Pune: India’s largest luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz today strengthened its AMG
portfolio with the addition of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+, ‘World's most powerful
turbocharged four-cylinder engine series production car’, which also is India’s fastest hatchback
ever. The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ embodies the AMG brand motto of ‘Driving
Performance’ and sets new standards for design innovation and top-class performance raising
the vehicle dynamics and the sporty driving experience to a level previously unimaginable in
the New Generation Cars.
Tuned for out-and-out performance, the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+’s reinforced body shell,
powerful engine, range of driving modes from ‘drift’ to ‘race’ and reworked suspension
combined with its distinctive sporty looks makes the driving experience unmatched in the
luxury performance segment. The much-awaited new Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC+ was
launched by Martin Schwenk, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. The
fastest hatchback of India will be available at all Mercedes-Benz dealerships across the country
and at Mercedes-Benz India’s online store.
Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said, “We are
strengthening our A-Class portfolio with the launch of the new Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+
which is the fastest hatchback in the country. With the launch of the most powerful and most
dynamic new generation sports car in our portfolio, we are strongly reinforcing the importance
of this segment in our overall growth strategy. India’s fastest hatchback is a thoroughbred
performance machine eagerly awaited by our AMG customers and performance purists. The
introduction of the A 45 S 4MATIC+ underscores our commitment towards introducing the most
desirable products from our global portfolio for our discerning customers in India.”
Key product features of Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+:
Reinforced body shell: Developers at AMG extensively reinforced the body shell, as it
provides the basis for the precise self-steering characteristics, as well as track and camber
stability, especially when driving at high speed
0-100 kmph in 3.9 seconds: The four-cylinder turbocharged motor ensures extremely agile
performance, sprinting from zero to 100 km/h in only 3.9 seconds. The top speed is
electronically limited to 270 km/h. Apart from its performance figures, the new engine
impresses with its immediate response
New engine design features: The new engine excels with numerous intelligent design
features. This means the turbocharger and the exhaust manifold are now positioned at the
rear, on the side of the firewall when viewed from behind. The intake system is therefore
positioned at the front. This configuration allows for the flattest possible and most
aerodynamically advantageous front section design as well as vastly-improved air ducting
Higher torque at low engine speed: The new twinscroll turbocharger combines optimum
responsiveness at low engine speeds with a high power in the upper RPM range. The result
is higher torque at lower engine speeds, and extremely good responsiveness
Use of NANOSLIDE Tech: To reduce friction between the pistons and cylinders, the linings
are coated using patented NANOSLIDE technology. This gives the linings a mirror-like
surface for minimal friction, making them twice as hard as conventional grey cast-iron
liners and therefore much more durable
One-man one engine: The new engine is entirely assembled by hand. To this end, a newly
designed production line was constructed in the AMG engine factory in Affalterbach.
Mercedes-AMG has raised the "One Man, One Engine" principle at the factory and taken
Industry 4.0 processes to an innovative level, reflecting the latest findings in ergonomics,
material flows, quality assurance, sustainability and efficiency. On the road to
implementing Industry 4.0, AMG's hand assembly operation likewise follows the vision of
"smart production"
AMG TORQUE CONTROL: The extremely dynamic driving experience in a completely new
dimension is greatly assisted by the fully variable all-wheel drive included as standard. The
secret is AMG TORQUE CONTROL in the new rear axle differential: this has two
electronically controlled multidisc clutches, each of which is connected to a rear axle drive
shaft. In this way, the drive power can not only be completely variably distributed between
the front and rear wheels, but also selectively between the left and right rear wheel
AMG DRIFT MODE: The A 45 comes with Drift mode, which makes "power sliding"
possible for even more driving pleasure
AMG SUSPENSION: The new AMG suspension with specific spring elements and the new,
frequency-selective shock absorbers provides the basis for high directional stability and
highly dynamic cornering characteristics with low body roll
6 AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving Modes: These driving modes, "Slippery", "Comfort",
"Sport", "Sport +", "Individual" and "RACE" allow a wide spread of vehicle characteristics,
from comfortable to dynamic
Innovative RACE START: The inclusion of RACE START enables optimal vehicle
acceleration from a standstill
AMG PERFORMANCE PACAKAGE: Race Track performance with AMG Performance
Package with top speed up to 270 kilometers
The AMG Track Pace: This is the personal racing engineer, function integrated into the
MBUX multimedia system, to specifically analyse and improve driving ability.
Exterior design:
The new Mercedes-AMG A 45 4MATIC+ is even more distinctive than its predecessors. For the
first time, the compact class now also features the AMG-specific radiator grille, a clear indicator
of AMG Performance family membership. The aerodynamic bonnet, with powerdomes, multibeam
LED headlights create the impression of a striking and powerful car. The wider front
wings, flared wheel arches and AMG alloy wheels also accentuate the imposing presence. These
create space for the wider front axle, and underline the athletic appearance. Two round twin
tailpipes (90 mm diameter) and the wide rear apron characterize the rear view.
Interior features:
With its sporty appointments, the high-quality interior creates a close, personal connection
between man and machine. The driver and front passenger are seated in an active position on
contoured AMG sport seats with firm lateral support. The standard upholstery as a combination
of black ARTICO man-made leather and DINAMICA microfibre is timeless, and creates typical
AMG highlights with double topstitching in red. The red echoes the colour scheme designo seat
belts and the dashboard support trim in black DINAMICA microfibre with a red border. The
available paint options include Sun Yellow, Polar White, Mountain Grey, Designo Patagonia Red,
Designo Mountain Grey Magno and Cosmos Black.
Driving Experience:
Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ offers an unrivalled driving experience, bringing together key
elements of technology, functionality and safety. For sporty driving fun and a superior driving
experience, the head-up display transforms the windscreen into an exciting widespread digital
cockpit. Finally, to up the ante on entertainment, Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ comes fitted
with high end, Burmester sound system boasting of 12 speakers and 590 W Output.
Safety Features:
From a safety perspective, inclusion of features such as Blind Spot Assist helps monitor areas
alongside and behind the car to warn the driver before changing lanes and Active Lane Keeping
Assist helps driver maneuver vehicle back in the lane. The AMG performance braking systems
are built to minimize fade (the result of intense heat), and provide brisk, stable deceleration.
Customization options:
To offer complete individuality to the customers, AMG Exterior Silver Chrome package
enhances the exclusive characteristic of the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ with options to
customize front splitter inserts, AMG performance seats, head-up display among others.
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