Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Final Edition Revealed as Hot Hatch Bows Out

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the A 45 S 4MATIC+ Final Edition, marking the final chapter for its flagship performance hatchback. The limited-run special edition receives exclusive styling elements, additional standard equipment and unique interior detailing while retaining the model’s 421 hp turbocharged engine.

The A 45 S Final Edition is now available to order in the UK, priced from £67,965 (₹86,50,075).

Exclusive exterior styling

The Final Edition is finished in MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno and features a host of model-specific cosmetic upgrades.

Exterior highlights include:

• MANUFAKTUR Mountain Grey Magno paint
• Dark Chrome door handles
• 19-inch matte black AMG forged alloy wheels
• Yellow AMG wheel centre caps
• Gloss black AMG brake calipers with white AMG lettering
• Silver chrome fuel filler cap with AMG branding
• Large ’45 S’ graphics on the front doors
• AMG-specific black diamond pattern on the mirror caps
• Yellow exterior accents throughout

The special edition also comes standard with the AMG Night Package and AMG Night Package II, which add gloss black exterior trim and Dark Chrome details for the grille, model badges and exhaust finishers.

AMG Aerodynamics Package as standard

The Final Edition also receives the AMG Aerodynamics Package, developed in the wind tunnel to improve high-speed stability while giving the hot hatch a more aggressive appearance.

The package includes:

• Larger gloss black front splitter
• Additional front flics
• Gloss black roof spoiler
• Gloss black rear airflow elements
• Gloss black diffuser blade

Bespoke cabin

Inside, Mercedes-AMG has introduced several unique touches exclusive to the Final Edition.

Interior highlights include:

• AMG Performance seats in ARTICO leather and MICROCUT microfibre
• Yellow contrast stitching
• ’45 S’ embroidery on the front headrests
• ’45 S Final Edition’ badge on the centre console
• AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather and MICROCUT
• Aluminium trim with yellow AMG detailing
• Illuminated AMG door sills
• Exclusive AMG floor mats with yellow stitching

Performance remains unchanged

Mechanically, the Final Edition retains the same powertrain as the standard A 45 S.

Powertrain specifications:

• 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine
• 421 hp
• 500 Nm
• 8-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT dual-clutch automatic transmission
• AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive

Performance figures remain unchanged:

• 0-100 km/h: 3.9 seconds
• Top speed: 270 km/h (electronically limited)

The all-wheel-drive system also features AMG Torque Control, allowing variable torque distribution across the rear axle to improve handling and agility.

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Final Take

The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Final Edition serves as a fitting send-off for one of the most powerful hot hatches ever built. While the mechanical package remains unchanged, the exclusive styling, upgraded equipment, and limited-edition detailing make it a collector’s version of AMG’s iconic compact performance car.