Next-gen Mercedes A Class spotted again

We have already seen prototypes of the next-gen Mercedes-Benz A-Class in action on the Nürburgring However this time the manufacture is testing the hatchback on public roads.

The test mule has been covered up by the wrap except for the roof. Due to heavy camouflaging, the changes to the body panels have still been concealed. It is also seen that the test mule is equipped with designer alloy wheels and has ditched the five spoke chrome garnished wheels. Sources suggest that the third generation A-Class will be markedly wider than the outgoing W176 model which was let into production in 2012. The prototype doesn't appear to be much longer, but it expected to have a roomier cabin than the current car - courtesy of the engineering work that's going into the new MFA platform.

There’s been no word yet on the engines that will be offered, but as speculated, we shall see a down-sized engine than the current ones on offer in the standard A-class. However the new A-class will also receive a lower AMG variant which will sit above the standard car – speculated to be dubbed as the A32 or A36.

The third generation of the Mercedes A-class is speculated to make debut in the 2018 Paris Motor Show or the 2018 Geneva Motor Show and is expected to be launched later next year. The third generation A-class is expected to make its way to the Indian market in early 2019 and post its debut here in the domestic market the German hatchback will continue to rivals with the BMW 1 series and the Mini Cooper.