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Merc’s latest 2018 A-Class arrives Malaysia! A250 & A200 + MBUX

Tom Goh
Posted onOct 19, 2018 at 4:08 PM

Boom! the A Class has arrived – Just debuted in Malaysia, the all-new, gadget centric compact Merc will be available in 2 flavours, the A200 and A250, which are  priced from RM227,888 and RM263,888 respectively. W177 will be the new chassis code of this new A Class

A250 – Currently top of the range here, the 2L turbo 4 cylinder makes 224hp / 350nm and passes through a 7 speed dual clutch box. Zerotohundred : 6.2 seconds

Features:

  • AMG Line exterior
  • 18″ AMG wheels
  • AMG Line interior
  • Aluminum interior accents
  • Multifunction steering wrapped in Nappa leather
  • Sports seats trimmed in Artico leather + Dinamica microfibre

A200 – The entry level A is powered by a 163hp / 250nm 1.3L Turbo 4 cylinder and is mated to a 7-speed DCT box as well. Zerotohundred : 8 seconds

Features:

  • Progressive Line exterior
  • 18′ wheels
  • Black open-pore lime wood interior accents
  • Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
  • Luxury seats trimmed in Artico leather

 

Both A class models will get the latest twin 10.25″ digital instrument cluster and entertainment displays as well as:

  • 10.25” twin displays
  • MBUX
  • Linguatronic
  • Built-in Nav
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • Keyless entry
  • Push-start button ignition
  • Illuminated Mercedes-Benz scuff plates
  • Ambient lighting
  • Thermatic auto air-con
  • Electric front seats with memory
  • Active Brake Assist
  • Active Parking Assist
  • Automatic High-Beam Control

Five body colours:

  • Polar White
  • Cosmos Black
  • Jupiter Red
  • Iridium Silver
  • Mountain Grey

 

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ixeo
<p>I like the direction Benz is going, except the price. A250 is the one to buy. A200 is a lot of money for very little car and a badge.</p>
6UE5t
<p>Hmm the rear now looks more like an Audi! The front headlights seem a bit too small with too big grill in the middle. Not a fan of the big screen dashboard display too. Based on the photos I have seen so far, I actually like the older model better, not sure if later I see it in the flesh. Side profile looks nicer though than the older one coz smoother transition from the hood to the windscreen and roof.</p><p><br /></p><p>Where&#039;s the real AMG version btw? Should&#039;ve released the A35 right?</p>
Tom
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&quot;ixeo said
I like the direction Benz is going, except the price. A250 is the one to buy. A200 is a lot of money for very little car and a badge.
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</p><p><br /></p><p>Gotta say the cockpit is a nice place to be in on either models but I agree the A200 does seem a little bare in person, on first impressions. lets see how it pans out ixeo</p>
Tom
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&quot;6UE5t said
Hmm the rear now looks more like an Audi! The front headlights seem a bit too small with too big grill in the middle. Not a fan of the big screen dashboard display too. Based on the photos I have seen so far, I actually like the older model better, not sure if later I see it in the flesh. Side profile looks nicer though than the older one coz smoother transition from the hood to the windscreen and roof. Where&#039;s the real AMG version btw? Should&#039;ve released the A35 right?
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</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s very subjective, I on the other hand quite like the new approach. It&#039;s been a long time since we&#039;ve seen a potential trailblazer like this one</p><p><br /></p><p>The A35 literally just came out of the oven, I doubt it&#039;ll arrive here this year. If anything I think it&#039;ll be first quarter next year onwards</p>
nw111
<p>I&#039;m curious if the rear legroom is bigger than the previous one.... kinda like the design actually.</p>
ixeo
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&quot;Tom said
It&#039;s very subjective, I on the other hand quite like the new approach. It&#039;s been a long time since we&#039;ve seen a potential trailblazer like this one</p><p><br /></p><p>The A35 literally just came out of the oven, I doubt it&#039;ll arrive here this year. If anything I think it&#039;ll be first quarter next year onwards
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</p><p><br /></p><p>I think the A35 is priced competitively in other markets. But in Malaysia it wouldn’t be the case.</p><p><br /></p><p>At the current pricing I feel the obsolete BMW F30 330e is more car than this A200, assuming you value driving experience moreso than creature comforts. If anything it’s a super value buy due (relative to this) to the fact that it’s a sunset model, yet the PHEV drivetrain is far more advanced than the A200 drivetrain. And the B48 engine in there has 4 cylinders.</p>
6UE5t
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&quot;ixeo said
I think the A35 is priced competitively in other markets. But in Malaysia it wouldn’t be the case.</p><p>....
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</p><p><br /></p><p>Well it might relative to other similar cars here because the A45 was priced competitively compared to its real rivals (M2, RS3, CTR).</p>
ixeo
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&quot;6UE5t said
Well it might relative to other similar cars here because the A45 was priced competitively compared to its real rivals (M2, RS3, CTR).
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</p><p><br /></p><p>I think Mercedes pricing in Malaysia, relative to its peers is still higher.</p>
RENESIS VIII
<p>Mercedes Benz sure changes their models quickly. The previous A class still felt new to me. :biggrin:</p>
6UE5t
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&quot;ixeo said
I think Mercedes pricing in Malaysia, relative to its peers is still higher.
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</p><p><br /></p><p>Overall yes of course, its Mercs after all. But specifically for the A45, the price range is rather competitive.</p>
Tom
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&quot;nw111 said
I&#039;m curious if the rear legroom is bigger than the previous one.... kinda like the design actually.
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</p><p><br /></p><p>I tried the rear seats for a brief moment, felt decent at that moment. will wait for the next opportunity with the car to find out more</p>
Tom
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&quot;ixeo said
I think the A35 is priced competitively in other markets. But in Malaysia it wouldn’t be the case. At the current pricing I feel the obsolete BMW F30 330e is more car than this A200, assuming you value driving experience moreso than creature comforts. If anything it’s a super value buy due (relative to this) to the fact that it’s a sunset model, yet the PHEV drivetrain is far more advanced than the A200 drivetrain. And the B48 engine in there has 4 cylinders.
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</p><p><br /></p><p>Like @6UE5t said, I think I did read somewhere that &quot;Malaysian&quot; A45s were priced especially lower than most markets, for marketing purposes or something like that. So we don&#039;t know if the A35 would follow this same trend yet. </p><p><br /></p><p>330e would definitely drive miles better than the new A200 when compared this way, but I can&#039;t say if the 330e&#039;s automatic is more advanced than that of the A class&#039; DCT. If you consider the 330e&#039;s layout being a longitudinal one, with the longshaft, rear axle, hybrid motor sandwiched in between then I suppose you are right, it is a quite a bit more elaborate than the A200&#039;s transverse, full petrol car. A200 is a 4 cylinder as well but a 1.3L turbo.</p>
ixeo
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&quot;Tom said
Like @6UE5t said, I think I did read somewhere that &quot;Malaysian&quot; A45s were priced especially lower than most markets, for marketing purposes or something like that. So we don&#039;t know if the A35 would follow this same trend yet.</p><p><br /></p><p>330e would definitely drive miles better than the new A200 when compared this way, but I can&#039;t say if the 330e&#039;s automatic is more advanced than that of the A class&#039; DCT. If you consider the 330e&#039;s layout being a longitudinal one, with the longshaft, rear axle, hybrid motor sandwiched in between then I suppose you are right, it is a quite a bit more elaborate than the A200&#039;s transverse, full petrol car. A200 is a 4 cylinder as well but a 1.3L turbo.
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</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess only in Malaysia we compare cars with price points, cause a compact hatch and a compact sports sedan are very different cars.</p><p><br /></p><p>No experience with Mercedes’s DCT. Is it the same one used in BMW FWD cars? </p><p><br /></p><p>BMW’s ZF 8 speed is the best conventional automatic in the business for RWD. I believe it still is. Fast and smooth. It’s both comfort and performance in a single package.</p><p><br /></p><p>I assume when you say more advanced than the BMW’s 8 speed, I suppose it’s from a performance standpoint? From experience a dual clutch wouldn’t be as smooth as a torque converter. But my only experience are the VW 6 speed wet and 7 speed dry.</p>
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