New Mercedes-AMG A45 Is Most Powerful Production Hot Hatch Available

Mercedes-AMG has finally released details of their new ‘facelift’ A45 and we can now confirm that it is the most powerful production hot-hatch available. Yes that means it’s 2.0-litre turbocharged engine is pushing out a whopping 375 horsepower toppling the new Audi RS3 (362 hp) and the epic Ford Focus RS (345 hp). What is new on this version?

• 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds
• In-gear acceleration is faster than before
• Comes with Dynamic Plus pack (adds a mechanical front locking-differential)
• AMG Ride Control
• Five Dynamic driving modes
• Race mode allows faster gearbox shifts and loosens ESP for some drifting action
• Cosmetic changes are very few; front skirt and LED headlights
• Order books open on the 3rd of July with first deliveries scheduled for September