First registered – 13/11/2018

The A200 feels really tight, the steering is quick and accurate, and the AMG-Line suspension is firm but not uncomfortable at all. The performance is really impressive for such a small engine. The 1.3-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder produces 120bhp of power and 250Nm of torque, with a quoted 0-100 time of 8 seconds. It feels quicker than that, especially in that 0-50 range that you use around town.The A200 has engine stop/start, works smoothly and is hardly noticeable in action. There’s blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert which are very useful safety features. The auto parking function works well and is quick and easy to use. Generally everything is very well implemented.

The outside looks good, but inside is where the A200 really wows you. And it’s those twin 10.25” screens that are the dominating feature of the dash. They look fantastic, merged together into one super-wide gloss-black strip. They’re clear, hi-res, with great contrast, and update smoothly enough that they’re as easy to use as traditional analogue instruments. Multiple displays and configurations are available, all configured using either the trackpad in the centre console or two mini thumb trackpads on the steering wheel. It’s intuitive to use, and easy to find what you want. Because so much is done via the screens, the dash has a simple and clean layout, with three large circular vents dominating the centre section. These vents are particularly solid-feeling and give a real impression of quality when you adjust them.The flat-bottomed steering wheel is clad in leather and has a nice thick, chunky feel to it. There are quite a few thumb controls on the wheel – all made of metal, with a nice solid feel. They quickly become easy to use without needing to glance down, and both screens and their functions are easily controlled using the little trackpads. The AMG-Line heated sports seats are leather-trimmed with suede centres, and have good side bolsters to hold you in place when cornering. The suede is also pretty grippy and adds to the feeling of stability when cornering. The seats look excellent, with integrated headrests and red stitching picking out details.There is one feature that some might think is rather unusual but we think its very clever called – Seat Kinetics set the journey length (short, medium, long), choose a front seat, and the car will periodically adjust the seat position as you drive, moving the seat back, height and angle seemingly at random. It’s really strange, but I’m sure would help stop you getting a numb bum if you’re on a long journey.The rear seats match well, with a similar look, and matching integrated headrests.There’s a good-sized 370 litre boot, with some hooks at the side and a power socket for your accessories. Lift up the boot floor and there’s a slim storage area and a subwoofer integrated into the floor. The boot lid has reassuringly chunky handles, at both sides, with little hooks on them to hang things from.

Standard features include 225W sound system with 9 speakers and a sub, ambient lighting, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, climate control, satnav, wireless phone charging, directional indicators, keyless start, reversing camera with dynamic guidelines, auto wipers, 18-inch alloys, Active Parking Assist, cruise control, heated electric mirrors, LED headlamps auto lights, parking sensors (front and rear), Active Brake Assist with semi-autonomous braking function, adaptive highbeam assist, brake drying function and Hill Start Assist, 9 airbags, ABS, Blind Spot Assist, Brake Assist System, Cross wind Assist, ESP with ASR, Lane Keep Assist (active), and Traffic Sign Assist.

I think the A200 is a great looking car. The AMG Line kit definitely helps, with those two-tone 5-spoke wheels, and lowered suspension. The overall look is smart, but classy. Again I think the AMG kit helps here as it adds some extra trims, and deletes some of the chrome, which can look a bit too fussy. The angled lights look just aggressive enough, and fat twin exhausts complete the look at the back. If you think this might be the next car for you please don’t hesitate to contact ourselves for anymore information or a viewing.