I'm surprised it took them this long. CLA will still be around though.

Mercedes-Benz to Kill Off A-Class Sedan for U.S. Market

 

A-Class - $33,950
GLA - $36,400
CLA - $38,200

Looks like they want the CLA and GLA to to be their entry level offerings now. I always thought the A-Class and CLA were a bit redundant.

 

I bet CLS is next on the chopping block. I actually expected that to have been killed before the A-Class.

 

The A-class sedan was actually selling quite well in its first year, but supply was dramatically cut in 2021 as it is the least profitable model and the chip shortage had them funneling their supply elsewhere. Ola is generally trying to get Mercedes out of low-margin vehicles and this market was an easy market to exit for the A-class without impacting profit much.

The CLS might actually live out the rest of its lifecycle as it sells at a premium compared to the equivalent E-class. It only has 2 years left.

 

One more small sedan overwhelmed by the small-crossover market.

To be honest, though, I don't think we will be missing that much. It was (by Mercedes standards) somewhat of an El Cheapo product that was never really intended for the American market.

 

Oh no, such a horrible loss! *sarcasm*

 

Should have nothing below C-class in the first place if you ask me ...

 

A class was a cute car. Both sedan and hatch. Still can’t believe Mercedes has two FWD sedans Also thing some of the A class models were made on Mexico. Anyway, agree that MB should have nothing below the C-class as it just cheapens the brand.

 

 

The A-Class that I saw in Mexico and wanted here but had to settle for the sedan later,

 

I actually see quite a few of these A class sedans and I think it looks quite attractive (better than the first gen CLA). Anyway, they made great loaner cars.

 

The CLS53 has already been killed off for the U.S. market, so I have my doubts that the CLS will survive for much longer. Those who want a more premium E-Class would spring after the AMG GT 4-Door, which the CLS sits awkwardly between, especially now that the 4 Door offers the GT43.

 

Stunning looking Mercedes

 

This isn't just about cross overs. The A-Class is a really small car. For the money an A-Class costs, once you add a few options, a loaded Accord/Camry/etc. makes a lot more sense. Frankly, the A-Class is just a dilution of the MB brand.

 

The little Mercedes FWD crossovers don't much for the brand either. Mercedes has had cheap stuff for their brand for a long time, you just don't see it in America