My Ardit Car

My Ardit Car

The new A-class is a new type of car. That might be stating the obvious, but what we mean is that while it鈥檚 kept the name of the model, Mercedes has fundamentally changed the concept of its smallest car. The A-class used to be a packaging marvel - a family-friendly, mini people-carrier. It鈥檚 now a sportily proportioned, regular five-door hatch that cribs the format of BMW鈥檚 1-Series and Volvo鈥檚 V40. Just in case you鈥檙e in any doubt, this is no longer a short-but-tall car, so there won鈥檛 be any roly-poly action when this A-class gets put through an Elk test. Mercedes is hoping that what you lose in packaging genius will be more than made up for by the new, super-sculptural body and a massive up-tick in sense of quality. If you鈥檙e after a premium, compact car (probably on a company car scheme), this instantly needs to go on your list next to that BMW and Volvo and Audi鈥檚 new A3.

Should it be at the top of your list though? It鈥檒l depend primarily on three things: how much you want a car with the three-pointed star on the front; how much space you need; and what you think of the way this thing looks. We鈥檒l tackle this last point, first. The A-class follows Mercedes鈥檚 recent design language approach by etching huge, sculptural creases into the body side, to really draw your eye around the car. We think they work rather better here on the A-class than they do on the E-class and CLS and give the car a good measure of distinction. It鈥檚 a little try-hard though with that aggressively diving beltline - which also makes life in the back a little claustrophobic - and all the sharp slashes and creases. It doesn鈥檛 have the restrained elegance of some of its German competition and is available in some very bling, very un-Merc-like trim colours and finishes. However, it is alternative, different and new.

With Audi鈥檚 "blink and you鈥檒l miss it" evolutionary design and the fact many people we talk to seem to think the BMW 1-Series is wilfully ugly, Mercedes may be on to something if you鈥檙e bored of what鈥檚 already out there. Space-wise, if you鈥檙e currently in an Audi A3 Sportback and are happily ferrying you and your family鈥檚 clobber round in it, the A-class is going to feel like a step down in size. We drove two versions, the A250 petrol and the - likely to be big-selling - A220 CDi diesel, both with an auto box. Both cars have different strengths but fundamentally do most things well. Considering they are front-wheel drive, they turn in and steer with a good deal of sharpness, and when you鈥檙e really pressing on you can trim your cornering line with the throttle pedal, which is fun. The steering is light but way more talkative than in an Audi and, despite 18-inch wheels, the little Merc rode comfortably on all but the craggiest moorland roads. The diesel is punchy if a little agricultural-sounding for this day and age, while the petrol is nearly hot-hatch quick, with corresponding fuel consumption if you give it a work out. If this makes the A-class sound a mixed bag, then it鈥檚 probably because this car doesn鈥檛 have one truly standout element, but rather does most things very well. While it鈥檚 easy to nitpick individually, spend time with it and it鈥檚 a very well-judged coherent whole.

The Mercedes Benz A Class is the luxury German marque's attempt to steal some market share from the ever popular Ford Focus in the mid size family hatchback sector - and it's working. The hugely popular A Class takes all of the luxury and refinement that Mercedes are known for, and compresses it into this wonderful little hatchback. With a range of economical diesel engines to choose from, the Mercedes A Class offers great value for money. Stylish and sporty, the A Class will look great in anyone's driveway! We have a number of different Mercedes A Class models to choose from, all of them meticulously inspected and prepared. Speak to our team today to see about upgrading your family wagon to a luxury German hatchback. Sporty and luxurious, a nearly new or used Mercedes-Benz A-Class from our selection at Imperial Cars Northampton could perfectly match your motoring requirements. This is a Merc that really does offer the best of both worlds. As a premium hatchback, the Mercedes A-Class can accelerate and take corners with the best of them. With its low emissions and smooth drive, this Mercedes also perfectly fits the requirements of an executive vehicle.

The A-Class Merc is based on the concept that every journey should be both comfortable and safe. This is achieved thanks to Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive, a smart assistance system which uses a network of sensors around the car to analyse driving situations and recognise potential dangers. This, along with features like Adaptive Highbeam Assist and Active Parking Assist, can make all the difference to your driving experience. The A-Class Mercedes may be a hatchback, but this is a car which gives you more in all-round practicality. You can also be reassured by a full complement of airbags as standard, which helped the A-Class to earn five stars from Euro NCAP, the authority when it comes to car safety. CDI Sport 5dr Auto. Both are highly desirable vehicles that are also a joy to drive. One of the benefits of purchasing a nearly new car from us is that fitted extras are often included. These could comprise bi-xenon headlights (with the AMG Night Pack), metallic paint or an AMG package transforming the interior with items such as heated seats and exclusive leather trim. A panoramic sunroof is another feature which can make a difference to the interior of your Merc, creating the impression of space and light.