2023 A35 AMG Driven : Better than the A45?!

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The new #Mercedes A Class facelift is one that’s pretty hard to spot, unless you’re a Mercedes fanatic like me. In fact, the model that sees the LEAST changes is #MercedesAMG’s A45 S, which externally gets new lights and nothing else! Even the standard A Class gets a new front at least…

The opposite of the new A35 - it’s the model with the biggest changes outside! Most obvious is the #AMG specific grille, finally giving this awesome entry level car the face of the rest of its siblings. The 35 AMG also gets a the same bonnet as the A45x with bonnet bulges/power domes, new wheels and a new front apron!
A few new paints are available now - like Spectral Blue, and rose gold. Germany also gets more wheels and interior choices, and RED CALLIPERS, as shown in the video.

As for the Interior - a big MBUX update with a much faster system and an AMG side more akin to the new SL. This includes the supersport driving zone and the epic AMG drive select buttons on the steering wheel.

As before the A35 has a 2.0 4 pot turbo engine, with a twin scroll turbocharger producing 360HP, and 400NM. But now with the addition of a belt starter generator or RSG, with a 48 Volt system — we have a bit of hybrid support, which means adding 14hp and 150NM in certain conditions giving us a more responsive engine!

0-60 is pegged at the same 4.7, but we test it much faster — partly thanks to the new gearbox. The A35 previously used the 7 Speed dual clutch Speedshift transmission. Now the A35 uses the 8 Speed DCT from the A45, including the Race start launch control!

The 4matic AWD system is unchanged, with a 50/50 power split depending on how you drive.

I’ll share some specing advice too - the UK comes with 3 trims starting at 46k: Executive, Premium and Premium Plus. The later being our car, at rrp £50,825. This version gives Aero Pack, Black Wheels, Pano roof, upgraded lights, Passenger memory seats, 360 cam, head up display, and MBUX assistant - highly recommended.

(But a similar car in Germany costs over 70K euros. Yikes! For 63K you get a fully spec’d A45S in the UK)

Are the changes enough to warrant buying this facelift car? And does it still sound good in its updated form? Let’s go for a drive and find out! :)

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Please note all driving shots have been filmed either by professionals in a safe environment, or sped up for dramatic effect, or on closed roads. Please drive safely!

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