2016 A-Class facelift detailed in 83 fresh official photos

2016 A-Class facelift has already been unveiled ahead of its Frankfurt motor show debut. Now, Mercedes is giving us a better look at the updated baby Benz via no less than 83 fresh official photos.

A 200 (Style), Elbaitgrün, Studio
A 200 (Style), elbaite green, studio

A 200, polarsilber, AMG line, Studio
A 200, polar silver, AMG line, studio

Apple CarPlay Smartphone Integrationspaket
Apple CarPlay smartphone integration package

Mirror Link Smartphone Integrationspaket
Mirror Link smartphone integration

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC,
jupiter rot, AMG Night-Paket, AMG Aerodynamik-Paket,
jupiter red, AMG Night package, AMG Aerodynamics package

A 220d 4MATIC (Style), Elbaitgrün. Interieur Schwarz / Grün
A 220d 4MATIC (Style), elbaite green, Interior black / green

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC,
jupiter rot, AMG Night-Paket, AMG Aerodynamik-Paket, Intelligent -Light -System
jupiter red, AMG Night package, AMG Aerodynamics package , Intelligent light system

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC,
jupiter rot, AMG Night-Paket, AMG Aerodynamik-Paket, AMG 2,0-Liter-Turbomotor mit 280 kW (381 PS) Höchstleistung und maximalen Drehmoment von 475 Newtonmetern
jupiter red, AMG Night package, AMG Aerodynamics package , AMG 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with a peak output of 280 kW (381 hp) and maximum torque of 475 newton metres

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC
AMG DRIVE UNIT mit dem neuen AMG DYNAMIC SELECT Controller,
AMG DRIVE UNIT with the new AMG DYNAMIC SELECT Controller

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC,
AMG DYNAMIC SELECT Controller

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC,
das AMG RIDE CONTROL Sportfahrwerk bietet 2 verschiedene Fahrwerksstufen: Per Knopfdruck kann der Fahrer zwischen „Comfort“ und „Sport“ wählen
the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension provides 2 different suspension levels: at the push of a button, the driver can choose between “Comfort” and “Sport”

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC;
Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT
interior black RED CUT

A 250 Sport (AMG Line), Polarsilber, Interieur Leder Schwarz / RED CUT
A 250 Sport (AMG Line), polar silver, interior leather black / RED CUT

A 250 Motorsport Edition, Mountaingrau Magno, Interieur Leder/Mikrofaser DINAMICA schwarz
A 250 Motorsport Edition, mountain grey, interior leather / DINAMICA black

A-Klasse DYNAMIC SELECT, 2015 / A-Class DYNAMIC SELECT, 2015

A-Klasse, 2015, Fahrwerk mit adaptiver Verstelldämpfung / A-Class, 2015, Suspension with Adaptive Damping system

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC,
serienmäßiger Allradantrieb AMG Performance 4MATIC,
AMG Performance 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (W 176) 2015
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W 176) 2015

Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC,
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-Gang Sportgetriebe mit kürzerer Überstzung,
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sport transmission with shorter transmission ratios

Konnektivität, connect me Dienste
Connectivity, connect me services

Maybe the most important addition to the A-Class features list is the all-new suspension with Adaptive Damping System. The option is well worth the 892.50 euros asking price, allowing the driver to modify the vehicle’s damping characteristics using the DYNAMIC SELECT switch in two modes, Comfort and Sport.

Dynamic Select is standard for A 200d 4Matic, A 220 4Matic, A 220d, A 220d 4Matic, A 250 4Matic, A 250 Sport an A 250 Sport 4Matic, as well as for all A-Class models equiped with the 7G-DCT gearbox or the AMG Line package with lowered suspension. The system adjusts the response of the engine, transmission, suspension, steering and air conditioning in four driving modes: Comfort, Sport, Eco and Individual. For all other engine variants, except the two BlueEFFICIENCY Edition models, Dynamic Select costs an additional 95.20 euros. In combination with 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission the A-Class has Launch Assist.

Other news in the model range include a new entry-level model. Called the A 160, this new base A-Class offers 102 HP/180 Nm and is powered by the same 1.6-litre turbo engine found in the A 180 variant.

A-Class also receives a manual transmission for A 250 and A 250 Sport which have a revised engine with power increased from 211 to 218 HP. The A 220 d is now 7 HP more powerful than before with 177 HP. Mercedes-AMG A 45 4Matic also gets a power upgrade, developing 381 HP and 475 Nm instead of the already impressive 360 HP of old.

As tradition dictates, Mercedes-Benz also offers a special launch edition, called the “Motorsport Edition”. Available for all engine variants from A 200/A 200 d upwards, although not for the fully-fledged Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC as well, it is set to increase the A-Class bill with 4849.25 to 6307.00 euros.

Tech geeks should also rejoice as the A-Class is the first model in Mercedes’ range offered with Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink phone integration, from early 2016, alongside an all-new infotainment system.

Commercial debut for the facelifted A-Class is slated for the end of September, in Europe.