After the introduction of the A-class concept last year, Mercedes=Benz went ahead and started production of the new 2012 A-class model. It will be officially presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. 

Besides the new hatchback design, the company decided to add and a few more powerful engines. The new A-class will be offered with engines from 80 kW (109 hp) to 155 kW (211 hp) with emissions from just 99 g/CO2/km. Along with the other pretty-nitty stuff, the standard equipment will also feature radar-based collision prevention system. Another standard feature is the Hill-Start assist system.

On this years 2011 Auto Shanghai Mercedes-Benz revealed their new vision about the A-class line. The 2011 Mercedes-Benz A-class concept is with radically changed design and idea.

The new baby Benz looks more like a sports car and it's turbocharged four-cylinder engine taken from the M270 supports it. The 155kW engine is equipped with a transmission deemed to be sporty, economical and comfortable.