Mercedes revealed today the new 2012 A Class concept, which will have its world debut at the 2011 New York Auto Show. We know what you are thinking right now. It looks a bit out of this world, and Mercedes them selves believe the same thing. However, after viewing the Merc's 2012 A Class concept from the rear, we have to say it does have some VW Scirocco in it, but not as much as its side view. Mercedes says the new 2012 A Class concept is powered by a new turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine coupled with a dual clutch transmission. We believe the production 2012 Mercedes A Class will offer a much broader range of engine and gearbox options.
Mercedes also fitted the 2012 A Class concept with a radar-based collision warning system with
adaptive Brake Assist. Not that it need it in any way since it's ust a show car. All they want to say is that the production version of the 2012 A Class will feature such systems.
The 2012 Mercedes A Class Concept is powered by a M270 series 4-cylinder gasoline engine, and comes with front-wheel drive. The engine has a transverse mounting architecture and features direct injection and turbocharging. Merc's new 2012 Concept A Class develops 210 hp, and features the BlueEFFICIENCY technology.
With the new 2012 Concept A Class, Mercedes followed the general design lines previewed by the F800 Style concept. Mercedes installed on the 2012 Concept A Class full-LED high-performance headlamps, and daytime running lamps. The design of the 2012 Mercedes A Class's interior is emphasized by the aircraft wing looking dashboard that's covered in a translucent, stretchable fabric lining.
We're not really sure how much of the concept's design will go into the production version of the 2012 Mercedes A Class. We wish it will all go in.
UPDATE: The first videos of the 2012 Mercedes Concept A Class are now available lower down the page.
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2012 Mercedes Concept A Class driving scenes video:
2012 Mercedes Concept A Class static interior and exterior views video:
