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Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 S via online livestream. Yup, this is indeed the new normal. What we have here is the top-of-the-range S model in Edition 1 form, priced at RM 459,888 on-the-road without insurance.
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Mercedes AMG A45 Overview
Against its more subdued sibling, the A35, there’s the more aggressive Panamericana front grille with vertical slats, canards on the front bumper, and quad exhaust tips.
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The Edition 1 package on the Mercedes-AMG A45 S adds the Aerodynamic package with a larger front splitter, the aforementioned canards, larger spoiler, and more aggressive rear diffuser. There are also stickers on the side.
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The Mercedes-AMG A45 S gets Multibeam LED headlamps with Adaptive Highbeam Assist, 19-inch wheels painted in matte black, and the brake calipers are painted in red.
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Over to the meaty part, the powertrain. The M139 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine makes 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque and is mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. Power goes to all four wheels with the 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system.
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The Mercedes-AMG A45 S completes the century sprint in 3.9 seconds and heads all the way to a top speed of 270 km/h.
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Moving inside, there are body-hugging AMG Performance seats, AMG Performance steering wheel, AMG door sills and floor mats, as well as Edition 1 trim elements.
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As standard, the Mercedes-AMG A45 S is featured with a head-up display, Burmester sound system, MBUX with AMG Track Pace, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and wireless charging. Also featured is the Mercedes Me connect which allows remote access to services from remote start to vehicle tracker.
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Advanced driver assistance systems include Active Brake Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Parking Assist with Parktronic, and Blind Spot Assist.
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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services offers Agility Financing for the Mercedes-AMG A45 S from RM 5,438 per month and AMGPro Financing from RM 5,688, which adds comprehensive motor insurance along with unlimited mileage breakdown & accident towing, tyre & rims replacement and other all-round protection.