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Car and Driving’s Independent Used Review of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class [W177] (2018 - 2023)

By Jonathan Crouch
Added 14^th July, 2023

Once, Mercedes was merely known as a purveyor of traditional luxury: today, its products champion modern luxury. As any rival brand will tell you, the difference is important. That’s something you can tangibly feel on acquaintance with this ‘W177’-series A-Class. Head of Design Gorden Wagener reckoned this MK4 model was a generation ahead of the competition and in certain respects, he was right. The cabin for example, redefined the segment standard and the ‘MBUX’ infotainment system was also potentially standard-setting. And in summary? Well you’re probably aware that most German models require you to spend plenty if you’re going to experience all they have to offer: that’s even more the case with this one. Without the fancy larger interior screens, this A-Class lacks a bit of its showroom uniqueness, a selling point that’s vital for this car to have in the face of renewed competition from BMW, Audi and Volvo in this segment. Even so, those who can afford the asking prices will find this hatch sporty, self-assured and possessed of a feel-good factor that really does make you feel special if you’ve specced your chosen variant correctly. Which is exactly what owning a car of this kind should be all about.

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