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New Mercedes Benz A45 AMG Comes with 350PS AWD and a 7sp Dual Clutch Transmission

We dont have the official release in our hands yet, but Mercedes-Benz confirmed the A45 AMGs basic specifications last November.
The hottest addition to the A-Class family of hatchbacks makes do with a heavily revised version of the brands 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four petrol rated at 350-horsepower and 332 lb-ft (450Nm) of peak torque.
An AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission with dual clutch technology transfers power to Mercedes new 4MATIC all-wheel drive system tailored for FWD models (you can read more details here).
In addition, the automakers engineers have tweaked the chassis of the A45 AMG that features new suspension and steering system settings and components, wider tracks, reworked electronic aids and stronger brakes.
If youre having a hard time telling the A45 AMG apart from the regular A-Class hatchbacks with the AMG Sport styling package, youre not alone, as the differences are limited to the alloy wheel design, the glossy black front lip spoiler and side trims, the twin-bar grille and the trapezoidal (instead of oval) tailpipes.
The new A45 AMG hatch will break cover at the Geneva Auto Salon next month, and while it wont be offered in North America, its powertrain will be used in the upcoming CLA 45 AMG that will go on sale on this side of the Atlantic