Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG drops Edition 1 tag, RM347k

Mercedes-Benz  A 45 AMG (W 176) 2013

Some changes to the Malaysian-spec Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG for 2015 – the car made its local debut in October 2013 as a special limited-run Edition 1 model, and the run-out has been completed for the version. Replacing it in the model line-up is the “standard” A 45 AMG, which rolls in at RM346,888 on-the-road without insurance, two grand cheaper than the Edition 1 (RM348,888).

The reduction in pricing and the loss of Edition 1 badging doesn’t mean that the standard car is lacking – if anything, virtually all the equipment seen on the Edition 1 is found on this one, including the AMG Aerodynamics Package (with the larger front splitter, AMG rear aerofoil and additional flics on the front apron) and AMG sports exhaust system.


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Also continuing on are the 19-inch multi-spoke AMG alloys as well as the AMG Night Package, which dresses up the exterior mirror housings, side sill inserts, rear apron trim and front splitter elements in high-gloss black.

Omissions are thus minimal, made up of the running stripe decals and red accents seen on the exterior of the Edition 1, as well as the electric panoramic sunroof, the 2015 local-spec car making do without it. No mechanical changes, the M133 2.0 litre mill continuing on with 360 hp at 6,000 rpm and 450 Nm at 2,250 to 5,000 rpm, paired with an AMG Speedshift DCT seven-speed dual-clutch sports transmission.

Read our review of the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG, tested both on the road and on track.

Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG Edition 1

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Comments

  • lucky ordered mine before it ran out..

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    • Better get this than Iriz

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      • Same L0rrrr on Feb 17, 2015 at 2:31 pm

        I had seen Saga/Waja/Preve modded into Impreza, A4, RX8, GTR…

        Soon you will see Iriz with similar bumper and AMG plate at its back.

        Proton… The Power of Day Dreaming (in the car)…

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        • Ur Money Wasted (UMW) on Feb 17, 2015 at 3:19 pm

          Toyota also got the same thing,can find Vios/Innova/Camry with Lexus badge at the back. What adds salt to the wound,is that it has poor safety features putting people at risk. Uncle Same should be proud driving Toyota until he crash & the next time he wakes up in a bright place happy with his money,greed & peace

          Toyota…The Pursuit of Happiness (after death)

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  • Anti--Fuel-Price on Feb 16, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    Bila A200 and A250 CKD? hope can compete price war with BMW X1!!!

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  • therealmaserati on Feb 16, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Bonkers car. Test drove it b4 and it was phenomenal!

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Feb 16, 2015 at 8:37 pm

    less few words…less 2k…i can live with that

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  • Sam "Hailat" Loo on Feb 16, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Curious…? The stiff suspension that some people complained about, is it as stiff and lifeless as Perodua cars…? Lolx…

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  • KarTiN (Member) on Feb 16, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    What is more fun value overall, this or a used 997 gen2 C4S?

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  • seancorr (Member) on Feb 16, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    RM2k cheaper…but the pano roof costs a lot more than that…someone’s gonna get a bonus from the boss.

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  • Carrer (Member) on Feb 16, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    This beast is the car that many dreamt of, including me. I hope it will still be in production when I can afford it. For now, I should use a second-hand Kancil first.

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  • Drops 2k only ah? In parallel universe, where Edition 1 just released, add 15k…

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  • No more Value on Feb 16, 2015 at 11:31 pm

    Nice car, but need a hundred year to own it.

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  • Jimmy on Feb 16, 2015 at 11:33 pm

    Panoramic sunroof is a major equipment and it doesn’t cost 2k.

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  • wahdafah on Feb 17, 2015 at 2:43 am

    so rm348k drop to rm347k ,

    is a BIG DEAL?????????

    unbelievable , only in mercedes benz malaysia

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  • hoseiliao on Feb 17, 2015 at 2:45 am

    wow massive 1k !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    so how many will rush to buy it since it drop 1k ,

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  • I heard petrol price for RON 95 and Diesel will be up anytime by 0.20 cents. I do see gas price getting higher in the US in the last 2 weeks!

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  • Sam Lorrrr on Feb 17, 2015 at 9:27 am

    This is ah beng car with no RV. Only for those who got no money at bank. Rich one get an camry.

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  • Wow! really?! thats GREAT! best news so far this year from merc Malaysia.

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  • Ninja on Feb 18, 2015 at 1:43 am

    Honestly, I’d prefer the A45 without the Aerodynamics Package and those silly Edition 1 stickers. Looks more subtle.

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