Mercedes-Benz Car Mechanics: 2019 A-Class Sedan

Mercedes-Benz Car Mechanics: 2019 A-Class Sedan

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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a fabulous entry level vehicle for those wanting a dependable luxury brand. Our Volks Affair Mercedes-Benz service and repair specialists in Melbourne are excited to see the 2019 A-Class Sedan will be offering some cutting-edge technological features.

Spotlight on the 2019 A-Class Sedan

German car specialists say that Mercedes-Benz is continuing on its mission to attract young, tech savvy drivers by offering sleek, sporty and tech packed vehicles. The latest models will meet consumer expectations by including advanced features such as driver-assist and voice-controlled infotainment systems.

Mercedes-Benz manufacturers have proudly claimed that the new A-Class Sedan

is the most aerodynamic production car in the world. Consumers are used to the A-class hatchback, but Mercedes-Benz has revised the A-Class and is launching an A-Class sedan (due to launch in Australian in 2019). This classy addition to the Mercedes-Benz brand is set to attract a younger demographic and pit itself against Audi and BMW drawing first-time buyers with this entry-level model.

‘Hey Mercedes’

Voice controlled technology is a must for a luxury vehicle. Our Mercedes-Benz service specialists are happy to see the A-Class will come with MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience). This infotainment centre has advanced voice recognition software to interpret natural speech patterns. It has a dual screen 7-inch high-resolution setup. Mercedes-Benz is definitely keeping on trend with the inclusion of this intuitive technology.

This compact sedan will have the distinguishing large front grille. It is 4549mm long, 1796mm wide and 1446mm tall. It will have a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission and dynamic driving options. You can choose between sports, eco, comfort or individual driving modes.

Driver-Assist

With driver-assist fast becoming an expected feature in luxury vehicles, our Mercedes-Benz service mechanics list some of the features we can expect with driver assist.

  • Lane-change assist
  • Lane-keeping assist (the steering wheel pulsates to warn you)
  • Automatic emergency braking
  • Forward collision warning
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Rear collision detection when the car is still (this means that brakes will be automatically applied if rear collision is detected. This will prevent you from being pushed into traffic if a car misjudges the stopping distance at a traffic light.)
  • Vehicle to Vehicle communication – cars can share data in real time

Independent Mercedes-Benz Service Specialists

If you’re in the market for a luxury German vehicle or you’re already the owner of a top German brand, then you need to ensure your car is kept in good condition. Volks Affair is an independent vehicle service and repair centre in Melbourne. We are German car specialists who offer a genuine Mercedes-Benz dealership alternative. Our car mechanics are experienced and dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the latest German engineering. If you would like to know more about our service, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Mercedes-Benz and Henry Rollins

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