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
- 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
DRIVING THE MERCEDES-BENZ A200 HATCH
- ECO
- Comfort
- Sport
- Sport+
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?
- BMW 1 Series
- Audi A3
- VW Golf
- Mazda 3
- Mini Clubman
Tags: Mercedes-Benz SA, A200 Hatchback