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03-29-2008, 01:37 AM
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Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
We were just talking about the A-Class (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/mercedes-planning-1-series-rival-in-2011/) yesterday and what the future holds for Merc's most diminutive model, and the German automaker reveals the redesigned 2009 model right under our noses. The updates fall far short of a full redesign, but the exterior of the A-Class in both five- and three-door models gets tweaked with new headlamps, bumpers and front grille (is it smiling at us?). The side-view mirrors have also been made larger, and body-colored door handles are standard across the lineup. The interior gets a swath of new fabrics, and also a larger stowage compartment in the center console with new cup holders. We know, exciting stuff. Hardware-wise, the A-Class does benefit from the availability of an engine start/stop function on two of its petrol-powered models, the A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY and A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY. The A 160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY has also been upgraded and is even easier on fuel than before.
The rest of the A-Class updates can be found in the Mercedes-Benz press release after the jump, which unfortunately includes no mention of new models in the lineup for now. As we said yesterday, the entire A-Class lineup will likely be revamped around 2011, so these updates announced today will bridge the gap between now and a better A-Class of tomorrow.
Gallery: 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-mercedes-benz-a-class/)
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Click above for high-res gallery of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
We were just talking about the A-Class (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/27/mercedes-planning-1-series-rival-in-2011/) yesterday and what the future holds for Merc's most diminutive model, and the German automaker reveals the redesigned 2009 model right under our noses. The updates fall far short of a full redesign, but the exterior of the A-Class in both five- and three-door models gets tweaked with new headlamps, bumpers and front grille (is it smiling at us?). The side-view mirrors have also been made larger, and body-colored door handles are standard across the lineup. The interior gets a swath of new fabrics, and also a larger stowage compartment in the center console with new cup holders. We know, exciting stuff. Hardware-wise, the A-Class does benefit from the availability of an engine start/stop function on two of its petrol-powered models, the A 150 BlueEFFICIENCY and A 170 BlueEFFICIENCY. The A 160 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY has also been upgraded and is even easier on fuel than before.
The rest of the A-Class updates can be found in the Mercedes-Benz press release after the jump, which unfortunately includes no mention of new models in the lineup for now. As we said yesterday, the entire A-Class lineup will likely be revamped around 2011, so these updates announced today will bridge the gap between now and a better A-Class of tomorrow.
Gallery: 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-mercedes-benz-a-class/)
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/634894_1136341_5228_3535_08a268_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-mercedes-benz-a-class/724123/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/634895_1136344_4992_3328_08c176_007_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-mercedes-benz-a-class/724121/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/634896_1136347_4992_3328_08c176_048_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-mercedes-benz-a-class/724122/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/634897_1136350_3888_2592_08c182_16_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-mercedes-benz-a-class/724119/)http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/03/634898_1136353_4992_3328_08c182_21_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2009-mercedes-benz-a-class/724120/)
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