Mercedes-AMG has revealed the next-generation A45 hot hatch at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show! Here’s what you need to know…

The new Mercedes-Benz A-Class was introduced locally last year and while the recently-revealed Mercedes-AMG A35 can be expected in South Africa soon, the missing piece is the range-topping AMG A45, which has now made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The good news is that the new AMG A45 has been confirmed for market introduction in South Africa in Q4 of 2019!

The new A45 is visually differentiated from its A35 sibling with a striking Panamericana grille, quad tailpipes and bespoke ? alloy wheels.

You can read more about the Mercedes-AMG A35 here!

Power Outputs

The next-generation AMG A45 is a potent piece of machinery that will be offered in either standard A45 guise or as the more powerful A45 S. The standard Mercedes-AMG A45 will offer 287 kW and ? of torque while the more powerful AMG A45 S will pack no less than 310 kW and ? of torque developed from its turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine.

In standard form, the AMG A45 will accelerate from zero to 100 kph in ? while the AMG A45 S is slightly faster, achieving the obligatory sprint in ?. Top speed is limited to 250 kph?

The new A45 employs the latest AMG-Magna all-wheel drive system with electro-hydraulic actuation that’s able to direct all power to a single wheel if necessary. The A45 also now features a drift mode.

Interior details

As you would expect, the interior of the new A45 is decisively sporty with AMG sports seats and an AMG steering wheel providing the necessary comfort for the driver. The latest version of Merc’s highly-praised MBUX user interface makes its way into the A45 combining both the instrument cluster and infotainment system in one large display. The system can be operated using a trackpad or using voice control.

Other notable interior features include?

The new Mercedes-AMG is expected in South Africa inQ4 of 2019.

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