Mercedes AMG Announces A45 AMG

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Fresh details of the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG, the most affordable AMG model to date, have been revealed today by UK magazine AutoCar. The A45 AMG will be pitched as a direct rival to Audi RS3 and BMW M135i models. According to AutoCar, the engine is being developed by AMG engineers in Brixworth, England.

It should feature Mercedes-Benz’s turbocharged 2.0 liter four-cylinder petrol engine with 330bhp and more than 295lb-ft of torque. Coupled to the engine should be a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox with a specially tuned Haldex-style multi-plate clutch. All-wheel drive with a rear bias will be key to the A45 AMG experience. Expect 0-100km/h times of around five seconds.

Technical features will include an automatic stop/start function and brake energy recuperation. The A45 AMG should get a unique chassis set-up when compared to the A250. It will use the same MacPherson strut with new bushes, wider tracks, firmer springs and dampers, larger diameter anti roll bars and a reduced ride height. Expect the three stage AMG electronic stability program to feature too.

In terms of exterior details expect a redesigned front bumper, AMG grille, wider front fenders, carbon fiber effect mirror housings, wider doors sills, a roof spoiler, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser element and distinctive chromed tail pipes.

Expect the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG to cost around 40,000 euros pre tax. Expect an official unveil later this year with sales starting early 2013.

330hp, AWD, 7 speed dual clutch and will sell for around $40k cdn if the A class makes it here. Sign me up!

Expect to see the drivetrain in the CLC/CLA 4 door coupe when it gets released this fall as well.

[bulaian]

Wow for 40k that's a steal

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[flipstah]

OMGOMGOMGOMG, my new daily!

[Kg810]

I like the internals of the car, but not completely sold on the looks yet, specifically the lines of the car.

[KRyn]

Awesome, hopefully it will turn out to be a looker.

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Originally posted by flipstah
OMGOMGOMGOMG, my new daily!

Wait till you see the CLA/CLC45 AMG 4 door 4 seat coupe. Confirmed for north america and using the same drivetrain, it'll be untouchable on price.

Baby CLS AMG for $50k that you can drive year round.

[sputnik]

Mercedes Matrix!

[Kg810]

Will this actually make it into Canada? I can't seem them releasing it here when its two competitors aren't sold here either.

[darthVWader]

If it's really around 40-50k then I'm in

[rage2]

Originally posted by sputnik
Mercedes Matrix!

old A is more of a larger smart car.
new A is more closer to the VW Golf, Audi A3.
B is more closer to the Matrix. My gf has one, and it's like driving a fast Matrix lol.

Originally posted by Kg810
Will this actually make it into Canada? I can't seem them releasing it here when its two competitors aren't sold here either.

The A Class was redesigned from the ground up to be more targetted towards North American markets. At this stage, MB has only said it intends to bring the new A to North America.

Here's the old A class, which wouldn't have sold well at all in the US market:

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Originally posted by rage2


330hp, AWD, 7 speed dual clutch and will sell for around $40k cdn if the A class makes it here. Sign me up!

I'll believe that price when I see it in a showroom.

[arian_ma]

even a GTI costs more

[cam_wmh]

Expect the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG to cost around 40,000 euros pre tax. Expect an official unveil later this year with sales starting early 2013.

Originally posted by rage2



330hp, AWD, 7 speed dual clutch and will sell for around $40k cdn if the A class makes it here. Sign me up!

Expect to see the drivetrain in the CLC/CLA 4 door coupe when it gets released this fall as well.

€40K over there yet $40K here? I agree in US $ not CDN $. That's Golf R territory, which are sold out, and that's a lowly VW in comparison. Sure hope you're right though. The A isn't even on MB Canada's website, yet it's on the US. With Audi not bring over the A3 Avant, this is a solid replacement.

[Disoblige]

This source says the A45 AMG will not be offered in North America (as assumed), but maybe the CLC AMG is as close as we're going to get if we're getting the CLC here. Maybe they're wrong though.

Much rather drive the A45 AMG.

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/05...-amg-is-a.html

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2

Wait till you see the CLA/CLC45 AMG 4 door 4 seat coupe. Confirmed for north america and using the same drivetrain, it'll be untouchable on price.

Baby CLS AMG for $50k that you can drive year round.

AMG is pulling out more beauties more and more each day! Drool.

Originally posted by cam_wmh



€40K over there yet $40K here? I agree in US $ not CDN $. That's Golf R territory, which are sold out, and that's a lowly VW in comparison. Sure hope you're right though. The A isn't even on MB Canada's website, yet it's on the US. With Audi not bring over the A3 Avant, this is a solid replacement. [/B]

If it's 40k Euros, that's about $50-55k CDN? Still very good value for AMG performance.

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Originally posted by cam_wmh
€40K over there yet $40K here? I agree in US $ not CDN $.

Originally posted by flipstah
If it's 40k Euros, that's about $50-55k CDN? Still very good value for AMG performance.

Cars are more expensive in Europe, hence the numbers are pretty much straight across. For example, the base price of my car:

EUR 115,430
USD 105,000
CAD 111,000

Canada prices are actually lower than USD prices. Canada had some standard features that were options in the US and Europe. Taking those options out, CAD pricing would've been closer to 103,000.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by rage2


Cars are more expensive in Europe, hence the numbers are pretty much straight across. For example, the base price of my car:

EUR 115,430
USD 105,000
CAD 111,000

Canada prices are actually lower than USD prices. Canada had some standard features that were options in the US and Europe. Taking those options out, CAD pricing would've been closer to 103,000.

Well if I use that particular ratio, the A45 would be around $mid 35-38k in Canada! Nice.

[Kg810]

Originally posted by rage2
The A Class was redesigned from the ground up to be more targetted towards North American markets. At this stage, MB has only said it intends to bring the new A to North America.

Does that include the A45 AMG model though? I hope you are right because this will be as close as we can get to an Audi RS3 sportback in North America.

I'm going to remain skeptical because of the reports I've read not one of them states the A45 AMG will be sold in NA. They only mention the CLA45 AMG coming to NA.

And as far as pricing I've read anywhere from £32,000 to £50,000 so I'm going to remain skeptical on the price as well haha.

It makes sense in my mind that only the CLA/CLC45 AMG will be sold in NA because that is exactly what BMW and Audi are doing. They are not bringing their top of the line hatch/sportback to NA but will offer variants in the form of small sedans and coupes.

[Neil4Speed]

Very cool, funny to see MB to be officially saying "fuck it" to their traditional naming nomenclature.