Mercedes A-class facelift review, test drive

Should I buy one?

At Rs 24.95-25.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) the A-class is your ticket to the Three-Pointed Star club, and what a ticket it is. For it to draw buyers out of their sensible executive sedans and seven-seat SUVs in the same price range, it has to tug at their heartstrings and win over their emotional, rather than their rational side. It certainly looks the part, and when you get inside, you’ll feel you’ve got your money’s worth – at least in the front seat. We wouldn’t go so far as to call it the last word in driving enjoyment, but it’s decent fun from behind the wheel. For self-driving owners looking for a compact luxury car with not too much concern for space and practicality, the A-class is a great pick.