{"id":267539,"date":"2018-08-27T12:42:09","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T10:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=267539"},"modified":"2018-08-27T12:42:09","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T10:42:09","slug":"the-new-mercedes-benz-a-class-south-african-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/267539\/the-new-mercedes-benz-a-class-south-african-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class – South African pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mercedes-Benz has officially launched its new A-Class in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The compact vehicle is available in two variants \u2013 the A200 and the A250 Sport, with the diesel model expected in South Africa in early 2019.<\/p>\n

The A200 is powered by a 1.33 litre unit which generates 120 kW and 250 Nm of torque with a 7G DCT dual-clutch transmission (5.2 l\/100 km).<\/p>\n

The 2.0 litre engine of the A250 Sport generates 165 kW and 350 Nm, and is available with the 7G-DCT dual-clutch transmission which provides a claimed fuel consumption of 6.2 l\/100 km.<\/p>\n

New features for both engines include camtronic for the intake camshaft, and particulate filter as standard.<\/p>\n

The new A-Class is also the first Mercedes-Benz model to feature the intelligent multimedia system MBUX \u2013 Mercedes-Benz User Experience.<\/p>\n

The MBUX learns and adapts to suit the user through artificial intelligence so the more a user interacts with it, the more the new A-Class becomes just like them.<\/p>\n

In addition, MBUX offers intelligent voice control with natural language comprehension. By using the phrase ‘Hey Mercedes’, users can adjust the air-conditioning, send a text message, or find the quickest route out of the Cape Town city centre on a Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n

New and improved Mercedes connect services are also being launched with MBUX, Mercedes said.<\/p>\n

These include navigation functions like emergency braking, On-Street Prediction, Real-Time Information and Off-Street Information, which save time and reduce stress levels when searching for a parking space.<\/p>\n

The new A-Class also offers a number of functions that were previously the preserve of the luxury class: real-time parking, for example, and the ability to drive semi-autonomously in certain situations.<\/p>\n

To do this, it keeps a close eye on the traffic as the improved camera and radar systems allow it to see up to 500m ahead.<\/p>\n

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Pricing\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pricing for the new A-Class starts at R499,000<\/strong> for the A200 and R593,300<\/strong> for the A250 Sport.<\/p>\n

You can find a full breakdown of the specifications for both variants below.<\/p>\n

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Read:\u00a06 surprisingly powerful \u2018sleeper\u2019 cars in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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