Welcome to a familiar sight on our forecourts and on our roads. The third generation A-Class or W176 changed the recipe for our most compact model and makes for a great car to consider on anybody's hatchback shortlist. In this video, we explore the car, the features, the things to look out for and consider, and most importantly the way the car drives.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Origins of the W176
1:17 - Facelift and exterior
2:01 - Interior, tech, space and storage
6:20 - Driving and engine choices
10:52 - High performance models (AMG A 45 and A 250)
13:06 - Things to look for and things to look out for
14:54 - Final thoughts
15:49 - Further watching
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Models featured in this video:
2018 A 180 d AMG Line in Mountain grey metallic
2017 Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC in Obsidian black metallic
Things left on the cutting room floor...
Gearboxes: The 7-speed automatic transmission was by far the most popular choice for this generation and the chances are that unless you are looking for a manual, your next A-Class will have two pedals in the footwell. The manual shifter is pleasant to hold with a short throw between the ratios; the gears are positioned quite close to each other but you will get used to it. Reverse is selected by lifting the shifter and moving next to second. The biting point is about halfway along the clutch pedal's travel.
The 1.5 litre diesel engine: Yes, the OM607 engine shares the block and internals of the Renault K9K engine but features Mercedes-Benz specific ancillaries like the start/stop system, alternator, ECU, dual-mass flywheel and engine mounts for use in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and van range. The engine itself is virtually bomb-proof but just make sure to get the timing belt changed every 10 years or 124,000 miles. Early A 180 CDI models are free to tax in the UK and inexpensive after 2017. Yes, it's not the most powerful engine and yes it is a shared engine but engine sharing is commonplace in this industry and it can make for one seriously economical choice.
Written and presented by Ken Pearson
Filmed by Ken Pearson and the L&L Automotive Marketing Team
Edited by Ken Pearson
Additional media used:
Images of 2011 Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class, 2015 A 250: Daimler Global Media [ Ссылка ]
Images of 2012 A-Class SE, A-Class AMG Sport, A 250 Engineered by AMG: Mercedes-Benz UK Media [ Ссылка ]
