The initial details of the 2012 Mercedes A Class have surfaced the web last night and it looks like the next generation model will be a true hatchback. Apparently, Daimler is looking to put the 2012 Mercedes A Class on the same market segment as the VW Golf. The Golf has dominated this segment for a large number of years, so it looks like the 2012 Mercedes A Class has its hands full.
The design of the 2012 Mercedes A Class is expected to be inspired by the company's F800 Style concept, which could win some votes against the Golf / A3 / 1 Series competition. The 2012 Mercedes A Class will be front-wheel-drive and it will be aimed at the younger customer.
The 2012 Mercedes A Class will be sold as a 3-door and 5-door model and will comes with the company's latest tech in terms of LED lighting, Start / Stop efficiency systems and other iPad generation gizmos. Apparently, the 2012 Mercedes A Class is expected to aim a little more up-market in comparison to its rivals.
The next generation models will be powered by efficient petrol and diesel engines, and talking about the younger generation, a 2012 Mercedes A Class AMG is not totally out of the question.
We can say the same about a possible 2012 Mercedes A Class Cabrio too.
Offering more luxury than the competition, the 2012 Mercedes A Class price is also expected to be higher when the new model goes on sale in two years time.
Apart from the new 2012 Mercedes A Class, Daimler has also announced its plans for the 2011 Mercedes B Class, which will be a five-door hybrid and electric model, and a BMW X1 4x4 or 2x4 crossover rival.
[Source: AutoExpress]
