Images: Mercedes-Benz W176.I A 45 AMG (2013-15)
Released in Australia in August 2013, the Mercedes-Benz W176 Series I (W176.I) A 45 AMG was a five-door performance hatchback. Manufactured in Rastatt, Germany, the all-wheel drive W176 A 45 AMG was powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission…Read full Mercedes W176 A 45 AMG review
Images: Mercedes-AMG W176.II A 45 (2015-18)
Commencing production in September 2015, the Mercedes-AMG W176 Series II (W176.II) A 45 introduced a more powerful engine, electronically-controlled dampers (‘AMG Ride Control’) and enhanced safety equipment. The W176.II A 45 could be identified by its new A-wing design (which acted as an air feed to the AMG-specific cooling air inlets), LED headlights with ‘eyebrows’ as daytime driving lamps, new tail-lights and ‘TURBO 4MATIC’ lettering on the front wings. For greater downforce, the W176.II A 45 had a new spoiler lip under the front splitter, revised rear apron with a diffuser insert and AMG spoiler lip on the roof spoiler.
