Fresh off the dual AMG-EQ introductions last week, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) is set for another double whammy as they're gearing up for the local launch of the facelifted 2023 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (V177) sedan along with the spicier 2023 Mercedes-AMG A45 (W177) hatchback as well. They're revealed in a series of teasers on the company's Facebook page, though a launch date for both the regular car and the hotted-up AMG variant hasn't been specified at point of publication. What could the updat

Cheaper than CBU by RM 11k More features like AMG buttons on the steering wheel and Burmester audio system Launched alongside the CKD Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched not just one, but two locally-assembled (CKD from the Pekan facility) AMG models – the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 and this, the CKD Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan. Priced at RM 325,090 (OTR without insurance and SST), the CKD Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan is about RM 11k less expensive than the fully-imported (CBU) model, which wa

Following today’s launch of the locally-assembled (CKD) Mercedes-Benz A-Class Sedan and GLA, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) will no longer promote regular A200 and A250 A-Class Hatchback, which have since been removed from the company’s price list. Only the AMG-badged A35 and A45 S remain, priced at RM 366,785 and RM 437,673 respectively, both imported (CBU) from Europe, either from the Rastatt plant in Germany or Keckskemet plant in Hungary, depending on shipment. This is not to say that MBM will

The Mercedes-AMG A45 S was launched in Malaysia last week, priced at RM 459,888. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-AMG A35 has a price tag of RM 379,888. 1. What does Toyota Vios money get you? For one, the A45 S gets the M139 engine that makes 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque. It’s the world’s most powerful 4-cylinder engine and is bounded by the “One man, one engine” principle of AMG, as you see from the plaque that sits proudly on the engine cover. The A35 on the other hand, has the same engine (M260) as th

Alongside the launch of the 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 S and CLA 45, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) also launched the all-new 2020 Mercedes-AMG A35 4Matic. The new entry level Mercedes-AMG is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and comes with Mercedes me for RM 379,888. Think of the A35 as the less aggressive version of the A45 hatchback. But even though it is an entry level AMG, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine is capable of 306 PS and 400 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 7

The Mercedes-AMG A45 S has the most powerful 4-cylinder engine in a production car. With 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque, the A45 S completes the century sprint in 3.9 seconds, onwards to a top speed of 270 km/h. It is undoubtably quick in a straight line, but what happens if you show it some corners? Well, Sport Auto took an A45 S for a hot lap on the Nurburgring Nordschleife and it did it in 7 minutes 48.8 seconds. To put that into perspective, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 did it in 7 minutes