New Merc A Class takes the fight to VW Golf

[DoggieHowser]

And it doesn't look as bad as the BMW 1 series

New Mercedes Benz A class hatchback | Cheap luxury small cars

New Mercedes-Benz A-Class

[Bflat]

I dig it.

It's got a nice character, unlike the last one (that had aids).

[sabloke]

Looks like an Astra J with MB badge slapped on

[Smead]

I don't mind it at all. Be interesting to see how MB price it

HaHa i agree there Bflat, the last one looked arse, like an overdone Colt

[Ryan_R]

I like how all the articles of new hot hatches say "to compete with the Golf GTI".

That must mean we've already made a good choice.

[gecko2k]

It's got a nice character, unlike the last one (that had aids).

True that, but BOOOI they are so roomy. Traveling in them is just so chilled and relaxing.

And you can fit a large (not legal though) amount of people in.

I believe Brabus offered a package for them too....

[jacob13]

read the stuff it is not clear to me it is confusing to me.

[GTI4fun]

I'll be def test driving one of these, however they don't mention the A-250 model or the AMG version which will be avail. in europe

[jamesatfish]

I'll be def test driving one of these, however they don't mention the A-250 model or the AMG version which will be avail. in europe

The information I've been given by our AMG dealer is that the A45 is scheduled to arrive in Australia in late 2013. Apparently it'll be a 2.0l Turbo engine, AWD and be good for a low 5-second sprint to 100kph. It's expected to arrive somewhere in the $80-90K mark depending on what ends up being included as the standard config.

Seems like it will be pitched at buyers of the Audi S3 / RS3 / BMW 1M rather than the Golf R / BMW 135.

[GTI4fun]

The information I've been given by our AMG dealer is that the A45 is scheduled to arrive in Australia in late 2013. Apparently it'll be a 2.0l Turbo engine, AWD and be good for a low 5-second sprint to 100kph. It's expected to arrive somewhere in the $80-90K mark depending on what ends up being included as the standard config.

Seems like it will be pitched at buyers of the Audi S3 / RS3 / BMW 1M rather than the Golf R / BMW 135.

Since when are people willing to pay $90k for a hatchback vehicle?? i don't see myself paying even $70k might as well add another 10-20k and get a nice convertible.