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post Mar 22 2025, 02:15 AM, updated 9 months ago

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Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the A-Class will be discontinued and won’t see a new generation model in the future.

Speaking at the presentation of the new CLA, Chief Technology Officer, Markus Schafer explained why the decision has been taken.

“We need models that work all over the world, including China and the USA. I know the hatchback is the favourite body style in Europe, but it was not part of the plans, and we had to make choices—even difficult ones,” he said. “Reducing complexity is a key task for us. For this reason, bringing the compact family from seven to four models was necessary in this segment.”

With the A-Class gone, the new CLA will be the entry-level model for the three-pointed star in the portfolio. Other new models will include the new generations of the GLA and GLB SUVs, and a baby G-Class.

The all-electric EQA and EQB will drop the EQ badge and will be integrated with the GLA and GLB. Expect them to sport the ‘With EQ Technology’ suffix.

The Mercedes A-Class went through four generations: 1997, 2004, 2012 and 2018. The first two gens had a tall boy design, while the latter two had more conventional hatchback styling. The A-Class has also been available as a sedan.

The A-Class was discontinued from the US and Canada after the end of 2022, but remains on sale in other markets, including Europe. It is expected to continue to sell till 2026, after which production will end.

Mercedes currently sells the A-Class sedan and the AMG A45 S hatchback in India
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post Mar 22 2025, 03:02 AM

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Used to fancy A class a while back, then Toyota corolla cross hybrid, mustang mach-e

Now my eyes are on Lexus UX300e EV

Taste changes fast.
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post Mar 22 2025, 04:20 AM

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mercedes is sedan

want hatchback buy fiat
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post Mar 22 2025, 05:47 AM

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QUOTE(wertty @ Mar 22 2025, 04:20 AM)
mercedes is sedan

want hatchback buy fiat
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True that. I have never found the appeal of the A-Class (hatchback). People should buy Golf R if they want a much better driving experience than A45, even with less power. But seriously, unless you're taking them on track day, you won't need the extra power output of A45.
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post Mar 22 2025, 06:47 AM

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the only A class that i recognize is the AMG level one

but i can understand why they got it, because people today don't fancy compact cars anymore...everybody SUV SUV SUV
lots of manufacturer cut their compact car line because of that

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post Mar 22 2025, 09:42 AM

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Msia A class still got sales wonot?

Machem all their sales gg kana cannibalized Tesla M3 and BYD Seal…
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post Mar 22 2025, 09:44 AM

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So no more A 45 Assss...?

spareparts will be harding to find?...


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post Mar 22 2025, 09:46 AM

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How much salary needed if want buy A kelas recond rm180k?

Btw, if buy A kelas now and got discontinued:
1) will the value gets higher later?
Or
2) susah maintain because parts all discontinued?
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post Mar 22 2025, 09:49 AM

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Contis scaling down operations... wonder how much longer can tahan.

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post Mar 22 2025, 10:00 AM

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QUOTE(JoeK @ Mar 22 2025, 09:46 AM)
How much salary needed if want buy A kelas recond rm180k?

Btw, if buy A kelas now and got discontinued:
1) will the value gets higher later?
Or
2) susah maintain because parts all discontinued?
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10k salary above can already. you pass bruh owai.

1.) Value will not be higher if entry level A class, those retain value will be performance type like A35/A45 even A250 also better but not A180-A200
2.) Not sure
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post Mar 22 2025, 10:09 AM

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kesian those poor young insecure 1" ppl who mau look atas

This post has been edited by tahfeikei: Mar 22 2025, 10:11 AM
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post Mar 22 2025, 10:11 AM

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sei kan hand car shop will start throwing price soon...
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post Mar 22 2025, 10:13 AM

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Good. A-class will be higher RV
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post Mar 22 2025, 10:14 AM

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but but A Class sedan is sexy
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post Mar 22 2025, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(JoeK @ Mar 22 2025, 09:46 AM)
How much salary needed if want buy A kelas recond rm180k?

Btw, if buy A kelas now and got discontinued:
1) will the value gets higher later?
Or
2) susah maintain because parts all discontinued?
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180/12= RM15k celery
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post Mar 22 2025, 10:44 AM

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QUOTE(xCM @ Mar 22 2025, 10:39 AM)
180/12= RM15k celery
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Ngam ngam my salary. Must buy ni
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post Mar 22 2025, 10:48 AM

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QUOTE(JoeK @ Mar 22 2025, 10:44 AM)
Ngam ngam my salary. Must buy ni
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Fast fast buy 218i before discontinued
But ur salary naiked liao no need a class & 2 series. Can buy 3 series & c class liao
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post Mar 22 2025, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(amboi_asamboi @ Mar 22 2025, 10:48 AM)
Fast fast buy 218i before discontinued
But ur salary naiked liao no need a class & 2 series. Can buy 3 series & c class liao
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218i? Top up a bit get 320i gao tim
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post Mar 22 2025, 02:51 PM

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QUOTE(wertty @ Mar 22 2025, 04:20 AM)
mercedes is sedan

want hatchback buy fiat
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hatchback A class effect sales C- Class & E-Class.
iphone and microsoft also have same issues.
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post Mar 22 2025, 02:54 PM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Mar 22 2025, 03:02 AM)
Used to fancy A class a while back, then Toyota corolla cross hybrid, mustang mach-e

Now my eyes are on Lexus UX300e EV

Taste changes fast.
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at this age somehow I want the old school 80s and 90s hot hatch for weekend drive

like Starlet . fun to drive.

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This post has been edited by JimbeamofNRT: Mar 22 2025, 02:56 PM
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post Mar 22 2025, 02:57 PM

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QUOTE(JoeK @ Mar 22 2025, 09:46 AM)
How much salary needed if want buy A kelas recond rm180k?

Btw, if buy A kelas now and got discontinued:
1) will the value gets higher later?
Or
2) susah maintain because parts all discontinued?
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1) this car too many sensor. beli 2nd ok. beli recon mati.
engine got sensor. gearbox got sensor.

2) engine part boleh guna C class or E class component.
but body part like bumper , headlamp ,interior inside... yahudi prices.

i am using C200 w202 Year 1996.
sometimes ada seller jual part w202 harga yahudi
i will find from W210 or W124 .
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post Mar 22 2025, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(JoeK @ Mar 22 2025, 09:46 AM)
How much salary needed if want buy A kelas recond rm180k?

Btw, if buy A kelas now and got discontinued:
1) will the value gets higher later?
Or
2) susah maintain because parts all discontinued?
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engine parts wont discontinue lah, oem still got even for w123 w124 onwards.but body parts? lulz

to be honest some merc engine parts some of them you need to get recond/second hand since no oem compared to BMW




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post Mar 22 2025, 03:03 PM

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QUOTE(K.I.T.T @ Mar 22 2025, 02:57 PM)
1) this car too many sensor. beli 2nd ok. beli recon mati.
engine got sensor. gearbox got sensor.

2) engine part boleh guna C class or E class component.
but body part like bumper , headlamp ,interior inside... yahudi prices.

i am using C200 w202 Year 1996.
sometimes ada seller jual part w202 harga yahudi
i will find from W210 or W124 .

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not to mentioned some models like A class got two batteries. one is DIN 80, another one auxiliary battery.

your w202 parts getting harder to get these days, sama kapal mcm w124 w210


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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Mar 22 2025, 03:03 PM)
not to mentioned some models like A class got two batteries. one is DIN 80, another one auxiliary battery.

your w202 parts getting harder to get these days, sama kapal mcm w124 w210
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w202 ada dua jenis.

N/A engine with 4 gear hidraulik

Compressor engine with 5 gear hidraulik or triptonic.

Engine & Gearbox & Aircon & Cooling got option recon or NEW

but suspension + absober + Draglink . mmg buy new one.
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post Mar 22 2025, 03:48 PM

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QUOTE(K.I.T.T @ Mar 22 2025, 03:16 PM)
w202 ada dua jenis.

N/A engine with 4 gear hidraulik

Compressor engine with 5 gear hidraulik or triptonic.

Engine & Gearbox & Aircon & Cooling got option recon or NEW

but suspension + absober + Draglink . mmg buy new one.
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ah kitt, bila mau balik KL?
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post Mar 22 2025, 03:58 PM

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QUOTE(JoeK @ Mar 22 2025, 10:44 AM)
Ngam ngam my salary. Must buy ni
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within your annual celery, then close eye just BBB edi
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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Mar 22 2025, 03:48 PM)
ah kitt, bila mau balik KL?
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tgk la maybe lepas June 2025
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post Mar 22 2025, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Mar 22 2025, 02:54 PM)
at this age somehow I want the old school 80s and 90s hot hatch for weekend drive

like Starlet . fun to drive.

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old soul smile.gif

my friend is like you, he drives a fiat 600, and other cars as well
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post Mar 23 2025, 07:02 AM

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QUOTE(K.I.T.T @ Mar 22 2025, 04:20 PM)
tgk la maybe lepas June 2025
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glad to hear that bro

QUOTE(gashout @ Mar 22 2025, 04:32 PM)
old soul  smile.gif

my friend is like you, he drives a fiat 600, and other cars as well
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hahaha old soul wut? sweat.gif

if this Midget then maybe lah

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post Mar 23 2025, 07:17 AM

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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Mar 23 2025, 07:02 AM)
glad to hear that bro
hahaha old soul wut?  sweat.gif

if this Midget then maybe lah

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this one looks like james bond car...
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post Mar 23 2025, 07:25 AM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Mar 23 2025, 07:17 AM)
this one looks like james bond car...
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itu MG Midget

this james bond car is Aston Martin DB5

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post Mar 23 2025, 07:30 AM

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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Mar 23 2025, 07:25 AM)
itu MG Midget

this james bond car is Aston Martin DB5

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aston martin db5, used to be loved by many

you car enthusiast... im not that good with old cars biggrin.gif
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post Mar 23 2025, 07:34 AM

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QUOTE(gashout @ Mar 23 2025, 07:30 AM)

aston martin db5, used to be loved by many

you car enthusiast... im not that good with old cars  biggrin.gif

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those who loved the car already long gone bro.
dunno whether this model still exist here.maybe in that southern garage got lah.
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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Mar 23 2025, 07:34 AM)
those who loved the car already long gone bro.
dunno whether this model still exist here.maybe in that southern garage got lah.
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produced 63-65, antique...

older than unker jim

 

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