Pricing details for
the A 35 4Matic hatchback and sedan models have been announced by Mercedes for
the Australian market. Local buyers looking to get behind the wheel of the
Mercedes rival to the Audi S3 will need to part ways with at least AUD 67,200 for
the hatchback and AUD 69,800 for the sedan. These prices exclude dealer delivery
fees and all on-road costs such as registration fees and stamp duty. Showroom
deliveries of the A 35 hatch will start next month, while the first sedans are
scheduled to arrive in October.
Aussie customers
who want something a little more unique than the ‘regular’ A 35 4Matic hatch
can opt for the Edition 1 that is painted Denim Blue metallic and includes gold
accents, an AMG aero package and AMG multi-spoke 19-inch wheels. The A 35
4Matic hatch Edition 1 also comes fitted with Black and Magma Grey upholstery,
polished aluminum trim, and AMG Performance Seats. In both cases, opting for
the Edition 1 package adds $6,990 to the sticker price.
Sitting under the
hood of the Mercedes-AMG A 35 is a 2.0-liter turbo four with 301 HP and 400 Nm of torque paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and
all-wheel drive. The car sprints to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and tops
out at an electronically limited 250 km/h.
Both versions offer
the same performance, so it’s a matter of personal choice and whether you need
the extra boot space. We’d probably go for the Sedan, as its shape looks a bit
more resolved to our eyes, but that’s just us.
