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This article was published by Joe Donaldson (@Joey D) on September 20th, 2018 in the Automotive News category.
Mercedes Rejoins the Hot Hatch World With Its Tech-Laden AMG A35
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Maybe I overlooked it somewhere but is this FWD, RWD or AWD? I guessing since it is a hot hatch is FWD but you never know, maybe one day a manufacture will make a cool RWD one like Toyota did with the starlet. 
Anyway, it looks really good. Probably fun to toss around too.
Anyway, it looks really good. Probably fun to toss around too.
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It's four-wheel drive.
BMW tried with the 1 Series. The problem was it had none of the hot hatch attributes other than being small and quick.I guessing since it is a hot hatch is FWD but you never know, maybe one day a manufacture will make a cool RWD one like Toyota did with the starlet.
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What a yobmobile.
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When exactly did it leave the hot hatch world? The A45 has been produced for the last 5 years.
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Actually, Mercedes-AMG discontinued the A45 (and the GLA45 and CLA45) when the new A-Class arrived in May. The A45 replacement isn't due until 2019. So "May".
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These ultra hatches, are like supercars. I remember first reading about the Evo IIV doing sub 5 seconds. SVT Focus RS was about as extreme as a hot hatch got. Then, the 300hp Focus RS.
Clio R.S. kept the hot hatch going. 200 hp, NA, manual, lightweight. Perfect.
The A35 looks fine to me. It's cool it can be compared to a Golf R and Focus RS. Other than the Integrale, I've been wanting to see these type cars since the Rally Golf.
Clio R.S. kept the hot hatch going. 200 hp, NA, manual, lightweight. Perfect.
The A35 looks fine to me. It's cool it can be compared to a Golf R and Focus RS. Other than the Integrale, I've been wanting to see these type cars since the Rally Golf.
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The A35 looks alright. But I'm more excited for the second gen A45 which is rumored to have over 400 horsepower. And I'm also curious as to whether the A35 hatch will be sold over here in Canada. We're at least getting the regular A Class hatch.
While the power outputs are similar, the Civic Type R is front wheel drive with a manual gearbox (Though that doesn't seem to hinder it much) while the A35 is all wheel drive with a twin clutch gearbox. That might make for an interesting comparison.
The lesser A Classes offer front wheel drive (Though all wheel drive is available) but the AMG versions come standard with all wheel drive.Maybe I overlooked it somewhere but is this FWD, RWD or AWD? I guessing since it is a hot hatch is FWD but you never know, maybe one day a manufacture will make a cool RWD one like Toyota did with the starlet.
Anyway, it looks really good. Probably fun to toss around too.
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Just needs a taxi sign which will finish off the look...
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I saw one the other day (normal A Class) and oh boy it was bland/ uninteresting at best and ugly at worst. I actually briefly thought it was the outgoing model because the side profile is so similar until I saw it's trangular face! The interior is neat but the rest of it is poor imo.
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https://www.autotrader.ca/newsfeatures/20181002/mercedes-amg-shows-off-a35-4matic-hot-hatch/
Apparently Canada will be getting the A35 hatch eventually. We will at least be getting the A250 hatchback alongside the A220 sedan.
Apparently Canada will be getting the A35 hatch eventually. We will at least be getting the A250 hatchback alongside the A220 sedan.
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