Why it's UK's biggest seller, and world's most ridiculous roundabout. Mercedes A Class Review.

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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 AMG Line review, this model is the 2018 to 2021 hatchback and was the UK's biggest selling premium car in 2020! We find out why. Luxurious, refined and rammed with tech, Howard Ritchie puts Mercedes’ MBUX infotainment system through its paces and attempts Swindon's infamous ‘magic roundabout’. Can the cutting edge augmented reality navigation display give him a helping hand?
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Written and Produced by Howard Ritchie
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@sakichugouken2474 5 жыл бұрын

probably your are more than 2 m tall man. I am 1,87 m tall and can easily fit behind myself in this car, something i couldn't say for the previous generation. Rear passenger space is by no means bad

@HaultRxst 5 жыл бұрын

Really.? You could clearly see that the front seats were so far back

@xRaWYT 5 жыл бұрын

As an A-Class owner i can say that NO-ONE has ever had an issue with the space in the back - when the front 2 seats are positioned normally, theres more than enough space in the back - the boot also is massive for a hatch back. Performance is amazing - handling and speed alike.

@interceptor-ss8kb 5 жыл бұрын

To be fair its a small car you don't expect it to have masses of space. If you wanted rear space you would buy an E-class, obviously you would need more money aswell as the E-class is a few steps up in class. 😂

@xplode2006 5 жыл бұрын

Hault Rxst i am 1,85m and i fit perfectly on the rear seat so you are right

@xRaWYT 5 жыл бұрын

Ruben Reyntjes he also sets “hey mercedes” up to fail with everything

@lfcmarkeb7124 3 жыл бұрын

@@xRaWYT me neither, my 220d 4matic no issues with adults in the back at all. he clearly has an agenda

@rifle 5 жыл бұрын

That roundabout looks like a nightmare

@scaBAMMM 5 жыл бұрын

6:34 "1:34pm" Says 16:53 on the dash, brilliant

@TheShibbybear 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very entertaining and informative. Smashing it!!!

@wouter0207 4 жыл бұрын

What a pleasant review to watch! Genuinely liked it! Well done! 👏

@darkmatter6714 5 жыл бұрын

You’re a natural presenter. Comfortable, easy and fun to watch. You should be on Top Gear.

@MikePhilbin1966 Жыл бұрын

This is so well done... this bloke! Love it.

@leasingdotcom Жыл бұрын

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@hopelbsfreely 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2020 A220 with the AMG and Night Package and I love it!

@aaronmills3105 5 жыл бұрын

A class is the best in class ...love it however my second choice would have to be the Volvo v40 😍

@rasoolabeditabar3143 5 жыл бұрын

your vids are awesome man Keep it up!!

@MikePhilbin1966 Жыл бұрын

03:45 Swindon is... never mind. (Love that!) However, Swindon is blessed with Gorgeous Countryside... if you're ever out walking.

@dubaigeek1988 2 жыл бұрын

With all these amazing technologies the boot is manual which shocked me

@toms_garage 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@edbredin6406 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review and fun to watch, i wil be getting one next year but Sedan version, if this virus is gone

@robcousins231 5 жыл бұрын

I love the fact he was arguing with the voice control system! He’s hilarious. I love those little looks he gives the camera.

@BobMonkeypimp 4 жыл бұрын

I own an a200 AMG line. I found myself arguing with the voice control on the first day I bought it. I've now set it to only listen via the toggle on the steering wheel, much less frustrating.

@FarObserver 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review of the saloon version?

@joemalone9380 Жыл бұрын

i had a test drive in a 2001 series and really enjoyed it . dog is lovin the electric seats . thanks for uploading

@abiolaO2541 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the A Class , nice presentation

@handwrittenhysteria 5 жыл бұрын

I'd heard of that roundabout but never seen it in action. Actually had a nervous twitch at you trying to navigate it while being shouted at by the sat nav lol

@mrafeht 5 жыл бұрын

Handwrittenhysteria - I used to live in Swindon and there are two ways of using this roundabout. I used to go round the mini-roundabouts on the outer edge of this one huge roundabout that is in the middle, this was a good way to navigate your way round and it was easy to come off as well. The brave ones would use the large roundabout in the middle, it was quicker but more difficult to exit.

@RogerBaileyOnCars 5 жыл бұрын

Just putting this out there:- No one does car reviews better than Howard Ritchie

@jedmorrow106 5 жыл бұрын

not even you Roger Bailey :-))

@thezanzibarbarian5729 5 жыл бұрын

@@jedmorrow106 - Ouch!! :-))...

@nickcarvell2713 5 жыл бұрын

could not agree more. This made me laugh out loud but was still informative. How is this guy not on top gear

@sohailalrahi1047 5 жыл бұрын

No one beats Mat Watson

@L77yma 3 жыл бұрын

This review of the A-Class always makes me laugh, got to go visit Swindon 😂

@evanubi5 5 жыл бұрын

Honest review

@Ishfaqw731 4 жыл бұрын

Come to the magic roundabout in Hemel Hempstead and you are in for a treat!

@petermitchell6348 5 жыл бұрын

Is there an audio option with this car?

@DanielGomez-to8ui 11 ай бұрын

Hola, increible tu video jajaj, consulta, estoy viendo un A200 AMG Line diesel 2021 con 17 mil kilometros...lo recomendarias? saludos desde Chile

@kingcobbra51 3 жыл бұрын

How low are the front seats compare to the 1 series?

@55johnno 3 жыл бұрын

good review apart from the rear seat legroom, there is plenty! i often have 4 adults in my A180 and the rear passengers comment on having loads of room in the back! seems some people drive almost lying down..

@Snowisa 25 күн бұрын

Mine too!

@steve37ist 5 жыл бұрын

its actually a small high pressure turbo

@imaginationphotography7057 5 жыл бұрын

He’s only gone and done it again. Great video, humour and all the features of the car in great detail. Looks great

@paulhunt1079 Жыл бұрын

Having been on the Magic Roundabout it's got to be about the severest test of a sat-nav system, but that was hysterical!

@zlatan4920 5 жыл бұрын

Which colour option is this?

@adrianoakes152 8 ай бұрын

Mate, you have such a great presenting style. But! You didn't cover the amazing ambient lighting. The best thing about this car

@peteburbridge4049 Жыл бұрын

Thank you..!!

@thezanzibarbarian5729 5 жыл бұрын

Freddie is the star of the show today!! :-))... As for the cars interior voice control. I have the same problem at home with my Alexa "intelligent speaker". I ask her to do something, and she queeries it. I ask her to clean the car, and she queries that too. So now I've resorted to asking my missus to do things too. Now that's not gone so well for me as I thought it might have. If truth be told. I'm currently upstairs in the bedroom... That's where she's sent me. Not sure if it's as punishment or to keep me away from visitors who might query the "recent" bruising that I have aquired? For the A class itself. Probably the best small car in the World. As Clarkson might say. Which is where Howard should be!! TopGear for a TopBloke and top presenter :-))...

@adamwright2415 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh I can’t wait!

@noshpetunia 5 жыл бұрын

2:44 What he meant to say was that there *are* 30 different engine choices.

@DANOGMAKAVELI786 5 жыл бұрын

best reveiw by far\

@AlexN0me11 2 жыл бұрын

How much was the insurance excess if the yearly insurance cost was £288?

@ajdexter4195 4 жыл бұрын

I really want one, good job I have been saving ;)

@albertocoutinho5703 Ай бұрын

What is best choice this or cashqai

@andrewsalmon100 5 жыл бұрын

Is this odd? My 2008 a class has voice control which was an mb option. Voice control is very useful.

@EasyAchiever65 5 жыл бұрын

my 2011 e class has it too

@edbredin6406 5 жыл бұрын

Top class Review, I am going to get one in 2020, but i have a back problem and am afraid it might be to low down

@Buzzshot_GW 5 жыл бұрын

I also have problems with my back and this car really didn’t help at first. I have managed to adjust the chair to be slightly more supportive of my lower back

@edbredin6406 5 жыл бұрын

@@Buzzshot_GW Thanks for the update

@abazdarhon 5 жыл бұрын

What a pleasant review. Might switch from carwow for a change. Well done 👍

@xgja33 5 жыл бұрын

Is there any way to upgrade my e class os to this a class version?

@nemanjamaksimovic1263 5 жыл бұрын

What E class do you have?

@dmrai5596 4 жыл бұрын

VW MK7.5 golf GTi, BMW 3 series Shadow edition or this A class???

@zephyr7 5 жыл бұрын

I would gladly take this over tye golf

@reecea5432 4 жыл бұрын

Having been to the magic roundabout once, I can safely say it's hell on earth.

@chrisosborne6896 3 жыл бұрын

Lived local for a few years. If you tackle each part as a separate roundabout it makes it far easier to navigate through 👍🏻

@clairehoare8764 5 жыл бұрын

I got one love it

@charleswatson5313 Жыл бұрын

It took my Mercedes dealer six days to replace a tire, under warranty, no courtesy car and paying two and a half times the online price for it. Lovely car though.

@charleslawsongill6156 4 жыл бұрын

Is there much difference between the 2019 model and the 2020 model??

@RedPMD 2 жыл бұрын

Basically no difference. Its the same car from 2018 resold in 2022.

@welcomecreator7653 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my wife one. We love it

@maxmorris4562 3 жыл бұрын

still all good?

@skenginmyblazer8190 2 жыл бұрын

He’s in my hometown Swindon!

@RTilly91 5 жыл бұрын

I had one of these as a courtesy car for 2 weeks. Drives fantastic but way too much technology and constant accidentally swiping on the steering controls and the mouse becomes tedious in the end. Couldn't wait to get back into my 2014 a-class.

@davec8730 2 жыл бұрын

yeah! we're all out to buy an old car.

@Quagmire925 5 жыл бұрын

Its an Austin maestro for 2019! “Please fasten your seatbelt!”

@NP-mm2oj 4 жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the colour?

@v88dicky32 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. I'll have mine with the lovely 1.5 diesel from the Clio / Juke / Sandero please 😫

@Aron-ru5zk 5 жыл бұрын

V88 Dicky lmao

@mrafeht 5 жыл бұрын

The voice control in my Volvo is useless as well .

@OscarVidal4057 3 жыл бұрын

more of freddie please !

@benjaunceyyy 5 жыл бұрын

I only just got my A Class last April, it's an 18 plate but I regret not waiting an extra few months to a year for the new model... Oh well

@thecoolguy775 5 жыл бұрын

Ben Jauncey you probably got it for a considerably lower price tho

@benjaunceyyy 5 жыл бұрын

@@thecoolguy775 I checked and it's around £30 more per month so considering I'm still at uni I guess I'm not too bothered because it's an extra £360 I'm not spending each year

@thecoolguy775 5 жыл бұрын

Ben Jauncey I see. I’ll be going to uni next year and I’m considering the new gen a class.

@benjaunceyyy 5 жыл бұрын

@@thecoolguy775 Yeah trust me A class is such a great place to start! They're amazing to drive and the interior is just perfect to be in every time you drive.

@MJNGaming 5 жыл бұрын

I have a face lift 66 A45 and I honestly think the dash and interior is miles better in the previous gen to the new one.

@Buzzshot_GW 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah coz ur stuck with the shit one lol

@davec8730 2 жыл бұрын

i knew many cortina drivers that said their car was better than the sierra that replaced it.

@Skunkwerx Жыл бұрын

I agree. I have just bought a 16 plate facelift Amg-line.. The interior is truly beautiful. I looked at the new A class but I really hate everything being on a screen.. I prefer analogue dials..

@MrGayle_ 3 жыл бұрын

The tech is amazing

@sharmina5933 3 жыл бұрын

Can someone tell me does the ambient light option come with all new amg or just the premium ones? Also is the a180 executive or a200 executive better? Thanks

@danielejacot2895 3 жыл бұрын

It may depend the country you live... In Switzerland the ambient light is optional (and it's also included in the premium package) A200 is better than A180, it's more fun to drive apparently

@sharmina5933 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielejacot2895 I got mine. A200 premium package. Thanks 😊

@darwenrover8910 5 жыл бұрын

Great review as always Howard. Lovely car no doubt, but one can't help but think that the design of (the interior and exterior of) this latest A-Class will age terribly years down the line.

@BobMonkeypimp 4 жыл бұрын

I own an A200 AMG line. You have to see the interior in person to truly appreciate it. I watched a tonne of videos before I drove one & the videos just don't do it justice. One thing that shocked me when I first test drove it is how much bigger the car is in person. It makes a Golf look tiny & the rear seat space is much bigger than this guy lets on. I'm 6'2" and I could fit in the seat behind my driver's seat.

@davec8730 2 жыл бұрын

why is that?

@NorthernsoulBoy63 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased one . Had a jaguar xe beforehand and loved its look but the interior was mmmm the Mercedes isn't as beautiful but interior is better

@kevinghateh1151 5 жыл бұрын

The backseats have plenty of legroom, I have the new a class. You have put the seats as far back and as low as they go. You should have the seat in your ACTUAL driving position. My dad is 6 foot 3 and when he drives I can sit comfortably behind him.

@Aron-ru5zk 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Ghateh and how tall are you?

@kevinghateh1151 5 жыл бұрын

M’ aiq I am 6foot

@dimitrikreserve1943 5 жыл бұрын

Not real review. I have a 160 petrol with the sport seats and when they are placed for me (1m83) an adult can comfortly sit behind me!

@rayaanshaikh5830 5 жыл бұрын

I've had one of these when the C class went in for a pano roof issue. A250 4-matic - yes very quick but also very boring with no sense of speed. Yes it does look good, and the interior is flashy but the quality is poor compared to something like an A3. Rear seat space is definitely an issue too - its got about the same as my coupe which is disappointing

@davec8730 2 жыл бұрын

a3 no electric folding mirrors, no rear camera, appalling breakdown history.

@Tom-uk2ow 5 жыл бұрын

This roundabout looks like good reason to start civil war. Your rewiews are probably in top three in europe.

@leasingdotcom 5 жыл бұрын

Top three. We're happy with that.

@acchaladka 5 жыл бұрын

Leasing.com A little too honest that one. 🤔. I like you SO much, HR. Also, the Mercedes is fine if you don’t have friends or children, so don’t do that.

@chriscars3578 4 жыл бұрын

I brought a 2019 one and the M box gone faulty after 4 months still waiting to have it fixed this is the trouble with all this technology 😡

@skyliner3387 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, the most beautiful and cute dog

@spellbound4383 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the older version too much screen tech for me

@brendangarvin7787 5 жыл бұрын

Isn't it basically a Renault Mégane/Nissan Pulsar underneath?

@JohnGuidetti751 3 жыл бұрын

No entry level A180/200 engine is shared from that group but A220 A250 all mercedes.

@ionetwofarq1673 3 жыл бұрын

Why are people complaining about rear seat room and looking at a compact sedan

@KeithBalante 5 жыл бұрын

Netflix and chill 😂

@snuggles03 4 жыл бұрын

Did he really say “30 different engine choices”? 🥴🥴🥴

@austinbates5007 4 жыл бұрын

Ima get one and ima make it look oc nice

@njt937 3 жыл бұрын

This or the new A3

@Underhills 4 жыл бұрын

Makes the interior in the more premium C-class look outdated. The exterior on the latter model i heaps better tough.

@robertconnors2343 3 жыл бұрын

Until you realise the materials used in the a class don't feel anywhere near as premium as the c class.

@Underhills 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertconnors2343 Well, there's a substantial prize difference so there has to be something separating them after all, or else it would feel even worse for the C-class owners. But the C-class is in serious need of an interior update, particularly the front console with the display and all. It doesn't look the part at all inside, the A-class is so much better in that department. Shouldn't be like that. It's like someone had premium values in mind for the exterior but used an old obsolete design language for the interior.

@RedPMD 2 жыл бұрын

Best car ever.

@adamchase1517 5 жыл бұрын

Does it still have the annoying jerky gearbox

@Rayman96 5 жыл бұрын

Interior is exceptional, the exterior matches an updated Kia Cerato

@interceptor-ss8kb 5 жыл бұрын

Interior is nice but the rest of the car does absolutely nothing for me. Way too small for me aswell.

@SagaAcademica 5 жыл бұрын

Is this still a renault megan? ....

@Jahmed5635 4 жыл бұрын

Do you do leasing for 18/19 year olds?

@AB-eb6is 4 жыл бұрын

Jubair Ahmed leasing is easy, but can you afford the insurance

@mikehawk120 3 жыл бұрын

Look at da baybay, hop in mah belly. Lol

@isakwendesten4695 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t want one. It reminds me of an Mazda...

@ahmadmohamad6384 5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes the music gets too loud and your fighting over it to talk to us

@newnorth1100 5 жыл бұрын

Love the PEUGEOT ENGINE Mercedes.

@BobMonkeypimp 5 жыл бұрын

The engine is designed in conjunction with Nissan & Renault but built by Mercedes.

@JohnGuidetti751 3 жыл бұрын

@Spanish Silver Its not a peugeot engine

@ou6775 5 жыл бұрын

nice review man but my mum just caught me smoking hash so now i’m fucked

@mariusvranceanvirixDerTod 5 жыл бұрын

Lovvveeee ittyt

@antwonefernandez7554 4 жыл бұрын

Dr fox has lost a bit of weight hasn’t he.

@aacmove 5 жыл бұрын

35k before you get what you want.

@pippipster6767 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t

@damiancox7276 5 жыл бұрын

This car is Premium Plus, with the optional navigation augmented reality - which all adds considerable cost. Rear seats - seem fine to me? My A35 is super quick and feels bigger than an S3 inside, would recommend an A Class.

@swanblake 5 жыл бұрын

Too much tech for me. I like to drive and fwd based Merceds is not where its at

@Deepscore 5 жыл бұрын

Soon to be seen (in white) being driven 6 inches from your rear bumper as you drive at the correct speed (20 or 30) within your suburban housing estate, because you’re ‘holding them up’!

@scoopermg8226 5 жыл бұрын

Very true. It will be the base spec model too.

@jazzip2989 5 ай бұрын

only the amg in these get the true Mercedes engine.... otherwise its a Renault dressed as Mercedes...interiors are nice though

@JT-nk8gv 5 жыл бұрын

Love the interior hate the exterior it almost looks like an Audi now previous facelift model exterior looks hundred times better and more iconic Mercedes design

@FabriceTo 5 жыл бұрын

The front is okay but the back looks like a f. KIA Cerato!

@davec8730 2 жыл бұрын

@@FabriceTo have you got a kia?