing it in the first place…it defeats the purpose of ‘entry’ which shuuld be the cheapest compared to the rest…
Tomyam pipu jeles our cheap2 Mesidis lorr..
How come my friends told me that if u want problems free cars, better go for Japanese?
Yes totally agree…
Because Japan cars give you problems for free, like Takata airbags.
Wow, Thailand prices more expensip than Malaysia. Now where’s that guy who keeps harping that Malaysia has the highest car prices in the world? Mana itu olang?
Their locally assembled japanese brands are cheaper by 10-20% our price.
No kidding, my first thought was this looks like the Proton Saga.
I’ve only see the A hatch on the road but not the sedan at all. There’s word that the sedan will be CKDed in Malaysia though.
“CBU import is priced close to the locally assembled W205 C-Class”
At that prices, sure will be CKD if they want more sales. Duh!
Who says Malaysian cars are expensive..
Cars in Malaysia consider expensive even if CKD.
No matter how good the model perform in other country, once bring in as CBU in Malaysia then gone in sales. The price itself is just not competitive enough. Only the minority will go for CBU car.
Just look at the 2019 mazda3 for example.
I believe the recent launch CBU Forester will be the same.
Why is the phrase “land of smiles” in all Thai-related topics on PT? Is it like a running joke here or something?