And here it is, the new Mercedes AMG A 35 4Matic. We often wonder if Mercedes are overusing the AMG brand. Every model offered in their 22 range of cars has an AMG performance version. AMG should be exclusive, rarely heard and rarely seen. Fortunately, none of us here at DCB has ever seen a Mercedes A Class AMG on the open road. Which is a good thing because it adds to the mystique.

The Mercedes AMG A 35 4Matic will be a loss-making product. However, the first generation A-Class was a big seller. A cheap way to buy into the whole Mercedes brand, allowing people to stay on the benefits system while looking for work they will never find. Power is provided by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol-turbo which cranks out 306bhp and 400nm of torque. Top speed? limited to 155mph. The 0-62mph time? a respectable 4.7 seconds. Externally the Mercedes AMG A 35 4Matic is equivalent looking to every other guy who goes down the gym seeking quick muscle mass gains. They just take steroids. And then pretend they eat an enormous amount of food, work out every two hours while holding down a full-time job. However, underneath the steroid-enhanced quick-fix-gym-toned exterior Mercedes has stiffened the body with various braces. Doing so improves handling and stability. In addition, the AMG A 35 4Matic also gets a three-mode adaptive sports suspension or as Mercedes like to call it AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension. The electronic steering has been tuned for better feedback, the braking system is upgraded to a 4-piston at the front and one-piston at the rear arrangement. And if you didn’t know, or are unaware, then this performace A Class is 4-wheel drive. You can also select from 5 different driving modes, we always advise always use the Sport+ mode. The A Class AMG A 35 4Matic will have the latest digital driver instrumentation and infotainment systems. It’s even got a data-logger just in case you happen to chance past a race track. Or Tottenham Court Raod. The Mercedes A Class AMG 4Matic will reach UK showrooms by Q2 2019, price details have yet to be revealed.