Mercedes-Benz W176 A-Class Hatchback
Third generation (W176; 2012–present)
Overview
Production2012–
Model years2013–present
AssemblyRastatt, Germany
Kecskemét, Hungary
Uusikaupunki, Finland
Aguascalientes, Mexico
DesignerMark Fetherston (2009)
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
PlatformMercedes-Benz W176
RelatedMercedes-Benz B-Class (W246)
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Infiniti Q30
Infiniti QX30
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L M270 I4 Turbocharged
2.0 L M270 I4 Turbocharged
1.5 L OM607 Diesel I4
1.8 L OM651 Diesel I4
2.2 L OM651 Diesel I4
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,699 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,292 mm (169.0 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,433 mm (56.4 in)
The production version of the third generation of A-Class vehicles was based on the 2011 Concept A-Class, and was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, It has an entirely different design, and larger than the previous two generations of the A-Class, with a total length of 4,292 mm (169.0 in), making it a fully-fledged small family car for the first time.
The vehicles were available in some markets from September 2012. Japan models went on sale in January 2013.
The third generation A-Class is designed to be a direct competitor to the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. It is intended to be more dynamic than its predecessor and is focused on younger owners.
Concept A-Class (2011)
The Concept A-Class is a 3-door concept car that previewed the design of the third generation A-Class and was unveiled in 2011 New York Auto Show.
It included M270 four-cylinder gasoline engine rated 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp), radar-based collision warning system with adaptive brake assist, and exterior design language from Mercedes-Benz's F800 concept.
Production
Production of A-Class began at Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant in 2012.
Mercedes-Benz signed an agreement with the Finnish supplier Valmet Automotive to expand A-Class vehicle production, where Valmet will produce more than 100,000 units for Daimler from 2013 through 2016.
Production of A-series BlueDirect 4-cylinder engines took place at Mercedes-Benz engine production plant in Kölleda.
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Mercedes-Benz W176 A-Class Hatchback
Third generation (W176; 2012–present)
Overview
Production2012–
Model years2013–present
AssemblyRastatt, Germany
Kecskemét, Hungary
Uusikaupunki, Finland
Aguascalientes, Mexico
DesignerMark Fetherston (2009)
Body and chassis
Body style5-door hatchback
PlatformMercedes-Benz W176
RelatedMercedes-Benz B-Class (W246)
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Infiniti Q30
Infiniti QX30
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L M270 I4 Turbocharged
2.0 L M270 I4 Turbocharged
1.5 L OM607 Diesel I4
1.8 L OM651 Diesel I4
2.2 L OM651 Diesel I4
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,699 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,292 mm (169.0 in)
Width1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height1,433 mm (56.4 in)
The production version of the third generation of A-Class vehicles was based on the 2011 Concept A-Class, and was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, It has an entirely different design, and larger than the previous two generations of the A-Class, with a total length of 4,292 mm (169.0 in), making it a fully-fledged small family car for the first time.
The vehicles were available in some markets from September 2012. Japan models went on sale in January 2013.
The third generation A-Class is designed to be a direct competitor to the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3. It is intended to be more dynamic than its predecessor and is focused on younger owners.
Concept A-Class (2011)
The Concept A-Class is a 3-door concept car that previewed the design of the third generation A-Class and was unveiled in 2011 New York Auto Show.
It included M270 four-cylinder gasoline engine rated 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp), radar-based collision warning system with adaptive brake assist, and exterior design language from Mercedes-Benz's F800 concept.
Production
Production of A-Class began at Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant in 2012.
Mercedes-Benz signed an agreement with the Finnish supplier Valmet Automotive to expand A-Class vehicle production, where Valmet will produce more than 100,000 units for Daimler from 2013 through 2016.
Production of A-series BlueDirect 4-cylinder engines took place at Mercedes-Benz engine production plant in Kölleda.
[Text from Wikipedia]