The new 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class compact hatchback is currently in works and has been caught testing wearing a camouflage.

Talking about the design, the automaker previewed the “Aesthetics A” sculpture just last month in Sindelfingen, Germany. It gave the audience a pretty good idea what they can expect from the A-class sedan. The spy shots of the A-Class compact hatchback show that the front profile of the car is pretty much the same as the sedan model.

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In terms of size, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class appears similar to the on-going A-Class hatchback, though the wheelbase seems to be a little longer. The increased wheelbase will result in spacious interior and storage space.

At the back, the horizontal taillights make the A-Class hatchback look wider and add to the overall elegant persona of the vehicle. Also, the side mirrors are now positioned on the doors for better visibility.

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Reports also indicate that the 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class compact hatchback will ride on the new and revised version of the current MFA (Modular Front-drive Architecture) platform. It will most likely carry an inline-4-cylinder engine mated to a dual-clutch transmission system. The official debut will take place sometime next year, however we don’t have any information of its arrival in the GCC markets.