At present, and already several years ago, the Mercedes model range is full. And it is unlikely to stop soon.
Delay for Mercedes A-Class
It has at least ten models, from the A-Class to the V-Class, including the CLA and other E-Class models, among others. A well-crafted catalog for a stellar manufacturer that also wants to electrify in the coming years. In fact, the German firm planned to focus on rapid electrification of your fleet, with the ambitious goal of selling only models with zero or nearly zero emissions in Europe by 2030. However, the star brand has recently adjusted its vision, now aiming to electrify around 50% of its cars (including plug-in hybrid models) by 2030. This revision of the strategy affected the lifespan of the A-Class. Mercedes-Benz has decided to continue the career of its current compact car and reconsider its plans for a line of small cars. Although the German manufacturer originally planned to simplify its offering by removing the A and B classes, it has now decided to keep the A class on the market until 2026.
Mercedes Class A: currently stored
Thus, the fourth generation of A-class will be available to buyers until 2026. Appreciated for its elegant design and dynamic performance, this compact model still has a bright future ahead of it. English Autocar journalists confirmed the news, stressing that the car will remain an attractive choice for drivers looking for a premium car in the C segment. But what will happen after 2026? The answer lies in the new CLA. This replacement for the A-Class will offer a more diverse range of engines. Buyers will have a choice between traditional heat engines, plug-in hybrids and 100% electric models. The CLA will be built on new MMA platform (Mercedes modular architecture) and should embody the future of sustainable mobility. Autocar also reports that the CLA M282’s four-cylinder heat engine will be built by Geely, the Chinese manufacturer that owns 10% of Mercedes-Benz and 51% of Smart.
Therefore, the manufacturer should continue to use the thermal path for at least several years.
Source: Auto Plus
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