奔驰近日正式发布了2016款A级改款车，同时发布的还有A45 AMG顶级款。2016款A级在外观上的改款非常细微，仅对前后保险杠进行了轻度升级，采用了倒梯形前格栅，前大灯造型略微改款，可选装LED前大灯，不过在A45 AMG上，LED前大灯属于标配。车厢内装与CLA非常接近，信息娱乐系统获得升级，可支持苹果CarPlay和安卓Auto。其他变化包括，旋钮和开关表面电镀处理，可选装独立式8英寸显示屏，改款仪表群采用桶形设计，增加了新的内装颜色和材料。至于动力系统，入门级的A160搭载一台1.6升引擎，功率75千瓦/102马力，扭矩180牛米；而A180d BlueEFFICIENCY柴油版搭载一台1.5升柴油引擎，功率80千瓦/109马力，扭矩260牛米，百公里油耗仅为3.5升，每公里二氧化碳排放量89克。A220d搭载一台2.1升柴油引擎，功率130千瓦/177马力，而A250 Sport / A250 Sport 4MATIC的功率提升至160千瓦/218马力，而2015款车型的功率为155千瓦/211马力，增加了5千瓦/7马力。奔驰还提供了手动版的A250 / A250 Sport，同时对配备七速双离合器变速器的车型增加了起步辅助功能。至于顶级款A45 AMG，该车功率和扭矩从原来的360马力/450牛米提升至280千瓦/381马力和475牛米。车辆百公里加速时间4.2秒，百公里油耗6.9升，每公里二氧化碳排放量162克。该车还可选装AMG DYNAMIC PLUS套装，包括新的机械式前轴差速锁和AMG RIDE CONTROL运动悬挂，DYNAMIC SELECT驾驶模型选择系统，可选择舒适、运动、运动强化和个性化模式。该车配备的七速双离合器变速器获得升级，在第三挡和第七档的换挡行程更短，以便获得更具动态加速性，同时变速器反应更快，换挡时间更短。2016款A级将于7月3日开始接受预订，9月底上市。

 

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift officially unveiled; A45 AMG upgraded to 381 PS

Mercedes-Benz has finally uncovered the facelifted A-Class range, along with the range-topping A45 AMG which now packs more power. 

 

As you can see, the styling revisions have been kept down to a minimum as the premium hatchback only gained some mildly updated bumpers, a diamond front grille, slightly modified graphics for the lighting clusters and optional LED headlights which come as standard on the A45 AMG. 

 

Stepping inside the cabin Mercedes-Benz has brought the interior more in line with the CLA and they also updated the infotainment system which now supports CarPlay and Android Auto. Other changes include galvanized switches and an optional free-standing 8-inch display, revised instrument cluster with tubular design along with fresh colors and materials. 

 

Moving on to engine changes, the entry-level A160 comes with a 1.6-liter engine developing 102 PS (75 kW) and 180 Nm (133 lb-ft) of torque while the most frugal model of the range is the A180d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition with a 1.5-liter diesel rated at 109 PS (80 kW) and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) which consumes just 3.5 liters / 100 km (67.2 mpg US or 80.7 mpg UK) and has CO2 emissions of only 89 g/km. 

 

The A220d’s 2.1-liter engine has been upgraded by 7 PS (5 kW) to 177 PS (130 kW) while the A250 Sport / A250 Sport 4MATIC now offer 218 PS (160 kW) instead of the previous 211 PS (155 kW). 

 

Mercedes-Benz is also adding new manual transmissions for the A250 / A250 Sport and a launch assist function for the models equipped with the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. 

 

As for the flagship A45 AMG, this one takes the power crown back from the 367 PS Audi RS3 Sportback as Mercedes-Benz's engineers have tweaked the engine to develop 381 PS (280 kW) and 475 Nm (351 lb-ft) whereas the old model had 360 PS & 450 Nm. This output hike has lowered the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint time by 0.4s to 4.2 seconds without affecting the fuel consumption which continues to stand at 6.9 liters / 100 km with 162 g/km of CO2 emissions. 

 

The A45 AMG can also be optionally configured with an AMG DYNAMIC PLUS package which brings a new mechanical front axle locking differential and AMG RIDE CONTROL sport suspension (with two-stage adaptive damping adjustment). It also gains DYNAMIC SELECT driving modes allowing the owner to choose from Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Individual modes which upon selection will modify the handling characteristics. 

 

They also updated the A45 AMG's 7-speed dual-clutch by shortening the ratios in 3 rd and 7 th gears to enable a "more dynamic acceleration in all speed ranges." In addition, the transmission now has optimized response and shift times. 

 

Until then, the facelifted A-Class range will be available on order July 3 and will start hitting dealerships by the end of September.