Mercedes-Benz A-Class production extended until at least 2028

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Mercedes-Benz will continue producing the A-Class hatchback until at least 2028, despite earlier indications that it would be phased out by the end of 2025.

The revised timeline marks a shift from previous statements by CEO Ola Källenius, who had announced that both the A-Class and B-Class MPV would be discontinued as part of the brand’s streamlined compact car strategy.

The original plan focused on four next-generation compact models based on the Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA): the CLA, CLA Shooting Brake, GLA, and GLB—each to be offered with both internal combustion and electric powertrains.

However, sources now suggest that the A-Class will remain in production for up to three more years, with an upgraded version in the works.

Production of the A-Class sedan ended earlier this year. Performance variants like the A35 and A45 AMG hatchbacks are expected to be discontinued, as their 2.0-litre turbocharged M139 engines do not comply with the forthcoming EU7 emissions standards. A timeline for their withdrawal has not yet been confirmed.

Manufacturing of the A-Class is expected to shift to Mercedes-Benz’s Kecskemét plant in Hungary, as the current production site in Rastatt, Germany, is being retooled to accommodate the next-generation CLA and CLA Shooting Brake.