---
title: "Mercedes-Benz Teases Redesigned A-Class Ahead of February Debut"
description: "Mercedes-Benz is continuing to hype up its next-generation A-Class luxury hatchback. In a photo reminiscent of the teaser for Merc's CLS, The new baby Benz poses for a dimly lit portrait, predictably previewing a miniaturized version of the company's arrow-LED'd, wide-mouthed corporate face."
date: "2018-01-27"
modified: "2018-01-27"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Tsui"
    job_title: "Contributor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/chris-tsui"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/18020/mercedes-benz-teases-redesigned-a-class-ahead-of-february-debut"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "A-Class"
  - "compact"
  - "Daimler"
  - "luxury"
  - "Mercedes-Benz"
---

# Mercedes-Benz Teases Redesigned A-Class Ahead of February Debut

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Previously [providing an unobstructed look at its interior](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/16409/take-a-look-at-the-swanky-interior-on-the-next-mercedes-benz-a-class>) back in November, Mercedes-Benz is continuing to hype up its next-generation A-Class luxury hatchback. In a photo reminiscent of the [teaser for Merc's CLS](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/16237/new-mercedes-benz-cls-teased-ahead-of-la-auto-show>), the new baby Benz poses for a dimly lit portrait, predictably previewing a miniaturized version of the company's arrow-LED'd, wide-mouthed corporate face.

https://twitter.com/_/status/956951130696687616

Pegged for a debut scheduled on Feb. 2, the new A (from the front, at least) looks to sport a more mature demeanor. It appears to be more like a shrunken E-Class or CLS than the "hatchback by Mercedes" that characterized its predecessor. The new car will attempt to give the brand's entry-level model a slightly more upmarket vibe—a vibe that, [in case you missed it](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/16409/take-a-look-at-the-swanky-interior-on-the-next-mercedes-benz-a-class>), is carried on in the compact Benz's cabin.

For lead-footed A-Class customers, an A45 AMG with more than 400 horsepower is expected to be available. [Also confirmed](<https://www.topgear.com/car-news/hot-hatch/amg-will-launch-entry-level-hot-hatch-next-year>) is a hot-but-not-quite-as-hot A35 AMG for those who like the idea of the surely manic A45 but want something a little more accessible, both financially and performance-wise.

Poised to compete against the BMW 2 Series, Audi A3, and upmarket flavors of VW Golf, the new Mercedes A-Class will show its face this coming Friday.

## Author
Chris Tsui is *The Drive*'s former Reviews Editor and current freelance automotive journalist. He's based in Toronto.

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