The Mercedes-AMG A 45 facelift has also been introduced, alongside the updated W176 A-Class range. Already one of our firm favourites of recent times, the full AMG-flavoured A 45 uber-hatch now gets new looks and even more performance.
Let’s start with the exterior first. The reshaped front bumper now adopts the latest “A-wing” design featured on AMG’s latest C 63, E 63 and CLS 63 models, while the headlights are now LED High Performance items, upgraded from the outgoing model’s bi-xenons. A new set of multi-spoke wheels are features too.
Round the back, a new rear diffuser with four vertical fins and a striking lower spoiler takes charge, along with the revised taillights shared with the A-Class facelift range. AMG says these aerodynamic changes significantly improve the car’s aero balance, with a positive effect on handling.
Inside, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 (yes, AMG in place of Benz now) gets a new sports steering wheel. It benefits from the rest of the range-wide updates too, including a bigger centre screen (supports Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink from 2016) and re-profiled centre buttons.
It’s changes under the sheet metal that gets our blood running faster. The same 2.0 litre direct injection turbo engine gets massaged to offer 381 hp at 6,000 rpm and 475 Nm of torque at 2,250 to 5,000 rpm – 21 hp and 25 Nm up from the existing model. Zero to hundred now takes just 4.2 seconds, 0.4 seconds quicker than before. Top speed and fuel consumption ratings stay as before: 250 km/h and 6.9 litres per 100 km.
The AMG Speedshift DCT seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission gains shorter ratios in the third to seventh gear, to offer “even more dynamic acceleration in all speed ranges.” This is paired to quicker response and shift times to ensure better transitions when upshifting.
A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT
A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
Now standard is the AMG Dynamic Select driving modes, which is modelled after those on the AMG GT and C 63 AMG. Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Individual modes are offered to pre-set the handling characteristics of the A 45. The Comfort mode now includes a “sailing” function for cruising, while Sport + adds a “double-declutching” effect on downshifts.
New to the fore is the optional AMG Dynamic Plus package, which sharpens up the vehicle even further. The biggest addition is the inclusion of a mechanical front axle locking differential, which AMG claims significantly improves traction when driven hard. AMG Ride Control sport suspension is thrown in too, now featuring a two-stage adaptive damping adjustment.
The AMG Dynamic Plus pack also a fifth driving mode – Race. Ideal for track-use, this mode sharpens the response characteristics of the engine and transmission even further, while the standard three-stage ESP system switches to a “Sport Handling Mode” that allows wider drift angles.
Now doesn’t all that spell out wow for you?
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- A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
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- A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
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- A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
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- A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
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- A 45 AMG (AMG Exklusiv), Jupiterrot; Interieur Schwarz / RED CUT A 45 AMG (AMG Exclusive), jupiter red, interior black RED CUT
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A45 AMG, come to papa!!!
More and more dual clutch joining the VW and BMW clans. Later all breakdown by the roadside.
Torque doesn’t give you speed, even Myvi can overtake this for breakfast brunch lunch dinner supper
correct..spoiler pun mcm MYVI xtreme..
Banyak cakap kau, dahlah banyak orang modify Myvi nak jadi sangat Ferrari konon. Stop changing your statsla, it’s still a Myvi for god sake and the A45 is beyong it’s class. If you had to put a A45 and a “Ferrari” Myvi that is totally riced, the A45 would still look genuine.
Can’t even get the air cond vents with nice design want to make ricer version
Ptuih merc!
Reliability is not a pre-requite for luxury cars. That’s one of the reasons why toyotalexus is excluded from luxury cars list (I’m not saying it’s reliable neither)
DSG issue mostly on dry clutches not wet clutches.
Golf GTi dont have that issue..
ya, i don’t hear about dsg issue anymore nowadays. so it really had been resolved by vgm
My money is ready now… I’m also getting one of these as soon as it arrives our shore.
Trade in with your kancil?
How i wish i can afford this car… Oh and we’re still waiting for the M2. Work faster la BMW haiyaa
Really ? after come out, say can’t afford it. better shutup.
I love this car!!
I want to save all my money to go for this car!!
No clean diesel & no petrol version …
your big brother …
Another fast pontan car…skip!
381 hp is nothing la nowadays.. Even Wira 1.8 GSR can get 400 hp in early 2000’s. =p
Anyway, this A45 can surely fight even with GTR. Kuat kereta ni.
Pls la.. it doesnt belong to Wira. It was taken from Mitsubhishi. Buat malu saja. Lembu punya susu, Sapi dapat nama.
Wira GSR konon.. Ptuih…
The most powerful 2.0L engine in the world ever developed..yet. Am I right?
Nope, Even mere FQ400 evos got 400hp from their crappy 2.0L engine and list go on for limited editions..
even the earlier FQ360 still more powerful than that. cheaper, bigger with better handling.
Evo X FQ-400 (latest gen), 403bhp, 0-100 3.8sec
Golf R400 otwwwww
Golf R420*
The bodykits are a bit of an overkill but probably necessary given the power the AMG engine offers. But I gotta say, it looks stunning. BMW, your turn.
Looks like a front wheel drive based on engine transverse mount position
This time the turbo lag will rise from going to toilet for short business to having dinner before the turbo kicks in.
Front wheel drive with such a torque, the car will not be stable.
Such a high torque to go together with rear wheel drive.
How do you know? You ever drive one?
You think mercedes knows less than you? Lol this is an all wheel drive. Next time do some research.
since when A45 is FWD? faint….
Wow, 4.2 secs? Dats really ridiculously fast, a bmw m3 is 4.1 secs n dis is oni slightly slower than a m3
Close to supercar performance ledi
But I doubt that it’s going to be anywhere near the M3 on a track. It is still a stunning car though…
Will there is torque steer on this front wheel drive beast?
I think this beast is all wheel drive
To those concerned, the A45 is all wheel drive, not front wheel.
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