Teased earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has officially introduced the facelifted fourth-gen A-Class sedan in the country. The updated V177 makes its debut in two locally-assembled forms, the A 200 Progressive Line and A 250 4Matic AMG Line, as it was with the pre-facelift, with the only difference being that the A 250 now comes equipped with 4Matic.
Exterior revisions are minor, and are led by new headlamps that have been slightly reshaped and now have a new LED daytime running light signature, which has a single bar of light at the top of each cluster instead of an L-shaped design on the earlier iteration.
Elsewhere, the bonnet on the standard A-Class now features two power bulges to provide increased visual presence, and the hexagonal radiator grille has also been redesigned, with a black insert on the A 200 and chrome star pattern pins on the A 250 AMG Line. The front bumper has also been given a slight makeover with a reworked lower intake opening.
At the back, there’s a new rear diffuser and a new lighting signature for the tail lights, which retain their styling. As for wheels, the A 200 comes with 17-inch five twin-spoke light-alloy wheels finished in black with a high-sheen finish, while the A 250 AMG Line wears 18-inch Tremolite Grey AMG five twin-spoke light-alloy wheels.
Inside, the dashboard layout – headlined by the familiar 10.25-inch dual digital displays – remains largely unchanged, but the touchpad linked to the infotainment system has vacated the centre console. New to the car is the latest version of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) in its NTG7 form, which brings along newly-designed display styles (Classic, Sporty and Discreet), three modes (Navigation, Assistance, Service) and seven colour schemes.
The central display offers all previous functions and can be operated directly and conveniently as a touchscreen. Elsewhere, the telematics system has also been revised, and there’s Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support.
As for interior schemes, the Progressive route introduces new, dark carbon-fibre look trim elements on the A 200, with its upholstery is finished in Artico man-made leather. The AMG Line trim on the A 250 4Matic features light longitudinal-grain aluminium trim and red contrasting top-stitching on its Artico and Microcut micro-fibre upholstery.
In terms of engines, the powertrain on the A 200 continues unchanged from the pre-facelift, so no revisions to the output numbers generated by the familiar M282 1.3 litre turbocharged mill, which is 163 PS at 5,500 rpm and 250 Nm from 2,000 to 3,500 rpm. Paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, performance figures are identical to before, with a 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds and a 230 km/h top speed.
As for the all-wheel drive A 250, its M260 2.0 litre mill has a 48-volt mild hybrid system that integrates a belt-driven starter-generator (RSG), providing up to 14 PS and 150 Nm of assistance when setting off and improved coasting. Coupled to the 224 PS from 5,500 to 6,100 rpm and 350 Nm of maximum twist from 2,000 to 4,000 rpm from the petrol mill, the A 250 does the 0-100 km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds on the way to a 250 km/h top speed.
As for safety and driver assistance kit, aside from Adaptive Highbeam Assist and a reverse camera, both A-Class variants come equipped with Active Parking Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Exit Warning Assist and Active Brake Assist, and the Parking Package now supports longitudinal parking. The A 250 4Matic comes with an additional Sports Brake System, which maintains powerful braking capability even after frequent heavy braking.
Finally, pricing. The facelifted Mercedes-Benz A 200 Progressive Line goes for RM238,888 on-the-road without insurance. As for the A 250 4Matic AMG Line, pricing has not been finalised, but will be very soon. with MBM saying that it won’t veer far from the estimated RM264,000 it is currently suggesting for the car.
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz A200 Progressive Line facelift
GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz A250 4Matic AMG Line facelift
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Still no rear air cond vent…
4 years ago this was C class pricing. Looks like Mercedes Malaysia and Audi Malaysia smoking the same stuff
Different… Audi is CBU from Germany. MB is CKD made in Malaysia. CBU pricing is naturally more expensive.
4 years ago this was C class pricing. Looks like Mercedes Malaysia and Audi Malaysia smoking the same stufff
We won’t get the hatchback i guess :(
Money pit and poor reliability
RM264k for A250 4 matic? This is the arteon and wrx killer
But A250 loses more to Arteon and WRX when comes on comfort, durable and performance
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If you say mercedes is really good, then why mercedes have failed everything when comes about waiting parts and quality. Mercedes, sorry to say, no longer luxury and come with plastics everywhere. Even Subaru and Volkswagen have better quality and also more reliable than Mercedes
arteon and wrx performance in another league. 280bhp vs 225.
Tak payah bang, masih boleh ambik arteon atau wrx, dah menang dari a250. Pun, wrx dan arteon power lagi best dengan luas memang baik dari A250
Mazda 3 sedan look alot better than this inside and out
It’s OK bro. Just get your 3. Most people find chocolate to be very delicious but it can be poisonous to some.
Have you test driven Mazda 3 before? Btw, Mazda is proven more reliable while Mercedes is no where near to Mazda level. Mercedes comes with plastics everywhere but Mazda uses built in better quality materials and considered as mini luxury.
Mercedes salesmen don’t know why attitude like that
I think the previous A200 rim looks so much better..
low spec still using torsion beam…
Imagine paying RM250K for a Renault car with Benz emblem.
More like paying 250K for a old Hyundai
Is ok, Mercedes doesn’t need your sales.
No popular active safety feat. i.e. ACC, LKAS? Bye2 Merc. (Malaysia), you are no longer the best in safety. Volvo is.
Wah why so fugly?? Very obvious all German top designers has left Germany and went to China. Now they hire low ranking Kia or Hyundai designer to design their cars. Looks so korean/Japanese cars from the 2000-2010 era
Ok la, not so bad for premium Renault in Merc dressing.
ask your girlfriend who know nothing about car, show her the back and side profile of the car, ask her what car is this? sure she will said this is proton saga. look similar.
Why blame girlfriend if YOU cannot tell the difference? LOL!
But it’s OK… looks like there are some who are like you… cannot tell the difference also. So sad.
Ok so, this mercedes will attracts to middle aged woman and you too
The worst Horsepower per-Ringgit car in the market.
Merc is charging 140k for the car and 100k for the badge.
Mazda 3 Sedan anytime better than A200. Both also rear torsion beam anyway. At least Mazda puts more effort to build the car than Merc did on A-class.
A200 use kwaitai Renault engine. Better ready the tow truck and hilux
pay 250k and let everyone laugh at you
Rather buy camry than this overpriced crap that has lower spec than camry