Mercedes-Benz to hatch new A-Class models

Mercedes-Benz is set to join the junior coupe and convertible ranks by developing more derivatives of its popular A-Class and CLA-Class.

The company's global boss Dieter Zetcshe has told Drive he is evaluating plans to produce more variants of its smallest offerings when all-new models eventually surface.

"We are not entirely finalised for the next generation of A-Class but so far it is more likely than not," he said.

Mercedes-Benz only this week launched its updated A-Class, a vehicle which will see duty until about the end of 2017. The range currently doesn't comprise any two-door versions or cabriolet versions, unlike its equivalent Volkswagen or Audi competitors: something Mercedes' is monitoring.

Mercedes' board member Thomas Weber said it would not be feasible for coupe or convertible versions of the current A-Class, but didn't rule out such products in the future.

"It is important to look at the volume behind different segments and how attractive different segments are. At the moment with the coupe and cabriolet models we have in our line-up we are absolutely happy," Prof Webber said.

"At the moment, my feeling is that … all niches are possible but at the moment we will focus our energy in different areas."