Can the MPV shrug off its awkward aesthetic and offer much more than an A-Class? The progressive metamorphosis of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, from cleverly packaged box-on-wheels into conventionally formed luxury hatch, is no doubt one of calculated execution. Not only has it seen the original 'baby Benz' become increasingly competitive against the established premium hatchback set, but the transformation has also granted its previously unloved B-Class sibling some much-needed breathing room, allowing it to fashion itself a more distinct, confident identity within Stuttgart's small-car line-up.
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