Mr. Jones Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1210_mercedes_benz_a45_amg_prototype/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 dear god, another ugly ass hatchback. Who would have thought the pontiac vibe was ahead of the times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Wow. 350hp out of a 2.0L 4 banger. I'm expecting a big turbo torque curve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Wow. 350hp out of a 2.0L 4 banger. I'm expecting a big turbo torque curve. And that's pre "decat & tune" :megusta: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Looks to be pretty cool but very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SVT Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Rebadged Speed 3 :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 FWD LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I don't think it's coming to the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 FWD LOL The most significant game changer in the new A-class is its specially tuned 4Matic four-wheel-drive system. In the A45, it channels 60 percent of the twist action to the rear wheels, thereby reducing torque steer and understeer through slow first- or second-gear bends. --- In the end, I'd rather see a few grand put into an STi or laugh, but there are a number of built MS3's putting down that much and more. Not that I see value in doing so to them though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 The most significant game changer in the new A-class is its specially tuned 4Matic four-wheel-drive system. In the A45, it channels 60 percent of the twist action to the rear wheels, thereby reducing torque steer and understeer through slow first- or second-gear bends. --- In the end, I'd rather see a few grand put into an STi or laugh, but there are a number of built MS3's putting down that much and more. Not that I see value in doing so to them though.... It's a power thing, you wouldn't understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Wow. 350hp out of a 2.0L 4 banger. I'm expecting a big turbo torque curve. The variable vane turbo should help that a lot. The car sounds interesting, but I'm not too keen on the looks or the estimated price. I would be interested in seeing a comparison test with this A-class against a Caddy ATS. Optioned out they're in the same price range, the Caddy can be had RWD or AWD, 320 HP V6 vs 350HP I-4... P.S. The German's naming convensions of their models is f'd. Nothing makes sense amymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Jones, this looks like a suitable replacement for the A4. I think you should sell me the A4 and upgrade to a new Merc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 The variable vane turbo should help that a lot. The car sounds interesting, but I'm not too keen on the looks or the estimated price. I would be interested in seeing a comparison test with this A-class against a Caddy ATS. Optioned out they're in the same price range, the Caddy can be had RWD or AWD, 320 HP V6 vs 350HP I-4... P.S. The German's naming convensions of their models is f'd. Nothing makes sense amymore. I dont see this as a fair fight at all. The ats doesn't have enough power nor a dsg tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 Looked good from the front... Holy hand grenade of Antioch...the side view is B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Who thought those front overhang, long hood, crunched hatchback compartment proportions would work at all?!? :dumb::dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 The most significant game changer in the new A-class is its specially tuned 4Matic four-wheel-drive system. In the A45, it channels 60 percent of the twist action to the rear wheels, thereby reducing torque steer and understeer through slow first- or second-gear bends. --- In the end, I'd rather see a few grand put into an STi or laugh, but there are a number of built MS3's putting down that much and more. Not that I see value in doing so to them though.... oops, missed that. Mercedes LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 oops, missed that. Mercedes LOL AMG +AWD = unbeatable street cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 I think it will be fun but for $50k+ they are crazy. More interested in the new E63 AMG 4-motion setup next year... :eek2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vgsrule Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Looked good from the front... Holy hand grenade of Antioch...the side view is B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Who thought those front overhang, long hood, crunched hatchback compartment proportions would work at all?!? :dumb::dumb: I agree completely. From the side.... OH GOD, IT CANNOT BE UNSEEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 Just not digging the body style. It reminds me of a Mazda :gabe: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted December 24, 2012 Report Share Posted December 24, 2012 AWD - Check Twin Turbo - Check German - Check Mercedes - Meh 4 Cyl - Meh 7 Speed Auto - Meh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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