Best small car over $35,000
The Mercedes-Benz A250 4Matic was the standout in the category this year, as its customary BMW 1-Series rival was in-between models at the time of testing.
Winner: Mercedes A250 4matic
Variant: A250 4matic Engine: 2.0 litre turbo petrol Transmission: 7-speed automatic ANCAP Safety Rating: 5 stars
When needed, acceleration is rapid.
Runners up
Second place went to the Hyundai Kona Highlander and the Hyundai Ioniq Premium placed third.What sets it apart from the rest
The 5-door Mercedes hatchback elegantly combines premium quality and refinement with a rewarding driving experience that will generate plenty of smiles. Drivers can choose between comfort and sport modes with a noticeable difference between the 2. A category-leading safety score rounds out this impressive package that is light years ahead of the previous A-Class in almost every aspect. Although the A250 4Matic is a compact car, there’s enough rear legroom and head space to comfortably accommodate average-size adults.Key features
- An unrivalled mix of premium quality and refinement
- A rewarding driving experience that will generate plenty of smiles
- Category-leading safety features
- Well-contoured front seats with a wide range of adjustments
- Strong, progressive performance from the petrol turbo engine
- Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel-drive system
Drivers can choose between comfort and sport modes with a noticeable difference between both.