Is Mercedes-Benz making the A-Class obsolete?

I am told that Mercedes-Benz is killing off the A-Class. Is this correct, or are they simply facelifting it and upgrading it?

Asked on 21 March 2011 by DM, via email

Answered by Honest John
They will be replacing it next year with a more conventional A-Class. The same is happening to the B-Class later this year.
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