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The successor prototype of the third generation Mercedes A-class model has been spotted first time with heavy camouflage livery while testing. The highly anticipated new hatchback is expected to be showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show, next year and will go on sale in early 2018. The current Mercedes A-Class model is in the market for more than three years and now it has received some significant design alterations to offer a refreshing model to the audience.
Due to the heavy camouflage, it's not easy to notice the changes made in this luxury hatchback. At a glance, the redesigned hatch looks more edgy and sharp in contrast to its predecessor. 2018 Mercedes A-Class sits low, having a more sloping roofline and thick C-Pillar.
The fitted headlights and taillights on the prototype, are just for testing purpose. While, the production version is expected to be loaded with next generation LED headlights and taillights. Apart from this, the additional features that could be showcased in this new A-Class are: an adaptive cruise control, semi-autonomous driving system and some other exciting attributes for the driver’s aid.
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Built around an all-new MFA2 platform, the next-gen Mercedes A-Class is likely to share the same diesel and petrol engine from the current A-Class hatch. The petrol variant propels from the 1.6 litre engine that churns out 122 bhp power, while the 2.2 litre diesel variant produces 136bhp propelling power. Both the offerings will be served by the manual and automatic dual -clutch transmission, similar as in the current Mercedes A-Class. The India-bound ongoing model comes with automatic transmission.
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