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Review of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Whilst the new A-Class looks the part, it certainly doesn't feel the part. The A-Class feels so cramped and small it makes its little brother, The Smart Car, feel like a bus. This is mainly down to the lack of visibility. The A-Class has extremely small windows giving the effect you are in a cave. Therefore, if you have to do a tight parallel park, you better hope luck is on your side. Apart from it being too cramped and dark, it also has chronically hard seats (usually harder on sports models), making the owner feels, as soon as they get into it, they want to get straight out again! The A-Classes space has to account for this because in such a small car, you can't afford to waste space with big, comfy seats. Now I come to think about it, I think I have sat on comfier bikes!

The former A-Classes have been quite tall, practical and smooth. BUT WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS ONE???? The new one is very low down and way too small. The last one could fit a family of 4 very comfortably or a family of 5 a bit less comfortably (only in the back) but this one seats up to 5 but none of them will be in comfort. It also isn't the best car for practicality. The boot is quite small and the way the boot is shaped makes the opening very tight meaning you will have a struggle getting a big box in and then getting it out again. The ride and handling on this one is sloppy too. The ride is a bit firm and choppy and the handling can feel a bit lifeless.

Now don't get me wrong, I have been harsh on the A-Class but in actual fact the A-Class isn't all bad. After all, it is a Mercedes and they know a thing or two when it comes to luxury. Even though they missed out on having luxurious seats, it is the most basic car they make and you have to applaud them to a certain extent because they have tried to take a leaf out of BMW'S books by combining luxury and sports, so having firm seats are what you would expect. I just think they aren't for me or the rest of Mercedes main/general target buyers. With options for heated seats, all-electric windows, electric seats and lot more, the A-Class comes as standard with some sneaky yet useful storage compartments. It also has a centre armrest which can be moved backward and forwards. (I really like that feature). You will also get quite a few glances at you whilst crushing down the town because as I said, the A-Class is a great looking car. This new A-Class looks particularly different because the previous A-Classes have had the sandwich effect which is where there are two hollowed out floors meaning when you crash the engine goes under you not into you. This gave the A-Class a high cabin and a flat front but because the new one doesn't have it, it has allowed them to give the A-Class a completely new look and a lower ride and cabin.

The A-Class engine sizes are a 180CDI, 180 petrol, 200CDI, 200 petrol and a 250 petrol. There are rumours for a 450 AMG A-Class as well.

Overall, The A-Class is quite firm and uncomfortable but still has a few tricks up its sleeve. It is a good looking car but needs to have work done to its seats and ride. The A-Class gets a 5/10 from me. Therefore, if what you want is a small, sporty, nippy car that will get you some looks and is made by Mercedes, get the A-Class although I would personally save up for a bit longer and get the practical, stylish and slightly comfier B-Class.