The 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 L 4MATIC has just been
introduced at the Shanghai Auto Show. Designed exclusively for the Chinese
market, the vehicle offers the same level of performance of the regular A35
Sedan but offers improved interior comfort.
Whereas the standard Mercedes-AMG A 35 has a
wheelbase of 2729 mm, the A35 L’s wheelbase measures in at 2789
mm. That’s not a great deal longer but it will offer rear-seat
passengers slightly more legroom, something which is very important amongst
premium car buyers across China.
Powering the A35 L is a 2.0-liter turbocharged
four-cylinder engine with 302 hp at 5800 rpm and 400 Nm of torque.
Like the standard model, this grunt is sent through an AMG Speedshift
seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and an AMG Performance 4MATIC variable
all-wheel drive system. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
and hits a top speed of 250 km/h.
Production of the sedan will be handed by Beijing
Benz Automotive Co, the joint venture between Daimler and Chinese partner BAIC
Motor. All A35 L 4MATIC models come equipped as standard with the AMG Night
Package. The car also includes 19-inch black alloy wheels, an aggressive rear
diffuser, and a prominent spoiler on the trunklid.
In the cabin, the sedan incorporates the car
manufacturer’s latest MBUX infotainment system, just like all other A-Class
models. The A35 L 4MATIC is also equipped with a fully digital instrument
cluster which can display important information such as G-Force and Engine
Data. It can also be customized depending on what driving mode the car is in.
Mercedes-Benz hasn’t said how much the Mercedes-AMG
A35 L 4MATIC will set back Chinese buyers.
