The 'extensively facelifted' car is said to look 'younger' and be more environmentally friendly than the car it will replace, and will include a start/stop system in A 150 and A 170 models, which reduces fuel consumption by up to 9 percent when driving in city traffic.
The car got its world premiere in 1997 and two million have been sold.
Changes include new-look headlamps, a redesigned bumper and radiator grille, and new individual wheel designs.
Mercedes-Benz has also revamped the design and technology of the B-Class, launched three years ago. The four-cylinder engines now burn up to 7 percent less fuel than previously.
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