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The A 250 is powered by a direct injected, turbocharged 2.0 litre petrol inline-four, producing 155kW of power and 350Nm of torque.It’s a ripper of an engine and, thanks to the deletion of the centre silencer, sounds rorty. Peak torque arrives early, and there’s loads of pulling power below 2500rpm.The real party begins though when you engage Sport mode and wind the tachometer past 4000rpm. An overboost function delivers a 10kW bump in peak power for 30 seconds at a time, making the A 250 Sport a 165kW machine.Acceleration can be surprisingly ferocious, and in Sport mode the throttle response is razor-sharp. There’s very little turbo lag, and power delivery is more linear than some other turbo four-pots of recent experience. The A 250 Sport comes standard with a seven-speed twin-clutch automated manual, dubbed 7G-DCT by Mercedes-Benz. There’s no manual option in Australia, but with the 7G-DCT, there’s arguably no need for one.Gearshifts are smooth and take-off from standstill is ...

Harmonizes the Bold & Advanced design concept and fully equipped with smart driving technology Extensive standard safety features and eco-friendly with Eco Assist, Econ Mode, and E85 fuel support More convenient to make more space in the cabin with One-Motion rear seatPrices start from 1,164,000 Baht, now available at Honda showrooms nationwide   Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. has announced a bold move ahead in the Thai automobile market with the launch of the all-new Honda CR-V, a sport utility vehicle (SUV) that has been wholly redesigned from the front to tail. The new-generation 2012 Honda CR-V comes complete with a strong and premium design, advanced technologies and an extensive range of standard safety features, while providing sedan-like driving comfort. It is also environmentally friendly with the ability to handle E85 fuel and provides greater fuel efficiency with Eco Assist and Econ mode. The all-new CR-V is the ninth new model ...