[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mercedes-a-class-saloon\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mercedes-a-class-saloon\/","headline":"Mercedes A-Class Saloon","name":"Mercedes A-Class Saloon","description":"This is the first ever Mercedes A-Class saloon, due to launch here early 2019. The standard fourth-generation hatchback won\u2019t be released until this June, but it\u2019ll be joined by A-Class L Saloon (L for \u2018long\u2019, we presume) in the second half of the year in China, before reaching the UK next year. Pretty much everything about the car is identical to the standard A-Class up to the C-pillar, where the car opens out with a spacious boot. The saloon shape […]","datePublished":"2018-04-25","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MercedesA-ClassSaloonFeature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/MercedesA-ClassSaloonFeature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mercedes-a-class-saloon\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Mercedes-Benz","NEW RELEASES","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":288,"keywords":["A-Class","mercedes","merecedes a-class"],"articleBody":"This is the first ever Mercedes A-Class saloon, due to launch here early 2019.The standard fourth-generation hatchback won\u2019t be released until this June, but it\u2019ll be joined by A-Class L Saloon (L for \u2018long\u2019, we presume) in the second half of the year in China, before reaching the UK next year. Pretty much everything about the car is identical to the standard A-Class up to the C-pillar, where the car opens out with a spacious boot.The saloon shape means there\u2019s 420 litre of boot space, 50 litres more than the hatchback, and the saloon is 187mm longer too, measuring at 4,609mm long. Unsurprisingly, width remains unchanged – at 1,796mm – but the saloon is 20mm taller at 1,460mm.Wheelbase has been extended by 60mm to provide more kneeroom for rear passengers – something that is notoriously appreciated amongst Chinese buyers. Merc admits the saloon was developed primarily for the Chinese market, so it makes sense why it was unveiled at this week\u2019s Auto China (aka the Beijing Motor Show).The premium German car maker is immensely popular in China and in 2017, the country was the brand\u2019s largest sales market, shifting around 590,000 vehicles, which is 25.9 per cent more than the year before.Mercedes customers are significantly younger buyers in China too, compared to the average in Europe and the UK, so offering a more spacious take on a model that already has strong youth appeal can only boost Chinese sales.UK engine range hasn\u2019t been confirmed yet, but it will likely mimic that of the hatchback, with a 114bhp 1.5-litre diesel and a pair of petrols (161bhp 1.33-litre turbocharged, 221bhp two-litre turbo). Trim levels will probably adopt the same three-tier SE, Sport, AMG Line grade structure too."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Mercedes A-Class Saloon","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/mercedes-a-class-saloon\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]