Car reviews

Although the proposition for the new A-Class is much the same as that for the old model, offering the Mercedes-Benz buyer a compact yet roomy runabout with space for five, its execution is far more convincing. Where the old model was clearly compromised in terms of its material qualities, now the interior ambience is much closer to what you would expect of a baby Merc. It also drives in a far more mature manner feeling like a bigger car with a smooth, comfortable ride. This new model looks fit enough to be able to live up to expectations that its predecessor couldn't manage.