Released by the automaker and shared by
MBPassionBlong, the images reveal an AMG-branded front grille with a couple of
chrome inserts, and LED-infused headlights. It really
does look as though this is actually the upcoming A35, a hot hatch that
Mercedes will position right underneath the A45, but not before celebrating its
world premiere in 2018 Paris Auto Show.
We know that Mercedes-AMG’s
rival to the likes of the Audi S3 Sportback will get a sporty exterior
aesthetic, making it look more aggressive than your usual A-Class models –
albeit toned down compared to the A45 and rumored A45S/A50, with the latter two
featuring the Panamericana grille too.
In terms of power, the car should launch with a
2.0-liter four-banger, with turbocharging and EQ Boost technology. The output
should be in the region of 300 PS and 400 Nm of
torque, just like the assembly found in the latest E350 Coupe and Cabrio.
Performance wise, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG A35 will
probably need some 5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, and
it’s likely to have an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. The quoted source believes that
customer orders for the hot hatch will commence shortly after its premiere in
Paris, with the first units to be delivered from December.
