Ya wee beautie (Mercedes-Benz A170 CDI in general)

Member Name: johnty

Product:	Mercedes-Benz A170 CDI in general
Date:	13/02/01 (689 review reads)
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Advantages: longer wheel base, great safety, better acceleration.

Disadvantages: bad reputationafter continually falling over.

I think the Mercedes-Benz A-class is a cracking wee car. However, I do think it is a bit onthe small side. So I'm relieved to tell you that they have just brought a new longer A-class out. This new longer A-class sticks to the clever packaging of the original but it now has seven inches extra. You may be thinking whats the big deal its only seven inches. However, this now gies the car so much more leg room in the back that it has more leg room than the S-class saloon.
All you diesel buyers that the A170 CDI common rail engine has been uprated from 90 to 95 bhp, improving the acceleration yet keeping the high economy. Petrol engines have remaied as before.
To cope with the old problems the car had when it kept toppiling over they have improved the electronic stability programme, ESP, has been linked up with the Brake assist system to optimize braking force in emergency situations.
Safety has become a big aspect of the A-class as well as the engine which will fold and slide under the seats in the event of a front impact. As well as this driver and front passengers are also protected by front and side airbags and window airbags are an option.
The air conditioning has also been improved, it now has a dew point sensor. What's that I hear you cry. Well its a thing you switch on when humidity reaches a certain level. Sorry thats all I know about that but you get the idea.
Minor changes have have also beenmade to the exterior of the A-class. Contoured Bumpers, protective strips,and clear lamp covers . Inside they have used softer materials on the re-designed dashboard.
All in all the A-class is a great little car from those great, big dealers Mercedes.

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