Is This The 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Facelift?

[Azhiwen]

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/05/is-this-2016-mercedes-benz-class.html

Could this really be the refreshed2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class that's scheduled to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September?

The crew over at the Mercedes-Fanswebsite who shared this photo certainly think so and if there's no Photoshop-foolery going on, they could be right. 

Cosmetically, besides the green body paint that we haven't seen before, the front has been tweaked with new headlamp fixtures and revised grille and bumper designs.

From previous spy shots, we know that the mid-cycle facelift will update the interior with a new twin-dial instrument binnacle similar to the GLA, a different steering wheel and controls for the upgraded infotainment system. 

Some minor improvements to the regular engine range are also expected, while there have been rumors about AMG tweaking the A45's 2.0-liter turbocharged four to deliver over 370-horsepower. 

[darksaint]

[mountaingoat_gray]

It's ugly. Petronas Green aircon vents. Hideous! The pre FL rear light cluster looks much better too.

[mountaingoat_gray]

Just realised that the 0-100 sprint for FL A180 automatic will be 8.6s. Is this even believable? 

http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1821860-1-1824533-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-1549054-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1435406000454

[eastendboy8]

Just realised that the 0-100 sprint for FL A180 automatic will be 8.6s. Is this even believable? 

http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1821860-1-1824533-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-1549054-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1435406000454

 

The new A45 would be 0.4s faster with 0-100kph @ 4.2s. Could be possible if the new gearbox is also ported to the A180

 

http://paultan.org/2015/06/27/mercedes-amg-a-45-facelift-gets-381-hp-and-475-nm/

[darksaint]

https://instagram.com/p/4bbCoVTcF7/

[mountaingoat_gray]

The new A45 would be 0.4s faster with 0-100kph @ 4.2s. Could be possible if the new gearbox is also ported to the A180

 

http://paultan.org/2015/06/27/mercedes-amg-a-45-facelift-gets-381-hp-and-475-nm/

 

Have real doubts here. The current A180 at 9.1s has the fastest sprint time of any normal COE cat A car. and it's a very heavy car. Maybe they can tweak a little when it comes to gear ratios and aerodynamics but to squeeze another 0.5s seems ridiculous? And it's the same engine.

[darksaint]

Have real doubts here. The current A180 at 9.1s has the fastest sprint time of any normal COE cat A car. and it's a very heavy car. Maybe they can tweak a little when it comes to gear ratios and aerodynamics but to squeeze another 0.5s seems ridiculous? And it's the same engine.

"The same 2.0 litre direct injection turbo engine gets massaged to offer 381 hp at 6,000 rpm and 475 Nm of torque at 2,250 to 5,000 rpm – 21 hp and 25 Nm up from the existing model."

Likely they may have tweak with the ECU to raise the limits.

[rickosw]

Hi,

 

Just curious, roughly how much price increase (based on other models history) will the new face-lift models cost over present ones?

 

also how much discount can we expect from current models, eg A180 style , urban?

 

cheers!

[darksaint]

[darksaint]

[BabyA]

Hi,

Just curious, roughly how much price increase (based on other models history) will the new face-lift models cost over present ones?

also how much discount can we expect from current models, eg A180 style , urban?

cheers!

Price should be same same as before since the pre-fl is no longer in production. Also price will fluctunate once every 2 weeks... the amount will be in tandem with COE price fluctunation.

Imo, you can get a better deal during periods of roadshows or showroom launch events.

[carleon8]

Received a text from C&C this morning. the new A-Class is launched from $135,000 onwards.

[angandy77]

Wow we all luji liao!

[tkc]

Hi all . I m new to the forum. Was passively reading but nvr posted.

I went to the showroom today. The new fl a180 is going for 135800 with 2k off during launch..meaning invoice price at 133800.

It sounded attractive but I would like to get some feedback regarding the ride. I am concern that as it is only 121bhp ..will it be underpowered. As it's a new launch there is no test drive car yet. I m currently driving c180 (2008) w 154bhp and I to it was a bit sluggish already. . The SE said the new model now has 5 modes to choose from .. eco to sport plus or something like that ..

Thanks for any comment

[heidtb]

If you find the c180 "under power" then no need even consider a200 let alone a180. A normal golf already feels better and faster than a180

[tkc]

Thanks for the reply. I drove a golf sport before I got the c180. I remembered even then I found golf to be more responsive and powerfull. Guess I will wait for test drive before committing .

Thankss

[AsteroidS]

buy buy buy!

[heidtb]

FL priced at 120k. GG to those who want to sell but good for those who wanna buy

[Yaloryalor]

I recently tested the A180 FL; I feel its underpowered. The A200 is not available for test drive yet. With the current lower Cat B Coe, A200 is $1K cheaper than the A180.

Hi all . I m new to the forum. Was passively reading but nvr posted.

I went to the showroom today. The new fl a180 is going for 135800 with 2k off during launch..meaning invoice price at 133800.

It sounded attractive but I would like to get some feedback regarding the ride. I am concern that as it is only 121bhp ..will it be underpowered. As it's a new launch there is no test drive car yet. I m currently driving c180 (2008) w 154bhp and I to it was a bit sluggish already. . The SE said the new model now has 5 modes to choose from .. eco to sport plus or something like that ..

Thanks for any comment