Now in its third generation, the smallest model it the Mercedes-Benz range is about to be updated via a mid-cycle refresh, which is set to be unveiled at the 2015 edition of the Paris Motor Show. The timing may seem odd for some people, as the latest A-Class was only unveiled back in 2012, but recent reports have made it clear that Mercedes-Benz is pushing for a slightly shorter shelf life for its models, down from the regular seven years to only six.
Even though this is the third-ever A-Class, it actually represents the first time that Mercedes-Benz has ventured into the Audi A3 and BMW 1 Series segment, unless you also count the ill-fated C-Class SportCoupe and the subsequent CLC,. Based on a platform called MFA (Modular Front-wheel drive Architecture), the latest A-Class shares most of its underpinnings with the entire compact lineup from Mercedes-Benz, namely the B-Class, GLA-Class, CLA-Class and CLA Shooting Brake.
Essentially sporting a front-wheel-drive architecture, some of its versions also offer a 4MATIC-badged all-wheel-drive system, something which it desperately needs in its higher-powered variants like the bonkers A 45 AMG. It is expected that the mid-cycle facelift will not change much in terms of exterior or interior design, while most of the engines currently available will be carried over but slightly improved in terms of emissions. The biggest changes should come in terms of available safety and comfort features, with full-LED headlamps to finally make their appearance on the A-Class as well.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 9 January 2015 15:00 EST.
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