Mercedes released today the first images of the 2013 A Class's interior and revealed some new details about it too. One of the key aspects Mercedes mentions about the new A Class (2013) is that it fully integrates Apple's iPhone into its infotainment system. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class will come equipped with a new application, called "Digital DriveStyle App", which was developped in paralle with the Drive Kit Plus for the Apple iPhone. This is connectivity kit for the new A Class (2013) which enables the user to operate the smartphone via a special Controller integrated into the center armrest.
The Mercedes-Benz A Class (2013) will also offer voice access to Siri, which is a world's first. In fact the 2013 A Class will allow you to access all the functions of the iPhone.
Merc's 2013 A Class will also offer the following functions:
- Personalised internet radio by AUPEO! Personal Radio, which offers radio stations that compile an individual program for listeners and recommend similar music by genre or artists based on personal taste.
- The advanced navigation software from Garmin, with internet-based real-time traffic information, online POI searches and 3D map display, all of which work even in combination with the entry-level multimedia system Audio 20
- A socially interactive experience involving "sharing", "posting" and the integration of music and other content from social networks including text-to-speech.
- An intuitive 'Car Finder' which automatically stores the vehicle's location. Pedestrian navigation makes it completely easy to find your way back to the car.
