At yesterday's opening of the IAA 2023 Munich Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Kaellenius presented to the world the Concept CLA Class. Presented as a design concept, it is not yet ready for production but it’s a preview of how the next generation 2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA will look like. More importantly, the Concept CLA Class also presents the first product to ride on the company’s new MMA architecture. Short for Mercedes Modular Architecture, MMA will replace MFA II, the current platform t
Fashionable young urban professionals have swarmed the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and for good reason – it's a quietly brilliant car that serves a tantalising tease of what's there to achieve at the top of the brand's range. Overview: Mercedes-Benz A200 Sedan (V177) Price RM 238,888 Engine 1.3L turbo four-cylinder Transmission 7-speed DCT Power 163 PS @ 5,500 rpm Torque 250 Nm @ 1,620 - 4,000 rpm 0-100 km/h 8.4 seconds (claimed) Origin CKD Pekan, Pahang Jostling for customers hasn't been easy for it
Previously in June this year, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launched the V177 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan facelift. The A250 variant, initially estimated at RM 264,000, is now officially priced at RM 263,888. Just to recap, prices start from RM 238,888 for the A200 to RM 263,888 for the A250. Both are locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) as before. The A200 gets a 1.3-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine (M282) with 163 PS and 250 Nm, while the A250 has a mild hybrid system with a 2.0-litre turbocharged
Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to unveil a new concept car at this year's IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany. This concept car is said to provide a glimpse into the future of the Mercedes-Benz Entry Segment. As part of the company’s strategy to redefine its product portfolio, the concept car will mark a step in Mercedes-Benz's journey towards an all-electric future. Details are still hidden, but the teaser image of the concept car hints at a sleek sedan design, with its elegant silhouette and a s
To be clear, the headline above doesn’t mean that familiar names like Cycle & Carriage or Hap Seng Star will cease operations. No, the Mercedes-Benz dealers that you are familiar with will continue operating from their existing premises. The difference is that they will soon be re-designated as Mercedes-Benz retail partners, not dealers. In a press statement released earlier this evening, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said its dealers are expected to transition into a new agency sales model in Septembe
Four years has passed since the V177/W177 (code for sedan and hatchback, respectively) Mercedes-Benz A-Class first entered markets globally; and this week marked the facelifted model's entry into Malaysia. It's fair if you didn't catch the changes right away - they're as subtle as can be on the outside; anything but mechanically. With prices now starting from RM 238,300 for the A200 and an estimated RM 264,000 for the A250, both locally-assembled sedans (CKD Pekan) see a circa RM 3,000 and RM 4,
Alongside the launch of the facelifted 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 S and the regular non-AMG A-Class range, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) also launched the 2023 Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan facelift. As before, the A35 Sedan facelift is locally assembled (CKD) with an estimated price of RM 354,000. Like the A45 S, the A35 Sedan gets revised front headlamps, the AMG-specific (Panamericana) front grille and with the AMG emblem instead of the Mercedes star with a laurel wreath. In addition, a new front apron an
Three new Mercedes-Benz compact cars dawn upon us today, headlined by the Malaysian launch of this duo: the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A200, and the 2023 Mercedes-Benz A250 AMG Line, both in sedan bodystyle. Prices start from RM 238,888 for the A200, to an estimated RM 264,000 (pending government approval, CKD cars entitled to excise tax rebates depending on local content value) for the A250. Both are locally-assembled (CKD Pekan) as before. Changes across the board encapsulate minor stylistic updates t
Fresh off the dual AMG-EQ introductions last week, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is set for another double whammy as they're gearing up for the local launch of the facelifted 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (V177) sedan along with the spicier 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 (W177) hatchback as well. They're revealed in a series of teasers on the company's Facebook page, though a launch date for both the regular car and the hotted-up AMG variant hasn't been specified at point of publication. What could the updat
Mercedes-Benz to intentionally cut global sales volume - to sell less cars, but at higher average selling prices Entry-level compact car models to be cut from the current 7 models to 4 Remaining 4 models to be sold at significantly higher prices, with 25 percent reduction in market share Mercedes-Benz has once again confirmed that it will be cutting down its range of compact car models – now totaling 7 – to just 4 models, as the company shifts its focus to grow sales with higher profit margin hi
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