No generation is ever the same as the one that went before. Each has its own distinct dreams and desires. The trend these days is: not to follow any trends. People want to find their own way and develop their own style. It was these people we had in mind when we built the new A-Class.

Why not live according to the pleasure principle AND listen to the voice of reason?

The bad part about making any decision is that you only end up with half of the deal. It always seems to be a question of "either/or". But it's different with the A-Class. It only knows about the "and" part of the equation, combining aspects which always seemed to be incompatible - a design which appeals to the heart and the head, a compact size with a spacious feel, attractive looks and a practical nature. Plus it's now available in 3-door and 5-door format. All in all, the A-Class is a car you'll decide on for reasons of pleasure - because that's the sensible thing to do.