INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH
New Mercedes A45 finds the Goldilocks zone
AMG’s new hyper hatch and its CLA brother get class-beating power and a smoother ride
01 August 2019 - 05:06
The previous version established itself as king of the hill in the hot-hatch league with its 265kW/450Nm outputs, so the new Mercedes-AMG A45 had plenty to live up to.
And speed-wise it has delivered. With up to 310kW and 500Nm of snarl under the bonnet, the new car once again outguns all rivals. The car that comes closest is the Audi RS3 with its 294kW and 480Nm, while a VW Golf R doesn’t even feature in this hyper hatch zone with its 228kW and 400Nm...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.