The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class range has been expanded with the introduction of the new A 250 4MATIC. With 165 kW of power and 350 Nm of torque running through a 7G-DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission to all four wheels the A 250 can get from zero to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz A 250 has 18-inch aero alloy wheels, MBUX multimedia widescreen system with two 10.25-inch digital screens, LED headlights with Adaptive High Beam Assist, keyless start and wireless charging.
Standard safety equipment includes nine airbags, Active Brake Assist with semi-autonomous braking function, Active Lane Keep Assist and Blind Spot Assist with exit warning.
The new A 250 4MATIC will be available from all authorised Mercedes-Benz dealerships in November 2018 and is priced from $49,500, plus on-road charges.
But wait, there’s more… Information regarding upcoming models in the A-Class range, including the entry model A 180, will be announced before the end of 2018.
About Ewan Kennedy
Ewan Kennedy, a long-time car enthusiast, was Technical Research Librarian with the NRMA from 1970 until 1985. He worked part-time as a freelance motoring journalist from 1977 until 1985, when he took a full-time position as Technical Editor with Modern Motor magazine. Late in 1987 he left to set up a full-time business as a freelance motoring journalist. Ewan is an associate member of the Society of Automotive Engineers - International. An economy driving expert, he set the Guinness World Record for the greatest distance travelled in a standard road vehicle on a single fuel fill. He lists his hobbies as stage acting, travelling, boating and reading.