The Mercedes Benz A-Class falls in the category of small family cars and was launched as the very first front-wheel-drive passenger car (W168 A-Class) in 1997. With an unusual front-engine, front wheel drive layout, the first generation car was quite a success especially in its initial days.
The second generation of the Mercedes Benz A-Class (W169), which turned out in 2005 turned out to be a much more eye-catching and ground-breaking version. Comprising of two distinctive models that very much projects a youthful and muscular appearance, the new A-Class is much ahead of its contemporaries due to its exclusive sandwich concept and remarkable one-box design.
The new-generation A-Class has a remarkable poise about it and distinctly brings out all the special features incorporated in its design. With a set of arresting head lamps and reworked radiator grille, the car is also dominated by a personalized bumper and noticeable tail lights. The typical equipments in the new A-Class comprise of a multifunction power-steering wheel, ESP, airbags, belt force limiters, etc. The new
W-169 A-Class is better off in terms of fuel efficiency than its forerunner, and also offers a much better performance.