From the market point of view, although buyers are more inclined to continue to turn to SUVs, traditional small cars still have a certain influence-accounting for nearly a quarter of new car sales in 20 18 countries.
Therefore, it makes sense for Mercedes-Benz to invest a lot of resources in the fourth-generation A-class cars. The new A-class car is definitely better, and the third-generation car that is about to stop production is also good-it significantly abandons the traditional five-door shape of the early' A' class similar to the MPV van.
However, apart from the fierce A45 AMG and the enthusiastic A250, it is unforgettable and eclipsed by the low-quality interior and exterior packaging, while Audi A3 has been the most leading model among small luxury cars for some time.
This time, Mercedes-Benz made a different commitment and invested heavily in technology. The new A-class design is the most advanced interior in the department, and its appearance has become better. The back seat is now suitable for passengers more than two meters high, and the luggage space is now competitive. However, the leg space is still limited.
So in terms of pricing, A200 is not cheap. If you are not sensitive to the brand, Volkswagen Golf Highline is affordable and contains many similar functions, but it is not an innovative technology of Mercedes-Benz. Fortunately, for Mercedes-Benz, A-class cars are indeed more valuable than Volkswagen Golf.
Statically speaking, A200 has performed well: from the slightly spherical proportion of the current car to the sharper and more avant-garde design, the tight creases are connected with smooth LED headlights and taillights, and the mountain gray metal and optional double five-spoke AMG wheels we test drive have achieved particularly good results.
However, in the city, A200' s power transmission system gained a good experience, except for the occasional hesitation from a dual-clutch car. However, the fuel consumption during the whole test drive was quite good: in the hybrid, we achieved about 7L/ 100km, and we didn't drive very carefully. On the highway, the number dropped to just over 5.