Eye-catching features at the sporty, wide rear end include the two twin tailpipe trims measuring 90 mm in diameter. And the distinctive diffuser look with four vertical fins. The striking design is completed by the AMG spoiler lip on the roof spoiler finished in the body colour.

Optional 48.3 cm (19") cross-spoke forged wheels and red-painted brake callipers round off the powerful package. After all, the power of the newly developed AMG 4-cylinder turbocharged engine needs to be applied to the road as effectively as possible.

The distinctive front apron, the AMG-specific radiator trim and the bonnet with the striking power domes clearly distinguish the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ from the Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC.

Another of the clear distinguishing features: the wide front track with flared wings. The "TURBO 4MATIC+" lettering here catches the eye right away and leaves no doubt: this is a Mercedes-AMG A 45 S model.

The new Mercedes-AMG A 45 S is as sporty on the inside as they are on the outside. The MBUX multimedia system with instrument cluster, featuring three different display designs including Supersport mode with a large rev counter, is made for performance. The optionally available AMG Performance steering wheel complements this perfectly.

The AMG TRACK PACE virtual race engineer is included as standard in the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ with hard-disc navigation and Widescreen Cockpit. The AMG menu with additional information such as gear indicator, Warm-up menu, Setup menu, G-Meter, Race Timer and engine data is available in all Mercedes-AMG A-Class models.

Yellow highlights throughout the interior of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ underscore the vehicle's motorsport character. The optional AMG Performance seats upholstered in ARTICO man-made leather/DINAMICA microfibre in black with yellow topstitching are a perfect match.

As the most powerful series-produced 4-cylinder engine with twin scroll turbocharging, the newly developed high-tech power pack continues in the tradition of its predecessor. It is a true performance champion with 310 kW (421 hp) and 500 Nm, which accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. It takes the larger AMG high-performance brakes with red-painted calipers to tame this sort of power.

The new AMG Performance 4MATIC+ with AMG TORQUE CONTROL enables motorsport-like performance. Two separately acting clutches on the rear axle allow fully variable torque distribution to each of the rear wheels exactly as required. This is particularly noticeable in the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ when the standard-fit Drift mode is selected.

The RACE START function gives you optimal acceleration from a standing start. The partial ignition interruption during upshifts and automatic double declutching during downshifts ensure an emotional sound, especially in S+ mode.