MBZ A-Class plug-in hybrid gauge cluster
Last week, Mercedes-Benz showed off what to expect from
its next-generation
compact luxury cars' interiors. Upon closer inspection, the photos also
revealed an A-Class plug-in hybrid is forthcoming.
Virtuel Car first noticed the small detail and
published the images on Tuesday. Looking closely at the interior teaser image's
all-digital gauge cluster reveals a battery icon and a range readout just below
it. Comparing it to the E350e plug-in hybrid, the gauge is basically identical.
The display reads 36 kilometers (22 miles) of range remaining with about 75
percent of the battery's power remaining. Some quick math pegs a full charge to
last 50 kilometers (31 miles).
Interior design of next-generation MBZ compact cars
We know the new interior design, which is vastly improved
over the current compact cars, will first show up in the next A-Class.
Specifically, the A-Class hatchback will receive the luxurious cockpit first,
though it won't be sold in the United States. Spy shots already revealed the
compact hatchback ahead of its debut in pre-production
form. An A-Class sedan, which the
brand will sell in the U.S. as a roomier but possibly less sporty alternative
to the CLA, will arrive shortly thereafter and boast the markedly improved
design. The next-generation CLA and GLA will see the same treatment. The brand
promised greater outward visibility in the next A-Class as well thanks to
slimmer roof pillars.
2018 MBZ A-Class hatchback spy shots - image via S. Baldauf/SB-Mediem
Mercedes-Benz has gone all-in on electrification for its
future cars. By 2022, the German luxury marque's entire portfolio will feature
some sort of electrification. Whether 48-volt mild-hybrid systems or more
complex electric powertrains find their way into future Mercedes cars is
unknown. We do know the brand's "EQ" nomenclature will denote purely
battery-electric cars. The first will be the EQC electric
SUV.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1114025_mercedes-benz-a-class-interior-photo-teasers-tip-plug-in-hybrid-model
by Sean Szymkowski
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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