Next-Gen Mercedes A-Class Hits the Nurburgring for Testing
Mercedes‘s new entry-level sedan could be heading to North America and it has been spied testing.
Spy photographers have caught the next-generation Mercedes A-Class testing at the Nurburgring and although it’s still heavily camouflaged, we can make out its overall shape and design. This time around, our spy photographers also managed to get a photo of the car’s interior, revealing a new dash and a pair of digital screens, although it’s a more simplified version than what’s found in more upscale Mercedes models. The prototype is also testing a new seven-speed automatic transmission.
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Expected to ride on a new version of the MFA platform dubbed MFA2, the next-gen Mercedes A-Class will be lighter than its predecessor and will be able to take advantage of alternative powertrains. The company is expected to use a slightly stretched version of the MFA2 platform to underpin the new B-Class, CLA, and a smaller crossover called GLB.
Two body styles are planned, a five-door hatchback and a traditional four-door sedan. Look for the sedan to offer more room than the CLA, but it’s possible it will only be heading to China.
Look for the next-gen Mercedes A-Class to make its debut at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, before heading to dealerships in early 2018.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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