A45 AMG, June 2013, just updated with new facelift, motor, technology and options, starting to sell in July, first deliveries in September 2015.
- New front end
- Redesigned tail-lights
- Integrated exhaust pipes
- Optional LED headlights
- upgraded infotainment system, 8.0in screen on higher trim levels, compatible with Apple Carplay and Mirrorlink
- new materials and a range of new interior colours and optional ambient lighting with higher trim levels
- A45 upgraded from 355bhp to 376bhp and +18lb ft lift in torque.
- Revised seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox with shorter ratios for third to seventh along with new software
- New Dynamic Plus package, with mechanical locking front differential
- Adaptive damping system (Comfort, Sport and Eco)
- 0-62mph in 4.2s (0.4sec faster than the pre-facelifted model and 0.1sec faster than RS3)
- Consumption and CO2 emissions remain the same as before (40.9mpg and 162g/km respectively)
Available to order from 3 July, with the first cars heading to customers in September.
Prices not expected to vary wildly from the current line-up.