The facelifted Mercedes-Benz A-Class has arrived in South Africa, in both hatch and sedan form. Here’s what the entry point to Mercedes ownership will cost you now…
Plenty has been written about the uncertain future of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class nameplate. Regardless, a facelifted version of the Stuttgart-based firm’s compact model has touched down in South Africa, again in the hatchback (W177) and sedan (V177) body styles.
We’ve already brought you local pricing for the refreshed Mercedes-AMG A35 and A45 S derivatives, and now we’ll turn our attention to the common-or-garden variants. At launch, local buyers have the choice of a trio of derivatives: the A200 hatch, A200 sedan and A200d sedan. For now, at least, it seems the A250 powertrain has been ditched.
According to Mercedes-Benz SA, the updated version of the W177-generation A200 hatch will kick off at R796 560 in standard Progressive form, though upgrading to the AMG Line trim level will add R29 000. The V177-gen A200 sedan, meanwhile, will be priced from R851 560, while specifying the AMG Line equipment level will likewise cost an additional R29 000.
As before, the A200 moniker denotes a turbocharged 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, sending an unchanged 120 kW and now 270 Nm to the front axle courtesy of a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. So, what about the optional extras? Well, the A200 rides on 17-inch 5-twin spoke light-alloy wheels as standard, with the option to upgrade to 10-spoke items (R5 310) or 18-inch versions. A panoramic sliding sunroof will cost you R16 400, while various upholstery and interior trim options are on offer.
While the Advanced package ships standard, buyers will have the choice of 3 additional extra-cost packs, each containing different mixes of individual options. The Advanced Plus package will cost you R30 000, while the Premium package will come in at R65 000 and the Premium Plus package at R119 000 (with the latter “not compatible” with the entry-level Progressive grade). In addition, the standard comfort suspension can be upgraded to the AMG Ride Control Suspension set-up for an extra R24 000.
And the oil-burning model? Well, A200d Sedan starts at R920 299, employing a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine worth 110 kW and 320 Nm. Mercedes-Benz claims this derivative is capable of sipping fuel at rate of 4.5 litres per 100 km.
How much does the updated Mercedes-Benz A-Class cost in SA?
Mercedes-Benz A200 Hatch – R796 560
Mercedes-Benz A200 Sedan – R851 560
Mercedes-Benz A200d Sedan – R920 299
The above prices include a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan as well as a 2-year/unlimited km warranty.
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