BY TUNG NGUYEN | 7th Dec 2018
NOW in its fourth generation, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has matured from a dorky tallboy hatch into a fashionable, hip and technology-focused small car that has the styling and specification to appeal to buyers in nearly all demographics.
With the A200 and its 120kW/250Nm 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine already on sale, Mercedes-Benz Australia has decided to import a limited-number of the 165kW/350Nm A250 to sate pent-up demand for a more performance focused variant.
Specification remains the same across both A-Class variants for now, but thanks to the new engine and the added grip of all-wheel drive, the A250 should appeal to Australia’s performance-hungry market.
Does the new A250 succeed in marrying driving thrills with the brand’s new Mercedes-Benz User Experience-centric cutting-edge interior?