Mercedes-Benz’s brand-new long-wheelbase A-class sedan is listed at a price of 216,900.

　　Sina Auto News The new domestic Mercedes-Benz long-wheelbase A-class was officially launched today (November 23, 2018). The new car is based on Mercedes’ new MFA2 platform, with the latest family-style design, the wheelbase is extended by 60mm, and dual 10.25-inch conjoined LCD screens are available. The new car has launched a total of five models, and the price range is21.69–29.99Ten thousand yuan.

　　1. Based on the new MFA2 platform.

　　2. The body size is lengthened, and the wheelbase reaches 2789 mm.

　　3. MBUX intelligent system, which realizes four modes of human-computer interaction.

　　In terms of appearance, the new A-class sedan model continues the front face shape of overseas hatchback models, adopting a lattice air intake grille with a round shield, and the headlights also adopt a brand-new triangular style. In addition, the lines on the engine cover are sharp and extend to the middle, and the whole is full of strength. The front bumper of the sports version is more radical and looks more sporty.

　　The proportion of the side of the car body is coordinated, and the new waistline design makes the whole car look more powerful. In terms of body size, the new domestic A-class has lengthened the body size, with the length, width and height of 4622/1796/1454mm and the wheelbase of 2789mm, which is 60mm longer than that of overseas models.

　　The concave and convex lines at the rear of the car outline the rounded tail contour, and the spoiler-like lines created on the trunk lid look more sporty. The brand-new LED light group also has good recognition after lighting.

　　The brand-new A-class interior has been redesigned, and the overall tone is mainly black, supplemented by piano painted panels and a large number of silver decorations. The all-liquid crystal instrument and the central control panel are integrated, which brings a stronger sense of science and technology to the new car. In addition, the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel is wrapped in leather, and the air outlet of turbine blade circular air conditioner is unique in shape, which improves the interior texture of the whole vehicle.

　　In terms of configuration, all new cars are equipped with panoramic skylights as standard. The dashboard and central control screen of low-profile models are equipped with 7-inch multimedia screens, and the dashboard and central control screen of middle-profile models will be equipped with a combination of 7-inch +10.25-inch. The middle and high-end models will be equipped with dual 10.25-inch multi-screen design, and equipped with a brand-new MBUX intelligent system. The car also provides 64-color ambient lights with 10 color themes. In addition, the A200L sports car prototype special edition also adds 19-inch multi-spoke AMG wheels, full-color head-up display, wireless charging and other configurations on the basis of the above configuration.

　　In the power system, the new car is equipped with a 1.3T four-cylinder engine with two different adjustments, high and low. The maximum power of A180L model is 136PS(100kW), and the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 9.1s；; The maximum power of A200L is 163PS(120kW), and the 0-100km/h acceleration time is 8.4s. In the transmission part, the whole system will match the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

　　The brand-new A-class sedan is made in China, and its rivals are naturally BMW 1 Series sedan and Audi A3. Audi A3, the first domestic product, has accumulated a certain amount of sales and reputation in the market with years of accumulation. The BMW 1 Series sedan based on UKL platform has been gradually recognized. At the just-concluded Guangzhou Auto Show, a 1 Series sedan M sports version was also launched. Mercedes-Benz A-Class is slow in localization, and domestic models are late. However, based on the MFA2 platform, equipped with the new Mercedes-Benz family interior design, etc., the competitiveness of Mercedes-Benz A-class has been greatly improved, which can be said to be well prepared. No matter from the sense of sports and technology, the brand-new domestic Mercedes-Benz A-class sedan has a quite good performance.

　　The brand-new A-class has finally arrived in China, and at the same time, a long-axis sedan model specially made for China has been introduced. After the launch of Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan, it will form a direct competitor with domestic Audi A3 sedan and domestic BMW 1 Series sedan. The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class is quite competitive in terms of product strength, and I believe it will have a good sales performance.