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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

W168 facelift

The W168 received a facelift in 2001 with updated styling and equipment while remaining the same basic hatchback model. This revised phase continued the European-market A-Class line, but it was still not offered in the United States.

2001–2012 W168 facelift U.S. market
Production 2001–2012
Body code W168
Body styles 5-door hatchback
Modifications 6
Modification Engine Power Transmission Drive Years  
mercedes-benz a 160
2001–2004
Gasoline · 1.6 L · 102 hp 5-speed manual Front-wheel drive 102 2001–2004 View details
mercedes-benz a 160 cdi
2001–2004
Diesel · 1.7 L · 60 hp 5-speed manual Front-wheel drive 60 2001–2004 View details
mercedes-benz a 170 cdi
2001–2004
Diesel · 1.7 L · 75 hp 5-speed manual Front-wheel drive 75 2001–2004 View details
mercedes-benz a 190
2001–2004
Gasoline · 1.9 L · 125 hp 5-speed manual Front-wheel drive 125 2001–2004 View details
mercedes-benz a 200 cdi
2001–2004
Diesel · 2.0 L · 90 hp 5-speed manual Front-wheel drive 90 2001–2004 View details
mercedes-benz a 210 evolution
2001–2004
Gasoline · 2.1 L · 140 hp 5-speed manual Front-wheel drive 140 2001–2004 View details