Dressed in colorful camouflage, the Mercedes-AMG A45
follows in the footsteps of A35 but features a more aggressive exterior with a
panamericana grille and a four-tailpipe exhaust system. The model also appears
to have unique alloy wheels and the same rear wing as the A35.
While the teaser video isn’t too revealing,
Mercedes-AMG CEO Tobias Moers has already confirmed an assortment of details
about the upcoming model. Chief among them is the fact that the car will use an
all-new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces more than 395
hp. This means the model will have at least 95 hp more than the A35.
Besides featuring a more powerful engine, the A45
will have an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission instead of the A35’s
seven-speed unit. The combination of more power and more gears should enable
the A45 to easily beat its little brother which can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 250
km/h.
The A45 will come equipped with a
standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive system. However, there will be an all-new drift
mode which is similar to the one used on the Mercedes-AMG GT Four-Door Coupe. If that wasn’t impressive enough, Moers has
previously said the car’s chassis will be an “unbelievable” improvement over
its predecessor. The car also promises to be more rigid and comfortable than
the outgoing model.
