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Mercedes‑AMG Launches A45 S Final Edition to Close Out Petrol Hot Hatch

Keeping the 421 PS M139 four‑cylinder and full AMG driveline, the Final Edition is a petrol‑era swansong that points to AMG’s move toward electric performance.

Overview

  • Mercedes‑AMG unveiled the A45 S 4MATIC+ Final Edition on July 27–28, 2026 for Europe and the UK with UK prices starting at £67,965.
  • The Final Edition keeps the M139 2.0‑litre turbocharged four‑cylinder engine rated at about 421 PS and 500 Nm, paired with an eight‑speed AMG Speedshift DCT and the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all‑wheel‑drive system.
  • Key performance figures are unchanged from the standard A45 S, with 0–100 km/h in roughly 3.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h, which preserves the model’s role as one of the most powerful series production four‑cylinder cars.
  • The run‑out model adds exclusive cosmetic and equipment upgrades including Manufaktur Mountain Grey Magno paint, matte‑black 19‑inch forged wheels, yellow ‘45 S’ graphics, AMG Night Package I & II and the AMG Aerodynamics Package, plus tailored interior trim and a ‘45 S Final Edition’ plaque.
  • Mercedes has not disclosed how many Final Editions will be built and says the A45 line will be discontinued later in 2026, a move observers link to wider A‑Class production shifts and AMG’s shift toward battery‑electric performance models such as the multi‑motor CLA45 EV.