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Report: Mercedes-Benz Set To Axe A-Class Hatch And Sedan

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Mercedes-Benz is reportedly set to axe both the A-Class Hatch and Sedan range come 2026. Their demise was fuelled by recent debut and impending arrival of the new third-gen CLA saloon and its planned offshoots.


After having its production cycle extended by two years, it looks like the Mercedes-Benz A-Class compact sedan and hatchback range will be axed as planned. The recent debut of the new CLA compact saloon confirms this move as the three-point star marque simplifies its range too.

Evidently, the third-gen CLA compact saloon, which will also see both electric (EV) and hybrid powertrain choices readied, is set to succeed the A-Class Sedan. The A-Class hatchback, on the other hand, will reportedly not see a direct successor once production ends in 2026.


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The new CLA is set to directly succeed the A-Class sedan, whereas the A-Class hatch will not see a direct replacement.


This plan was long hinted since the Concept CLA Class in 2023 where Mercedes-Benz confirmed plans to develop just four new compact cars from the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform base said concept – and eventual production version – debuted and underpinned.

Besides the CLA saloon and a planned shooting brake twin, the other three MMA-based offshoots expected include two new crossover SUVs – presumably the next-generation GLA and GLB  models – plus an all-new ‘baby’ G-Class. In turn, this leaves no room to develop a new hatchback offshoot.

Concurrently, this also signals the end of the B-class MPV model, which rides on the same Mercedes-Benz MFA platform as the current A-Class sedan and hatch, outgoing CLA, as well as both the current GLA and GLB crossover SUVs. Additionally, the model’s axing is also likely driven by its slow sales.


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Current GLA (left) and GLB (right) crossover SUVs pictured. Their successor will be developed as offshoots of the new CLA.

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Current Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback in Mercedes-AMG A45 S 4Matic pictured.


Ultimately, the move sees Mercedes-Benz reducing complexity of its line-up by downsizing its compact cars range from seven to just four instead.

Closer to home, the A-Class Sedan is presently locally assembled (CKD) by Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) at its plant in Pekan, Pahang. Its variant includes a base A200 Progressive Line, A250 4Matic AMG Line, and a much hotter AMG A35 4Matic performance range-topper.


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