Top 5 Mercedes-Benz A-Class accessories to spruce up your ride

 

by Ané Theron

The 2019 AutoTrader Car of the Year, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, is one desirable premium hatchback. Being a German car, you will undoubtedly want it to spec if with a few extras, despite it already coming well equipped, and with options for speccing some cool features at no extra cost. But if we had some extra money to spend, here's what we would add...

1. Panoramic sliding sunroof, R 15 200

To allow for an A-Class cabin that feels more spacious, you can bring more light and brightness into the interior with this sliding sunroof.  You can slide the sunroof to any position that works for you, giving you the ideal amount of sun or fresh air, without feeling too drafty or being too noisy.

2. Burmester surround sound system, R 10 200

If you're a music aficionado, the brilliant Burmester system with its high performance speakers will make you feel like you're in the front row of a live concert, if that is what you prefer. The decorative Burmester speakers also look gorgeous and add to the overall opulent ambience.

3. Driving Assistance package, R 30 000

Take the stress out of driving by speccing this package that comprises the latest in semi-autonomous driving. Components of this package consist of:

• Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
• Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
• Active Speed Limit Assist
• Active Steering Assist
• Active Emergency Stop Assist
• Active Lane Keeping Assist
• Active Lane Changing Assist
• Active Blind Spot Assist
• Evasive Steering Assist
• PRE-SAFE® Plus
• Route-Based Speed Adjustment

However, the font passenger airbag deactivation function needs to be specced with this package and it costs an additional R1 800.

4. Parking Package, R 14 000

Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC will look for a suitable parking space and will then help you to steer into it autonomously. No more embarrassing moments trying to parallel park and not getting it right the first time, as the A-Class will do it all for you. (This package includes the rear-view camera.)