मर्सिडीज ए क्लास 2013-2015 ए180 स्पोर्ट

ए क्लास 2013-2015 A180 Sport रिव्यू

There are very few car brands in the automobile segment, which can succeed in creating a certain set of vehicles that would end up inspiring many forthcoming generations. One such luxury car maker, Mercedes Benz certainly holds a special spot in the global car market. The manufacturer over the years has created revolutionary products that define generations together. The Mercedes Benz G Class, S Class and now the aptly quoted Awesome Class or A Class are fine examples from their esteemed fleet. The Mercedes Benz A Class hatchback marks the entry of the company into a rather unexplored segment of the sports hatchbacks. While the complete vehicle is very efficient, it is certainly bound by the usual terms of the hatchback in terms of the dimensions and the interior aesthetics. This Mercedes Benz A Class A180 Sport hatchback offers a really remarkable design in the exterior build, while the interiors are aptly designed to suit the elegant class it has. The impressive features offered in the vehicle are not restricted by the performance and comfort, but they are also made brilliant by offering an engine option of petrol as well as diesel for the buyers to choose from. The petrol variant comes with a 1.6-litre engine with 1595cc displacement and has four cylinders in it. Considering the fuel prices right now in the country, the mileage offered by this petrol engine based hatchback, which is about 15.50 Kmpl sure comes as a relief to the customers. The main impressive attraction of the vehicle, however remains to be the unbelievably beautiful rendering offered in terms of curves and embellishments of chrome and design elements continuously all over. Though the vehicle is priced pretty high, the certainty of watching a sheer beautiful beast running on the street is too much to ignore.

Exteriors:

Beauty is the word to describe this petrol engine based Mercedes Benz A Class A180 Sport hatchback. The vehicle comes with a remarkable design statement that puts curves and rendering in the right spot and let the aerodynamics to offer elegance in the design. The front fascia is unbelievably attractive with the surreal diamond designed front grille offered with the front air intake vents along with chrome finishings . Even the rear view mirrors are not devoid of the elegance as they blend in seamlessly with the entire design statement offering a sense of futuristic design. The alloy wheels are also impressive with a captivating design, which have been covered with robust tubeless radials. The design from the side does remind of a coupe to some extent though it does not compromise with the internal headroom much. The headlamps live their own world of beauty with striking design aesthetics. The wheelbase is enormous offering enough mobility to the vehicle. The chrome detailing here and there makes the vehicle impressive and visually appealing. The curves of the vehicle are remarkable though the company needs to be praised for not going overboard with the curves. Though the side profile offers impressive aerodynamics, the front bonnet offers apt renderings, which work aesthetically perfect with the entire design. The front depicts masculinity and authoritative design. The Mercedes Benz logo on the front radiator grille gives the authority and signature of the company, which is hard to go unnoticed.

Interiors:

The interiors of this Mercedes Benz A Class A180 Sport offer sheer comfort and luxury. With perfect tones and complexion and a remarkable build quality, this hatchback offers some really impressive and aesthetic features. The interior ambiance depicts class, elegance and a exquisite design. The entire interiors are designed to fall into variations of a single tone , hence there is nothing too extravagant about the interior design. The interiors comes with a comfortable air conditioning system which decorates the dashboard and interior design perfectly along with other aspects as well. The seven speed dual clutch automatic transmission system blends in perfectly with the interior design between the front seats. The seats are ergonomically designed to feature comfort and a sporty feel to go hand in hand with the exterior design. The air conditioning is efficient enough to support the rear seats as well with quick cooling for the entire cabin. The interiors also feature the sophisticated audio system, which is capable of supporting MP3, AAC and other popular audio formats. The large TFT based screen adds to the classiness of the interiors too. The vehicle as a whole is probably the best in terms of luxury. With a decent leg room, head and shoulder space, the vehicle offers a comfortable seating option for the passengers.

Engine and Performance:

The Mercedes Benz A Class A180 Sport variant comes with a powerful 1.6-litre petrol engine, which has been equipped with four cylinders and can displace 1595cc, which is quite powerful. This performance packed petrol mill has the capacity of producing 120.7bhp of maximum output at 5000rpm and a thumping maximum torque of 200Nm at 1250 - 4000rpm. Being a petrol engine, it effectively works with a remarkable performance and this hatchback offers a decent mileage for a sports vehicle, which is truly impressive considering the sporty appeal of the vehicle. The vehicle is capable of reaching a 100 Kmph speed in mere 9.3 seconds and can attain a top speed of 202 Kmph, which is remarkable.

Braking and Handling:

This all new Mercedes Benz A Class A180 Sport variant offers impressive mechanics with the high end features both for the braking skills as well as enhanced handling capabilities. Being a BlueEfficient engine, the vehicle comes with a smart engine On-OFF option, which helps in improving the mileage. The vehicle comes with an enormous 11 features such as hill climb assist, brake assist, ABS with EBD and other such aspects , which make it technically highly competent. This hatchback comes fitted with ventilated disc brakes for both front as well as the rear wheels for efficient braking.

Comfort Features:

When Mercedes Benz creates a car, it does not just make a beast in its design, but it also creates a luxury ride. This amazing feel is further amplified when the manufacturer launches an Awesome Class with the A Class series. The car has 800x480 resolution screen that works perfectly with the Audio 20 system and the 6 speakers . Then there are the standard power windows, power steering with mounted controls, leather seats and many more such aspects. There is ample leg room along with pertinent head and shoulder space to support an average passenger.

Safety Features:

The latest Mercedes Benz A Class A180 Sport variant is offered with a crucial set of significant safety features, which are apt for the hatchback design and are also some of the quintessential features required in a sports car . There are seven airbags provided in the vehicle making it ready for even the worst collision impacts. The vehicle has many other aspects such as ESP, ASR, brake assist, electric parking brake, hill start assist and many more such aspects, which work seamlessly in offering superior safety and braking capabilities.

Pros: Incredible exterior design, impressive performance, luxurious interiors.

Cons: Expensive price tag, high cost of maintenance and repair.