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04-07-2011, 08:07 AM
Filed under: Concept Cars (http://www.autoblog.com/category/conceptcars/), New York Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/), Hatchback (http://www.autoblog.com/category/hatchbacks/), Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autoblog.com/category/mercedes-benz/), Shanghai Motor Show (http://www.autoblog.com/category/shanghai-motor-show/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/conceptalead.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/)
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
Nearly four years ago we heard rumors that Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autoblog.com/make/mercedes-benz/) was considering dropping the diminutive A-class from its lineup (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/02/mercedes-benz-dropping-the-a-class/). Oh how times have changed. The German automaker is prepping an all-new A-class (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/A-Class) (M270), and we get some insight into what it will look like courtesy of the Concept A.
The Mercedes-Benz Concept A is a stylized version of the upcoming 2012 A-Class. Falling in line with the rest of the family, the squared-off nose is aggressive and wears the Tri-Star emblem well. From the side, the Concept A shows hints of the CLS (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/cls-class) and even the R-Class (http://www.autoblog.com/model/r-class). Though most of the swoopy lines seen above are concept-cool, we expect the production A-Class to to share lots of design notes with the Concept A. Yet we doubt the star-filled nighttime sky grille will make the cut.
A front-wheel-drive Benz, the Concept A will benefit from both turbocharging and direct-injection. A BlueEFFICIENCY 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is fitted under the hood, and produces 210-horsepower. That four-banger is paired with a dual-clutch transmission.
More than a styling and propulsion exercise, the Concept A aims to add first-rate features to luxury compact segment. A radar-based collision-detection system will be the first of its kind in this segment and, when paired with Adaptive Brake Assist, can help lower the risk of having someone rear-end your 2012 A-Class.
We'll get to see this concept car in person when it debuts at the 2011 New York Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/). Mercedes is also bringing the Concept A to Auto Shangai 2011. Until we can bring you live images, the gallery below will have to do. Be sure to click past the jump (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/07/mercedes-benz-concept-a-class-hatches-ahead-of-new-york-and-shan/#continued) for the full press release.
Gallery: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta00_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033569)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta01_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033570)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta02_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033571)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta03_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033572)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta04_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033573)
[Source: Mercedes-Benz]Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class hatches ahead of New York and Shanghai (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/07/mercedes-benz-concept-a-class-hatches-ahead-of-new-york-and-shan/)
Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class hatches ahead of New York and Shanghai (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/07/mercedes-benz-concept-a-class-hatches-ahead-of-new-york-and-shan/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery
Nearly four years ago we heard rumors that Mercedes-Benz (http://www.autoblog.com/make/mercedes-benz/) was considering dropping the diminutive A-class from its lineup (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/02/mercedes-benz-dropping-the-a-class/). Oh how times have changed. The German automaker is prepping an all-new A-class (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/A-Class) (M270), and we get some insight into what it will look like courtesy of the Concept A.
The Mercedes-Benz Concept A is a stylized version of the upcoming 2012 A-Class. Falling in line with the rest of the family, the squared-off nose is aggressive and wears the Tri-Star emblem well. From the side, the Concept A shows hints of the CLS (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/cls-class) and even the R-Class (http://www.autoblog.com/model/r-class). Though most of the swoopy lines seen above are concept-cool, we expect the production A-Class to to share lots of design notes with the Concept A. Yet we doubt the star-filled nighttime sky grille will make the cut.
A front-wheel-drive Benz, the Concept A will benefit from both turbocharging and direct-injection. A BlueEFFICIENCY 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is fitted under the hood, and produces 210-horsepower. That four-banger is paired with a dual-clutch transmission.
More than a styling and propulsion exercise, the Concept A aims to add first-rate features to luxury compact segment. A radar-based collision-detection system will be the first of its kind in this segment and, when paired with Adaptive Brake Assist, can help lower the risk of having someone rear-end your 2012 A-Class.
We'll get to see this concept car in person when it debuts at the 2011 New York Auto Show (http://www.autoblog.com/category/new-york-auto-show/). Mercedes is also bringing the Concept A to Auto Shangai 2011. Until we can bring you live images, the gallery below will have to do. Be sure to click past the jump (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/07/mercedes-benz-concept-a-class-hatches-ahead-of-new-york-and-shan/#continued) for the full press release.
Gallery: Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/)
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta00_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033569)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta01_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033570)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta02_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033571)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta03_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033572)http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/04/concepta04_thumbnail.jpg (http://www.autoblog.com/photos/mercedes-benz-a-class-concept/#4033573)
[Source: Mercedes-Benz]Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class hatches ahead of New York and Shanghai (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/07/mercedes-benz-concept-a-class-hatches-ahead-of-new-york-and-shan/)
Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class hatches ahead of New York and Shanghai (http://www.autoblog.com/2011/04/07/mercedes-benz-concept-a-class-hatches-ahead-of-new-york-and-shan/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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