The shape of the A-Class is not based purely on function, but emotions too.  The new, intuitive interface has been made exclusively for just one person – you. You can adapt every detail to exactly meet your driving style, with one swipe on the touchpad, steering wheel or on the new touchscreen. The A-Class is equipped with the latest active safety and driver assistance systems to ensure your safety and provide maximum convenience.

We spent most of our time in cars powered by the redesigned, turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, a U.S.-bound engine that is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Rated at 221 horsepower, it moves the A-class with considerable authority; Mercedes quotes a zero-to-62-mph time of 6.2 seconds, and top speed is a lofty 155 mph. We wish the engine sounded a bit sportier, though. But it needs to leave space for two Mercedes-AMG models (rumored to be called A35 and A45), which will make around 300 and 400 horsepower and will be positioned well above the A250.