What we like

The A-Class’s dual-screen infotainment system is very impressive and we like the amount of space you get in the front of the cabin. It’s composed on the motorway and the plug-in hybrid system offers some impressive fuel economy figures and a 51-mile electric-only range.

What we don’t like

You can tell where Mercedes has cut corners in the cabin, as some of the materials feel a bit cheap. Headroom in the rear is limited, too. More worryingly, owners are complaining about poor build quality and faulty interior technology, which doesn’t stand the car in good stead for when it hits the used market.

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