This new Mercedes is the hottest hatch imaginable

The pocket rocket AMG A45S’ near-supercar performance is more than anyone needs for anything other than a race track, but that’s beside the point.

The Mercedes-AMG A45S is not just the fastest of its kind, it’s easily the dearest.

Tony DavisMotoring writer

Sep 15, 2021 – 9.20am

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What is it? The Mercedes-AMG A45S is the fastest hot hatch from AMG. Or anyone else. Ever.

What does it cost? Wait for it: $94,095 plus on-road costs. So it’s not just the fastest of its kind, it’s easily the dearest.

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Tony DavisMotoring writerTony Davis writes on lifestyle specialising in cars.

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