Chinese Magazine Leaks Mercedes Benz A-Class Sedan Ahead Of Beijing Debut

Don't sweat it. It's not like it was going to be a shocker to anyone, right?

If M-B will offer that level of interior in the A-class....sheesh! They about to disrupt a few different auto categories based on overall pricing.

Today's consumers - those still interested in sedans - will definitely get a smaller vehicle if they can get an interior outfitted like in those pics. Watch out...Audi/Nissan/Toyota....

I would imagine that interior will be the same interior in the next GLA as well, which hopefully will grow somewhat in size and stature. But you're right, I'm really liking the new A-Class interior

Can someone explain some logic to me please? Why wouldn't Mercedes (and everyone else) just make the LWB version of their Chinese cars as the globally available cars? If the A-Class is lengthened in wheelbase, and the C-Class, then the E-class, then there's no risk of stealing sales from the brand's other models. Apparently it seems to work in China. I believe the US only gets the LWB version of the S-Class as it is. Does this have some drastic change to how a car is taxed (in the US specifically) if its interior volume now is larger and in a larger category?

Unlike the rest of the world - in China - it is highly likely that a Premium sedan - even at the C-class level - will have a Chauffeur - and the owner will ride in the back seat - so Rear seat room is a requirement. Even Cadillac had long version of at least one car there - and I agree - especially Cadillac - should have made those cars available to other markets.

Of course - the problem is - as you noted - when you add a Long Version - you run the risk of losing higher level car sales - and of course - with some premiums - these longer cars handle differently than their shorter siblings. However - also add in that Premium cars are quite expensive in China compared to the average workers wages - so they are more likely to actually buy lower size vehicles too.

The economic conditions in China really are not similar to Europe - where there is still a Middle - and Upper Middle class - who aspire to Premium cars. ANd so - UNLESS they changed all cars to longer versions - this would only cause havoc. I remember - back in 1973 - that what is ow called the "S" class - the 450SE - was available in both Short and Long Version - and the Short Version had little rear seat room - but that was at a time when there were not the proliferation of different Mercedes SIZE models (THere were really just two)- and it served a purpose.

And btw, this squatted looking picture on here is how the CLA should have looked all along. Not that droopy tail that the current one has. a nice, low-slung sedan profile is what it should have been.

Mercedes does not need the A sedan and the CLA as well.

Looks a lot like the new CLS from the front.