Meet the new Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition, a special version of Affalterbach’s hyper hatch finished in the distinctive AMG Green Hell Magno hue and crammed full of extra kit…
It may not be particularly imaginatively named, but the freshly revealed Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition is anything but subtle. Yes, the limited-run version of Affalterbach’s hyper hatch comes finished in the distinctive AMG Green Hell Magno paint, a hue previously not available for Mercedes-Benz’s compact models.
In addition, the A45 S Limited Edition ships with black stripes along its flanks (bearing the AMG logo), black stripes along the bonnet and roof, oversized “A45 S” lettering on the front doors and a large AMG crest on the bonnet. As you’ve no doubt noticed, there are also all manner of contrasting yellow accents, including for the matte-black 19-inch AMG forged wheels in a 7-twin-spoke design.
To match the colour of the rims, the AMG high-performance brake system’s callipers are finished in gloss black, complete with white AMG logos. Other details include an “exclusive” fuel cap bearing the AMG insignia and light projectors that shine Affalterbach’s coat of arms onto the tarmac when a door is opened.
As standard, the A45 S Limited Edition is fitted with a trio of familiar equipment packages: the AMG Night Package, the AMG Night Package II and the AMG Aerodynamics Package (the latter including that fixed rear wing).
Inside, the AMG performance seats are trimmed in a combination of Artico man-made leather and Microcut microfibre, while yellow stitching has been applied to the seats (the front headrests furthermore each gaining a “45 S” badge, a treatment also handed to the floor mats), door panels and instrument panel.
The AMG steering wheel likewise scores yellow stitching, with this bright hue repeated on the AMG lettering applied to aluminium-trim facia. Meanwhile, the AMG logo on the door sills illuminates in yellow.
As a reminder, the A45 S is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine sending a whopping 310 kW and 500 Nm to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. The obligatory sprint from zero to 100 kph takes a claimed 3.9 seconds, while top speed is limited to 270 kph.
The Mercedes-AMG A45 S Limited Edition has yet to be confirmed for South Africa, though Mercedes-Benz in Europe says the market launch on that continent will take place in April 2024 and run through to the end of the year. For the record, the standard A45 S is currently priced from R1 440 693 here in Mzansi…
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