The Mercedes-Benz A-Class boasts some of their most popular models ever made. However, recent reports from Automotive News state that the compact sedan line is likely to leave the lineup after 2022. Falling demand for cars means that something has got to go, and it's sad to know the A-Class range is the one to bite the bullet.

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The Expectation

Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2019
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The expectation of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class range, which hit the market in 2019, was to offer young buyers the chance to purchase a Mercedes-Benz without breaking the bank. Seeing as most Mercedes-Benz cars were within the mid-range price, they were not accessible for all customers.

However, with the price point for the A-Class range being set at $30,000, the manufacturers had an assumption that the line would "do really, really well... for us", said the then-Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Dietmar Exler ahead of the launch in 2018. Yet, the falling demand for compact sedans meant that the A-Class line is struggling. The current hot models are crossovers and SUVs, which the A-Class is not. Hence, it is fighting an uphill battle, and it seems that the best thing to do is remove it from the Mercedes-Benz range.

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The Result

Mercedes-Benz A-Class axed
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After its initial launch in 2019, the A-Class saw sales of 17,641. Yet, just one year later, sales fell by 47% as only 8,108 A-Class models went up for sale. Even though the 2020 model saw upgrades, such as a User Experience multimedia system and 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, the model still didn't see much love.

The reason for the A-Class leaving the lineup after 2022 is simply because of lack of demand and Mercedes-Benz wanting to focus on upmarket models that will be more profitable for both the dealer and the manufacturer.

For the future of the Mercedes-Benz compact car range, the GLA compact crossover will take over as the new entry-level model. It won't be long until the A-Class is gone for good, so if anyone is a fan, they will want to get moving fast to secure a Mercedes-Benz deal for under $30,000.

In summary, it is a shame to see the A-Class leave the Mercedes-Benz lineup, but no company wants to stock a car that simply cannot sell. Sedans struggle to sell anymore, so it isn't a huge surprise that the A-Class range didn't perform.