Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG: AMG pops its hot hatchback cherry in singular, inimitable fashion

摘要

A few words in the Mercedes-Benz literature that accompanies the A45 AMG tell you much about the thinking behind this car: the target audience is drivers aged between 30 and mid-40s. A great deal younger than your typical AMG buyer, or any other super-saloon buyer, in other words. The A45 - the most powerful hot hatchback yet built, and with currently the most powerful four-cylinder engine in production - is meant to open up AMG to a host of potential fans who have hitherto been denied access to the high-priced, usually V8-powered cars from Mercedes' sporting arm. It'll also add extra gravitas to styling kits and trim levels featuring AMG badging.