Spy Shots – Mercedes A-Class Facelift – the whole range

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is about to come in for a round of updates, as evidenced by prototypes spotted on multiple locations across Europe. The current A-Class arrived in 2018 as a 2019 model. We should see the updated version introduced in 2022 likely as a 2023 model.

The prototypes are only lightly camouflaged, which makes sense for an update. There looks to be revised fascias at both ends, plus a revised front grille with a new mesh pattern. It also looks like the centre of the grille, where the Mercedes logo would normally sit, will house a sensor for the electronic driver-assist systems. It’s possible the sensor will be integrated with the logo in the updated A-Class.

It isn’t clear at this stage what powertrain changes are planned – if any. Again available will be the A35 from AMG in both, hatchback and sedan guise, and it will continue to pack 302 hp. The A-Class hatchback also comes in A45 and A45 S grades in most markets, delivering 382 and 416 hp, respectively. An updated version of the A45 hatchback is also out testing. With any luck, the sedan body style will also receive the A45 treatment with this update.

Don’t look for a battery-electric A-Class, though. Mercedes had planned to launch an electric A-Class at one point but decided to focus on crossover body styles instead, hence the reason it has launched the GLA-Class-based EQA and GLB-Class-based EQB.