Launched in 2018 Mercedes A-class today the market is threatened whichaway from compacts. But Mercedes is not yet considering the end of the career of one of the stars of its model line. Better: Class A just passed restyling box. But you see, you have to have an eye to see the differences, which are primarily under the hood.

Class A restyled: 7 differences game

At the moment there is no significant difference in this new class A. Rare changing body parts. Some manufacturers often like to redo the front bumper or the shape of the optics, but nothing about that here. To spot the 2023 crop, look at the hood: is there one edge, this is a new model. The grid gets a many small stars, and the light signature changes slightly (one line instead of an angle). Behind, the lower part of the shield slightly redesigned, as are the headlights. In short, a detailed review.

And the same inside. The general arrangement does not change, the same applies to the screens themselves. On the other hand, they start a revised version of the MBUX system. There is also a fingerprint sensor, but it will be activated only from the beginning of 2023. It will be used to log into the driver’s profile, not to start the car itself.

We also notice the twin-spoke steering wheel that was already on other models. Finally, the design the center console was slightly redesignedwith the disappearance of the touchpad.

Real differences under the hood

Therefore, it is under the hood that the novelties are most obvious. Indeed, all thermoblocks (except the A 45 S AMG engine) switch tosoft hybridization. Obviously, a 48 V starter generator with a capacity of about 14 hp. designed to replace a heat engine in stabilized, start and start/stop phases. Of course, the goal is to optimize consumption. Finally,plug-in hybrid A 250 The e was slightly redesigned, with a more powerful electric motor by several horsepower, but identical total power.

Mercedes Class A restyling: simplified assortment, price increase?

Mercedes has also simplified the model range for the A-class. Therefore, we will no longer be entitled to the “small” A 160 (110 hp), A 250 (225 hp) or A 220 d (190 hp). Therefore, you will have a choice between:

• class A essence Engine: A 180 (136 hp); A 200 (163 hp)
• class A diesel Engine: A 180 d (116 hp); A 200 d (150 hp)
• class A plug-in hybrid : At 250 e (218 hp)
• class A AMG : A 35 AMG (306 hp); A45 S AMG (421 hp)

There is no word yet on prices, which should now increase at the initial level richer as a standard. The Mercedes A-Class is no longer configurable on the brand’s website, pending the arrival of the new model on order before the end of the year.