MERCEDES-AMG Australia has launched 5 feature-enhanced variations of its AMG A-Class vary accompanied by a rejigged pricing schedule that sees some restricted editions drop in worth in comparison with current fashions whereas others are at a premium.
Accessible now are Version R variations of the AMG A 35 Hatch, Sedan and AMG CLA 35 Coupe and Version R+ variations of the AMG A forty five S Hatch and AMG CLA 45 S Coupe.
Basically all AMG A 35 Version R costs have been trimmed whereas AMG A forty five Version R+ costs rise.
The restricted editions kick-off level for the AMG A 35 Version R Hatch is diminished by $1700 to $86,200 excluding on-road prices compared with the non-Version R model, whereas the top quality AMG CLA 45 S R+ Coupe goes up by $2800 to $129,300 excluding on-road prices with worth variances in between and mannequin dependent.
For reference, the distinction between AMG A 35 and the AMG A forty five S no matter physique sort is within the calibration with the previous ranked in “sizzling hatch” territory and the latter within the “hyper hatch” zone with extra energy and sharper, track-focused dynamics.
Each are outfitted with Mercedes’ 4Matic all-wheel drive and a 2.0-litre turbocharged MHEV-assisted petrol engine (hand constructed within the case of the ‘45’) driving by means of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission on the 35 and an eight-speed DCT on the 45.
With extra turbo increase, the 45 is tuned to 310kW/500Nm whereas the 35 is tuned to 225kW/400Nm, the previous gaining a extra aggressive look, bigger wheels and tyres, six-piston entrance callipers, firmer suspension, faster steering and “go quicker” aero aids.
It is usually extra generously outfitted inside and has quad exhaust suggestions over the 35’s twin retailers.
In onerous numbers, the 45 clocks a claimed 3.9 seconds for the 0-100km/h dash and a v-max of 270km/h whereas the 35 does the identical dash in 4.7 seconds and runs out of puff at 250km/h.
It’s the debut of Version R fashions on the AMG 35 A-Class and CLA-Class fashions, whereas Version R+ is launched completely on the 45 S variants of each.
They observe Version R variations of the C 43 and GLC 43 to ship excessive performance-focused decisions to the compact class for the primary time, Mercedes-AMG saying, “These fashions ship distinctive styling and focused tools designed to spotlight every car’s dynamic character”.
The Version R 35’s specification has been selectively streamlined to stress dynamic tools and design components with a particular bundle that features the AMG Aerodynamics Bundle, 19-inch black AMG alloy wheels, and purple brake callipers, whereas the inside is appointed with Artico/Microcut upholstery with purple distinction topstitching and AMG aluminium trim.
The Version R+ 45s additionally function a streamlined specification with added efficiency options that, over and above the 35 fashions, consists of AMG Efficiency Seats and, for the primary time on the CLA 45 S, an AMG fastened rear wing for a daring motorsport-inspired look.
2025 Mercedes-AMG Version R pricing*:
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A 35 4Matic Version R Hatch (a)
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$86,200
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(-$1700)
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A 35 4Matic Version R Sedan (a)
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$87,800
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(-$1900)
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CLA 35 4Matic Version R Coupe (a)
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$97,700
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(-$2200)
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A forty five S 4Matic Version R+ Hatch (a)
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$122,500
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(+$2600)
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CLA 45 S 4Matic Version R+ Coupe (a)
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$129,300
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(+$2800)
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*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
