The New "POSH" Mercedes-Benz A200 Hatchback

by Phillip S Maboya

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has always been the best seller since it was launched in 1997 up to date. The A class is sold in both Hatchback and Sedan and it is also available in Progressive and AMG Line trims. Not to be stereotypical but, The A-Class was  always seen as a car for ladies. 

I want to highlight something very much important. When buying the A-Class, you should note that the Hatchback which this review will be all about, is only sold in Petrol whereas the Sedan is sold in both Diesel and Petrol. 

FRONT THREE QUARTER

FRONT THREE QUARTER

REAR THREE QUARTER

INTERIOR

CENTRE CONSOLE

INTERIOR

REAR SEATS

BOOT

Images: Mercedes-Benz

WHAT IS THE MERCEDES-BENZ A200 HATCH COMING WITH?

Exterior:

• Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD)
• Radiator Grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern in high-gloss black and central Mercedes star, single louvre in matt grey with chrome inserts
• Front apron with trim element in chrome
• Rear apron with lower section painted in high-gloss black, tailpipes and trim in chrome
• Side sill panels painted in the vehicle colour
• Beltline and windowline trim strip in chrome 
• (17-inch) 10-spoke light alloy wheels, painted in black with high-sheen finish
• Halogen headlamps with integral LED daytime running lights 
  

Interior:

•  A dual-screen setup with a 7-inch driver monitor and a 10.25-inch central media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Nappa leather multinational steering wheel
• Comfort seats with seat covers in ARTICO man-made leather / Bertrix black fabric, also with luggage net on driver and front passenger backrests, rear seat backrests split-folding in a ratio of 40/20/40 
  
• Trim in dark carbon-fibre look 
  
• Headliner in black fabric 
  
• MBUX multimedia system with extended MBUX functions

This A-Class is also equipped with other features such as:

• Cruise Control
• Rain-sensing wipers 
• Adaptive high-beam assist (for LED Headlights)
• Reverse camera with Active Parking Assist 
• Gearshift paddles  
• Break-in and anti-theft alarm system with tow-away protection
• Collision detection
  

 In a Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatch, you will get a 370-litre boot space and 1200-litres with the rear seats down.  

DRIVING THE MERCEDES-BENZ A200 HATCH

The Engine: Under the bonnet of the A200 Hatch is a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 120Kw of power and 270Nm of Torque. This engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims that this car will go from 0-100km/h in just 8.2 seconds and can reach a top speed of 225km/h. 

Fuel Consumption: The claimed fuel consumption of the A200 Hatch is 5.4L/100km and this is because of the mild-hybrid additions that were made to the A200 Hatch. It comes with a fuel tank capacity of 43L

The A200 Hatch comes with different driving modes.These includes the following:

• ECO
• Comfort
• Sport
• Sport+
  

It also comes with the DYNAMIC SELECT driving mode where the driver is able to customize any driving mode based on their preference.

HOW MUCH DOES THE MERCEDES-BENZ A200 HATCH COST?

• Mercedes-Benz A200 Hatch Progressive - R794,509
• Mercedes-Benz A200 Hatch AMG Line - R823,509
• Mercees-Benz A35 Hatch 4Matic - R1,243,353
• Mercedes-Benz A45 S 4Matic+ - R1,393,493

 WHAT ARE THE MERCEDES-BENZ A200 HATCH COMPETITORS?

The Mercedes-Benz A200 Hatch is competing with the likes of:

• BMW 1 Series
• Audi A3
• VW Golf 
• Mazda 3
• Mini Clubman

The vehicle comes with a 2-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 5-year/100.000Km PremiumDrive Platinum service and maintenance plan.

Tags: Mercedes-Benz SA, A200 Hatchback

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