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available from the beginning of 2016. This smartphone
friendly feature supports navigating, telephone and the
sending and receiving of both text and email messages,
functions which allow for work to be dealt with even on the
go, in a safe and easy way. An even larger display, measuring
8 inches, is introduced to the model, featuring menus with
animated designs and visual depictions.
Made to be even more intuitive, the A-Class has revised
assist systems. The new Collision Prevention Assist Plus is
improved from the previous versions, with the addition of
partial autonomous breaking to avoiding rear-end damage,
ensuring safety on the road.
What’s more, maximum comfort is another guarantee
from this new and improved model. Drivers are able to
switch the vehicle characteristics through the touch of a
button due to the new Dynamic Select feature, modifying
the transmission, engine and steering to suit the driver’s
preference. The feature allows for the four driving modes,
“Comfort”, “Sport”, “Eco” and “Individual’’, to be
activated through a button on the upper control array.
This radical development from the last series is sure
to provide a thoroughly comfortable journey, and the
diamond grille, LED high performance headlamps and
sahara leather interior will impress any clients that join you
for the ride. A great investment for any business looking to
expand with the addition of a company car, isn’t it time you
took an A-Class for a test drive.
Corporate Sales Supervisor
for the Robinsons Fleet
Department, Zoey Williamson,
discusses the benefits of the new
look A-Class
1. For you, what feature of the new generation A-Class
makes it so suited to be a company car? In my opinion
the standard feature ‘Collision Prevention Assist Plus’ gives
company car drivers a feeling of ease. The system gives
the driver a visual warning if a vehicle in front is too close
and upon detecting the danger of a collision, an acoustic
warning is deployed.
2. How do you think the model’s multimedia functions,
such as smartphone integration, will add to the customer’s
experience?
The facelifted A-Class is the first Mercedes Benz model
to become available with comprehensive smartphone
integration. As of 2016 there will be Infotainment systems
available that will support telephoning, navigation and
audio, as well as being able to receive and send SMS and
emails.
3. What developments has the model seen since the
preceding series and how does this suit the needs of
businesses?
The facelifted A-Class will have reduced emissions down
from 98g/km to 89g/km. The drop in emissions drops the
109hp A180d SE down one tax band to 16% which makes
it even more attractive to company car drivers.
4. What does the new A-Class offer to allow maximum
comfort and ease?
Mercedes Benz has introduced a new feature to the A-Class,
namely the ‘Dynamic Select Handling Control System‘.
The system allows the driver to choose from a number of
modes using a centre console controller, giving options of
Comfort, Eco, Sport or Individual. The Individual mode
allows the driver to set their own driving preferences which
can be tailored to their individual needs.
A CLASS
ECONOMY
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