2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 4Matic Experience

2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 4Matic Experience https://goo.gl/rKYsvh

It may not be generally known, but Mercedes-Benz has had the subcompact A-Class in its lineup for over 20 years, starting out as a wonky hatchback that never was quite ready for prime time in the U.S. Over the years, the A-Class has matured and grown in size, and now this handsome sedan, sporting a traditional 3-box design, is finally coming to America, though it’s leaving its hatchback siblings behind.

The all-new 2019 Mercedes-Benz A220 is good news for those who missed the last chance to snag an entry-level sedan with the three-pointed star when the CLA bowed five years ago with a sticker that started beneath $30,000. In subsequent years, Mercedes’ first front-drive sedan moved upscale leaving a void at the entry level to be filled by this new model.

Like the CLA it uses a transversely mounted engine driving the front wheels in base models, while the step-up trim level, the A200 4Matic, offers all-wheel drive. Power comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine making 188 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The A-Class has a tidy footprint, riding on a 107.4-inch wheelbase and measuring 179.1 inches in overall length. It stands 56.9 inches tall and 70.7 inches wide sans mirrors. The 2019 Mercedes A-Class features an independent front suspension and multi-link rear on both front-drive and 4Matic all-wheel-drive models.