Future models - Mercedes-Benz - A-classBoost for A-classMechanical changes highlight mildly facelifted baby Benz1 Apr 2008 By TERRY MARTIN MERCEDES-BENZ has taken the covers off a facelifted version of its A-class ahead of its world debut at this week’s Leipzig motor show and an Australian debut in September. As with the revised B-class unveiled last month, significant mechanical details overshadow the subtle exterior changes, such as the adoption of stop/start technology on a number of model variants, including the A170 sold in Australia and a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel. Stopping the engine at idle and automatically restarting at take-off, the technology is claimed to reduce fuel consumption by about 6.5 per cent. On the “BlueEfficiency” A160 CDI, it can return a claimed 4.5L/100km. Automatic parking, crash-responsive emergency lighting and flashing brake lights (activated under emergency braking situations) have also been developed for the A-class. The compact car picks up revised front and rear lamps, a redesigned front bumper (with larger air intake), reworked grille, different wheel designs and larger exterior mirrors. Cabins include new fabrics, upgraded stereos and a small dose of extra practicality via a larger storage area and an improved cupholder in the centre console. A spokesperson told GoAuto this week that Australian specifications for the updated A-class were still to be finalised, but cautioned that the introduction of stop/start and/or turbo-diesel power for the model was “not a strong probability”. All future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen A-class pricing
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