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Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 S 'Final Edition' now in SA

Mercedes-AMG is giving its iconic four-door coupé a high-voltage send-off. The CLA 45 S 4Matic+ ‘Final Edition’ has officially arrived in South Africa, but if you want one, you’ll need to move fast.

Automotive News2 min read

Only 15 units of this exclusive special edition have been allocated to the South African market, marking the pinnacle of performance for the compact AMG stable.

'Final Edition' styling

Every one of the 15 units destined for local shores is finished in Night Black paint, contrasted by yellow accents.

  • Exclusive wheels: The edition rolls on 19-inch AMG forged wheels in a cross-spoke design, finished in matte black.

  • The details: Look closer, and you'll find yellow AMG logos on the mirror covers, "45 S" decals on the doors, and wheel hub covers featuring a yellow laurel wreath.

  • Night package I & II: These come standard, ensuring the radiator struts, badges, and tailpipes are finished in sophisticated black chrome and high-gloss black.

Four-cylinder power

Under the hood sits the crown jewel of Affalterbach: the M139 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. It remains the most powerful series-production four-cylinder engine in the world.

Hand-assembled under the "One Man, One Engine" philosophy, this powerplant delivers a staggering 310kW and 500Nm. Paired with the lightning-fast AMG Speedshift DCT-8G transmission and the fully variable AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel drive, the performance figures are elite:

Performance MetricSpecification
0–100 km/h4.1 Seconds
Top speed270 km/h (limited)
DrivetrainAMG Torque Control with Drift Mode

Interior

Inside, the "Final Edition" continues the "dark-mode" theme with vibrant yellow highlights. The AMG Performance seats are wrapped in a mix of man-made leather and microfibre, featuring "45 S" embroidery on the headrests.

To remind you of its rarity, a "45 S Final Edition" emblem sits on the centre console, while the AMG door-sill panels illuminate with yellow lettering to welcome you into the cockpit.

Pricing

Exclusivity of this level comes at a premium, but it includes the peace of mind of Mercedes-Benz's comprehensive service coverage.

  • Price: R1 721 234

  • Includes: 5-Year / 100 000 km Maintenance Plan.

With only 15 units available nationwide, this "Final Edition" is destined to become an immediate collector's item for the AMG faithful.

Author - Sean Nurse

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more

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