Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift to be launched today

Mercedes-Benz will launch the new facelifted A-Class in India today. The A-Class features updates on both the exterior and interior front. Engines though are expected to remain the same.

The new A-Class features the updated diamond grille festooned with a black background with chromed out dots to accentuate the 3D look of the grille. The front bumper also gets a new accent strip that is finished in chrome on the standard package and in black as an optional extra along with a new air intake. The new A-Class also gets an upgraded rear bumper with new tail pipe openings and an upgraded diffuser.

The A-Class will also get optional LED headlamps and an upgraded tail lamp cluster. On the interior front, the A-Class gets a new steering wheel and new trim levels on the dashboard. The new car will also get an upgraded 8-inch central screen and ambient lighting in upto 12 different colors. The updated Mercedes-Benz A-Class will also get a chrome bezel on the central console and added leather interior options. The dials too have been updated with a new bezel and a slightly upgraded design with the higher versions getting a chequered flag pattern.

Expect the engine options on both the A-class petrol and diesel to stay the same. The diesel is a 2.1-litre engine that makes 135PS of peak power and 300Nm of peak torque while the petrol is a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with 122PS of peak power and 200Nm of peak torque. Both engines are mated to a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox and a front wheel drive train.