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Who is the Mercedes-AMG A45 S a good car for?
What is the Mercedes-AMG A45 S like to drive?
Tech features in the Mercedes-AMG A45 S
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Is the Mercedes-AMG A45 S a good car?
The Mercedes-AMG A45 S is the pinnacle of hot hatch motoring. This is no boy racer, with its 4-cylinder engine with TwinScroll turbocharging produced in series it delivers an astounding 310 kW and 500 Nm and will reach 0-100 in just 3.9 seconds. With this being the AMG derivative of the A-Class, there are many AMG-specific trim features such as the front grille, wider air dams, rear spoiler and diffuser, twin exhaust pipes and arch filling 19" twin-spoke wheels shod in Pirelli Trofeo tyres.
Who is the Mercedes-AMG A45 S a good car for?
The Mercedes-AMG A45 S is a good car for individuals that enjoy a sporty and dynamic drive that is not only luxurious but technologically advanced.
Is the Mercedes-AMG A45 S a good first car?
With high power levels and a setup suited to dynamic driving, the A45 S may not be best for inexperienced drivers.
Is the Mercedes-AMG A45 S a good family car?
Even though the A 45 S has a decent-sized boot and rear seats, it is actually more suited to a driver and passenger only with very little space for rear occupants.
Is there a Hybrid Mercedes-AMG A45 S?
As this is a sports model there is no hybrid model available.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
There is most certainly a massive amount of performance potential to take advantage of in the latest hot A-Class. Its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine produces 310 kW and 500 Nm of torque. The incredibly fast 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system allows it to get from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds thanks to a launch control function. The acceleration is scarcely believable from a hatchback while the in-gear punch feels like you’re driving a car fettled with by an aftermarket tuner, in a good way.
Sean Nurse - AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Mercedes-AMG A45 S like inside?
Mercedes have made the interior of the A45 S sporty yet welcoming. There is a definite trend towards the race side, with deep race seats, carbon fibre and brushed aluminium trim and most of the tech options leaning towards sporty driving.
Style
The AMG DNA runs deep in the A45S with carbon fibre and race-inspired brushed aluminium trim. Body-hugging seats covered in ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre in black with yellow topstitching are a perfect match to the sporty exterior.
Tech features
- AMG Track Pace
- AMG MBUX Cockpit infotainment system
- AMG Ride Control
- 3 Stage ESP
- AMG performance seats
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Mercedes-AMG A45 S?
The cheapest Mercedes-AMG A45 S is the base model - prices usually start from R 1 300 943
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How much does it cost?
Mercedes-AMG A45 S hatch 4Matic+. R 1 300 943
Mercedes-AMG A45 S hatch 4Matic+ AMG Edition 55 R 1 519 143
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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