BY TUNG NGUYEN | 10th Aug 2018
ALTHOUGH Mercedes-Benz’s A-Class hatchback has been around in one form or another for more than 20 years, it was only with the release of the third-generation model in 2013 when the premium small car really gained traction with buyers.
In Australia, about two-thirds of previous-gen A-Class buyers were new to the brand, while it also managed to attract a much younger audience that favoured style and chic.
The new-generation A-Class meanwhile, has not revolutionised exterior styling like the jump from the second- to third-generation model did, but instead goes all in on cutting-edge technologies such as all-digital instrumentation, wireless phone charging and substantial 10.25-inch infotainment screen.
Can this new A-Class replicate the success of its predecessor or was the third-gen Benz small car just a fluke?