The Mercedes-AMG 35 Range
Quick Facts
- Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine
- Power/Torque: 225Kw/400 nm
- 0 - 100: 4.7 secs for the Hatch, 4.8 secs for the Sedan and 4.9 for the CLA 35
- Transmission: 7G AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT
- Top Speed: 250km/h
The new Mercedes-AMG 35 4MATIC range which offers an attractive entry point into the AMG stable for younger target groups (well anyone really) looking for a high level of performance and style. The A 35 4MATIC will be available in South Africa in hatch, sedan and CLA 35 4MATIC formats.
Exterior
The design of the new range adds AMG characteristics to its design, The radiator grille with twin louvres, the AMG Line front apron with flics on the air intakes, a front splitter and silver chrome trims on the louvres in the outer air intakes are distinguishing features at the front.
The design is very exciting and alongside the exciting exterior design, customers are met with exciting performance and handling.
The exterior design of the AMG 35 range has embodied the iconic design of the CLA Coupé and it is one of the main reasons for purchasing the car according to Selvin Govender, Marketing Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars South Africa. The AMG designers, therefore, more or less kept the basic form with wide wheel arches and a slim sporty waistline.
Interior
Featuring a combination of sporty design and sophisticated details, the interior of the Mercedes-AMG 35 4MATIC range now has an MBUX multimedia system, with its innovative operating and display concept. MBUX replaces the previous COMAND systems and creates an even closer connection between the vehicle, driver and passengers.
Emotionally appealing presentations underline the clear control structure and feature brilliant maximum-resolution 3D graphics.
Visually, the two displays under one shared glass cover blend into a Widescreen Cockpit and as a central element consequently emphasise the horizontal orientation of the interior design, which is an optional feature.
The customer can also choose between three AMG display styles for the optional fully digital instrument cluster.
The new generation of AMG steering wheels continues to provide the perfect link between the driver and the vehicle. The built-in Touch Control buttons are a new feature and can be used to intuitively select the displays of the instrument cluster and the multimedia system by means of horizontal and vertical swiping and to position them according to individual preferences.
Engine and Transmission
The new Mercedes-AMG 35 4MATIC range is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine that generates 225 kW and is mated to a 7G AMG SPEEDSHIFT Dual-clutch transmission, this results in a 0- 100km/h sprint time of just 4.7 seconds for the hatch, 4.8 seconds for the sedan, and 4.9 seconds for the CLA 35.
The Mercedes-AMG 35 4MATIC range has five AMG DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs - Slippery, Comfort, Sport, Sport + and Individual enable a wide range of vehicle characteristics from comfortable to dynamic.
The exhaust system features an automatically controlled exhaust flap as standard. Depending on the drive program selected, the sound is modulated from balanced to powerful.
Pricing
- Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Hatch - R841 000
- Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC Sedan - R850 000
- Mercedes-AMG CLA 35 4MATIC - R948 000
