I have the new facelifted AMG A45 in cosmos black with the selective dampers and it is more comfortable than the pre-facelift car I test drove at my local dealer. Brilliant car to drive and insanely quick,even coming from a C63 AMG coupe before the 45,although I've found it understeers a little on the road when driven hard,slightly exposing the haldex 4WD setup
I also own a facelifted AMG A45 in white with the selective dampers. I've just had a tyre change and I'm running Bridgestone Potenza's because the continental's were shite. Give them a try mate as they are a great improvement and I've not experienced any understeer with them
+Kaiyah Tarrant Nice to hear that as I'm the same,think these Continentals are garbage! Thought the same on my C63 I had before this too. I'd be changing to Goodyear Eagle F1's I think if I change. Swear by them for a set of performance tyres!
Great car! I already drove one and it make you feel like you are a pro driver! Although I hope a version of Tesla model 3 can face this car on the road.
I don't know why that AMG A45 only has 377 BHP ... mine has 381 BHP and it's the new stock FL model. I didn't have an option for tyres ... it came with Dunlop Maxx RTs and I changed them over to Michelin Pilot Super Sports ... best tyres ever !!
Thanks for the nice review! Currently driving Passat B8 dsg variant 206kw, lacks some hp compared to amg, but its spacious and pulls 2200kg which helps with race car stuff ,)
I'm a bit worried about the durability of this motor! It has a lot of power from a 2.0L...isn't the motor being squized? Can you guys advise me if this is a car is a proper car to long like 250000km?
+Daniel Mateus This engine is effectively the V8 engine cut in half. Tested to destruction long before it went on sale, I wouldn't worry about it longevity.
+Mohammed Abdulla Luckily we have just done a video review of the new Mustang here: th-cam.com/video/D14zFYOYV-Y/w-d-xo.html They are both interesting cars for different reasons, but I'd side with the A45 on the basis of it being the better car to live with. Compact size makes it easy to park, better fuel economy, it is also faster than the Mustang. Don't get me wrong, the Mustang is very cool and defiantly has a place in the world, but to live with every single day of the year it is the Mercedes for me.
Do you think this facelift A45 is a worthwhile upgrade over the old A45? Reason I'm asking is that the old A45 is now around £26k used which is similar price to a Golf R/Audi S3.
Off topic for this video then but what hot hatch would you recommend? The hot hatches I can't afford are the facelift A45 AMG, Audi RS3 or the Focus RS (Thanks to the waiting list, the cheapest you can buy it right now is £33k+).
My dad has one of these He's had porches, ferraris , maseratis audis the whole lot. This car is his joint favourite car with the gt3 911 and that's saying something when it's half the price
"sure" my dad had 3 McLaren P1 and 10 Bugatti Veyron, but then he took an arrow to his knee. I guess the internet is a great place to talk shit. btw.: it's "Porsche".
Or he has his own company that does well? Oh well I really do not need to prove anything to some bloke on youtube.. Anyway the a 45 with the facelift is a good fun car
Yes because I really spend my life going on you tube pretending to live a life i don't have to make myself feel better and too impress anyone who reads the comments... Whats the point?
***** yes i really like the hot hatch , in my opinion is daily car with super Characteristics , where combine powerful engine , technology and design . The GLA 45 AMG and A 45 AMG has the same engine , all of them are amazing german cars , high european quality
+Muhammad Ariffin Abdul Halim It stands for Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach. First two words as the names of the founders, the last is where it was founded. Good question!
A bit suspicious about the engine - if it's going to live long enough with such a squeeze of power from 2L, yet as a piece of an engineering - totally bonkers and deserves it's own page in the automotive books. Though for the money I'd much rather take a used C/M3 or an E63/M5, just much more car for the same price.
Standard Merc warranty is 3 years unlimited mileage and I think you can extend it, amg have been making performance engines for a while, they know their shit, it will prob cover 120k plus with little issues providing you keep the oil topped and regular service intervals maintained.
I would take the all wheel drive over the rear wheel drive as a daily driver so picked a GLA 45 over a c63. the c63 is a more impressive car with better throttle response but I would be replacing the rear wheels every few months with the amount of wheel spin I got on that AMG. sure an M3 is a fantastic drivers car but at the end of the day a hatch I found to be more practical and much better to drive in the wet weather we have in the UK. unlike when I used to drive rear wheel drive cars, with these 45 models i can always hit the throttle as hard as I want and never really find myself in any trouble except with the cops ofcourse. I'm very happy I went with the 45 and saved around 25k too :)
Inside Lane but sometimes big cars can't have a lot of stuff in them because they just have more legroom for people in the back... the seats can go down right?
Yeah, the seats can fold flat. This isn't a huge car. It's smaller than a Ford Focus. Rear leg room is good but boot space is smaller than some rivals. However, it is still usable.
Jessica Paczkowska you could definitely fold the back seats down. it has 340 litres of boot space and the gla ( it's bigger beefier brother has a 420 litre boot). the CLA has around 470 litres I think. the A though is the best value for money so I recommend it along with active damping to give it a much better ride comfort
I have the new facelifted AMG A45 in cosmos black with the selective dampers and it is more comfortable than the pre-facelift car I test drove at my local dealer. Brilliant car to drive and insanely quick,even coming from a C63 AMG coupe before the 45,although I've found it understeers a little on the road when driven hard,slightly exposing the haldex 4WD setup
Great to hear from an owner! Keep us posted as to things go with the A45.
+Inside Lane I will thanks! Keep up the videos!
+StevenWillox Thanks.
I also own a facelifted AMG A45 in white with the selective dampers. I've just had a tyre change and I'm running Bridgestone Potenza's because the continental's were shite. Give them a try mate as they are a great improvement and I've not experienced any understeer with them
+Kaiyah Tarrant Nice to hear that as I'm the same,think these Continentals are garbage! Thought the same on my C63 I had before this too. I'd be changing to Goodyear Eagle F1's I think if I change. Swear by them for a set of performance tyres!
I bought an A180 from sandown Mercedes for £25,000 two years ago.. Going to trade it back and get this!
I have this one and it's amazing car!! 👍
It is indeed!
I love the way the CLA looks, but the interior is quite cramped and dark.
What about the GLA45?
Personally I'm not a fan of the standard GLA. I haven't driven the GLA45 though.
+Paul Carlyle C63 coupe review coming tomorrow.
I saw this today, I almost peed on myself! The newer model just has this demonic sense that is just begging to be unleashed! Lord Have Mercy!
Lol
Great video, I have the 2016 CLA45 which is essentially the same car with a bigger boot. Love this Elbaite green colour on the A45
+theRappinSpree Thank you! We like the CLA45 too.
Nice review of this super hatch, along with the RS3 & Focus ST its no longer in hot hatch territory.
+Mr Ortega Thank you!
+Inside Lane I meant Focus RS not st oops!!
lloyd dixon Is that for the new or old focus RS
Amazing lil car drove CLA 45 before an love it, Just waiting for the A45 to arrive to the US and totally buying it. Btw amazing video, Great review.
+Chris Lopez Thank you very much!
what a ride...the sound...😍😍😍😍
Great car!
I already drove one and it make you feel like you are a pro driver!
Although I hope a version of Tesla model 3 can face this car on the road.
I don't know why that AMG A45 only has 377 BHP ... mine has 381 BHP and it's the new stock FL model. I didn't have an option for tyres ... it came with Dunlop Maxx RTs and I changed them over to Michelin Pilot Super Sports ... best tyres ever !!
i got my limiter taken off and I've done 186mph and still going and its got 470bhp i love my mercedes a45 amg
Hi what sort of mods have you done to yours i am thinking about going for a tricolore or renntech tune on my 17 cla45.
Thanks for the nice review! Currently driving Passat B8 dsg variant 206kw, lacks some hp compared to amg, but its spacious and pulls 2200kg which helps with race car stuff ,)
+VauhtiVeikotRacing Glad you liked it!
I'm a bit worried about the durability of this motor! It has a lot of power from a 2.0L...isn't the motor being squized? Can you guys advise me if this is a car is a proper car to long like 250000km?
+Daniel Mateus This engine is effectively the V8 engine cut in half. Tested to destruction long before it went on sale, I wouldn't worry about it longevity.
Nice FL I have the 2015 Model and I love it!
+SeniorLeb Nice! What colour?
Mountain Grey Metallic Check my Channel bro I have many videos Inside Lane
ummm I think this was ...... a amaaaaaaazing video thanks for making it really wanted a review
Asians united You are welcome!
Thank you for an amazing review!
The car driven had the optional race exhaust hence the noise.
nice review , I wanna buy either a mustang gt or a45 amg , which one would you advice me to take and why ? for daily driver and reliability
+Mohammed Abdulla A45 with no dought
+Mohammed Abdulla Luckily we have just done a video review of the new Mustang here: th-cam.com/video/D14zFYOYV-Y/w-d-xo.html
They are both interesting cars for different reasons, but I'd side with the A45 on the basis of it being the better car to live with. Compact size makes it easy to park, better fuel economy, it is also faster than the Mustang. Don't get me wrong, the Mustang is very cool and defiantly has a place in the world, but to live with every single day of the year it is the Mercedes for me.
very nice review, thanks
A used Audi R8 or this for the same price?
+Lewis Harley Running costs will be very different though.
+Lewis Harley Id get the amg, you can take others with you, it feels crazy fast yet somewhat practical
I kinda agree with you
plus its a new car u never know what the r8 went thru
Audi r8 is a supercar man, without doubting
AMG just the Best
+Amari Amg It certainly is a very good hot hatch.
its really is cant wait to afford one
Can't decide between this and the Focus RS.
We will be testing the Focus RS in the coming weeks.
+Inside Lane
Cool. I look forward to your review.
Do you think this facelift A45 is a worthwhile upgrade over the old A45? Reason I'm asking is that the old A45 is now around £26k used which is similar price to a Golf R/Audi S3.
I'd say the updates are worth it. Not just the extra power, but the gearbox was the thing that let the old car down. The latest car fixed that.
Off topic for this video then but what hot hatch would you recommend? The hot hatches I can't afford are the facelift A45 AMG, Audi RS3 or the Focus RS (Thanks to the waiting list, the cheapest you can buy it right now is £33k+).
This is my dream car, to bad I live in Norway. It's base price is £63000...
dream car for me too AU$85000 here
+hi9580 You get it a lot cheaper then me then :(
Dream car for me too but in Singapore its (converted in £) is- 139387.17. #nojokebro
Ouch Rafi.. What is wrong with our country's. It's so depressing..
My dream car too. South Africa price, R731k :-(
💘 my 2017..
one turbocharger or twin turbocharged? A45
My dad has one of these
He's had porches, ferraris , maseratis audis the whole lot.
This car is his joint favourite car with the gt3 911 and that's saying something when it's half the price
"sure" my dad had 3 McLaren P1 and 10 Bugatti Veyron, but then he took an arrow to his knee. I guess the internet is a great place to talk shit.
btw.: it's "Porsche".
Or he has his own company that does well? Oh well I really do not need to prove anything to some bloke on youtube.. Anyway the a 45 with the facelift is a good fun car
Max Jones yeah i'm driving a McLaren P1 right now while writing this comment. Best car ever. By the way: I've been Jesus twice in my former life.
Yes because I really spend my life going on you tube pretending to live a life i don't have to make myself feel better and too impress anyone who reads the comments... Whats the point?
Max Jones that's what i'm basically asking you.
i wanna to ask you , this is new version 2016 has more power than the previous version , right
+achaman achaman Yes it does.
*****
yes i really like the hot hatch , in my opinion is daily car with super Characteristics , where combine powerful engine , technology and design . The GLA 45 AMG and A 45 AMG has the same engine , all of them are amazing german cars , high european quality
Amazing car !
Does anyone knows what AMG stands for?
+Muhammad Ariffin Abdul Halim It stands for Aufrecht Melcher Großaspach. First two words as the names of the founders, the last is where it was founded. Good question!
@@insidelane wat even I didn't know what the names meant
A bit suspicious about the engine - if it's going to live long enough with such a squeeze of power from 2L, yet as a piece of an engineering - totally bonkers and deserves it's own page in the automotive books.
Though for the money I'd much rather take a used C/M3 or an E63/M5, just much more car for the same price.
Standard Merc warranty is 3 years unlimited mileage and I think you can extend it, amg have been making performance engines for a while, they know their shit, it will prob cover 120k plus with little issues providing you keep the oil topped and regular service intervals maintained.
I would take the all wheel drive over the rear wheel drive as a daily driver so picked a GLA 45 over a c63. the c63 is a more impressive car with better throttle response but I would be replacing the rear wheels every few months with the amount of wheel spin I got on that AMG. sure an M3 is a fantastic drivers car but at the end of the day a hatch I found to be more practical and much better to drive in the wet weather we have in the UK. unlike when I used to drive rear wheel drive cars, with these 45 models i can always hit the throttle as hard as I want and never really find myself in any trouble except with the cops ofcourse. I'm very happy I went with the 45 and saved around 25k too :)
What is the BMW equivalent?
+SRM Solar radiation management Geoengineering Closest to this car is the M135i but it is down on power.
+Inside Lane M2?
+SRM Solar radiation management Geoengineering Closer but not a hatchback.
M2 is out now and kicks this things ass..
THE M135i !!!!!
Anyone noticed that IR led in the cup holder?? HMM why is that placed there?! ANY ENGINEERS HERE?
It is for ambient lighting. When the lights come on the cup holders and door bins are also.
Can anyone tell me how the fuel consumption is? 11L/100km average in City?
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This A45 or RS3 ?
Personally it would be the A45 for me.
+Inside Lane Good choice but why ? I prefer the A45 for : exterior and interior look and sound better.
+Tirididi972 A45 has this really astonishing atmosphere when you drive it. It feels special.
how much stuff can you put in this car? is it more than normal cars?
+Jessica Paczkowska It's about what you would expect from a car of this size.
Inside Lane but sometimes big cars can't have a lot of stuff in them because they just have more legroom for people in the back... the seats can go down right?
Yeah, the seats can fold flat. This isn't a huge car. It's smaller than a Ford Focus. Rear leg room is good but boot space is smaller than some rivals. However, it is still usable.
Inside Lane so if i move out, could i use this? lol
Jessica Paczkowska you could definitely fold the back seats down. it has 340 litres of boot space and the gla ( it's bigger beefier brother has a 420 litre boot). the CLA has around 470 litres I think.
the A though is the best value for money so I recommend it along with active damping to give it a much better ride comfort
close your eyes and you hear Michael Owen
Song ?
My goal is to buy this for my mom
too much money, not much more and u can get an m4!
Terrible video quality. Amazing car 👌🏻